Jacque Parker, R.N.

If you struggle with arthritis, chances are you've been to plenty of mattress stores to find the perfect mattress for a better night's sleep. While you will find plenty of advice on choosing the right mattress when you have arthritis, you probably still have questions.

Art therapy has emerged in recent years as a treatment for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. It is not as effective as medicine, but when used in conjunction with medicine and other therapy such as music and dance, improvements can be realized in these patients lives.

It's been called a medical mystery, a phantom illness, and other names that make it sound less than real. But anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia can tell you that the pain of this disease is all too real.

Almost everyone has suffered from some form of heartburn in their lives. It may have been caused by eating too much, or an upset stomach or even by acid reflux disease. There are also over the counter remedies and even prescription remedies out there, but prescriptions can be very expensive. We examine over the counter remedies and home remedies that have been proven to work.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects mainly the bowel, or large intestine -- the part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. The word syndrome means a group of symptoms, and IBS is a syndrome because it can cause several symptoms, such as cramping, bloating and gas.

Are you wondering does physical therapy help arthritis pain? If yes, check out this helpful guide with everything you should know.

In February of 2008, my husband, David, was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. We'd never heard of Psoriatic Arthritis until that day. I didn't even know how to pronounce it.

Diet with Crohn's disease can be a challenge. In our case, the doctor rattled off a long list of what my husband could never eat again. However, my husband and I have found a long list of foods he can eat. I would like to share what we have learned about shopping, cooking and eating out.

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common conditions to impact the senior community today, and is also one of the most tragic diseases out there. Alzheimer's impacts thinking, language, problem solving abilities, and memory. It can even change a person's personality as it progresses.

While there is no know cure for Parkinson's disease, there are a number of things one can do to help reduce your risk of developing this disorder, including natural supplements, and vitamins, dietary changes, reducing stress, and more.