When Crohn’s Has You Down
"Don't give up and let the world go by you, and I know there are some times that it feels that way. Things will get better." Crohn's Support Editor, Susan Johnson states. Susan explains how people with Crohn's often feel unmotivated and tired on the days that they aren't feeling so well.
Diving With Crohn’s Disease
Crohn's disease can lead to many complications including diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, malabsorption of food and nutritional deficiencies, vomiting and more. Many people with Crohn's disease who have had surgery in the past, still live full and rewarding lives and are still capable of doing many activities including sport diving.
One In Three Will Be Affected by Dementia
Marcell points out that there are many types of dementia, Alzheimer's is just one form, and there is no stopping the progression nor is there a cure.
Book Excerpt: Is It Alzheimer’s?
Perhaps it's your father, your mother, or even your spouse. You've noticed that he or she isn't quite the same as before, and you've started to worry that it may be Alzheimer's Disease.
Pollen Dispersal And Allergies
I am frequently asked some variation of this question: What is the point of making my own yard into an allergy-free oasis, if pollen from my neighbors will just blow in on me anyhow?
Food Additives And Allergies
Food additives are often a source of controversy and there is a wide spectrum of opinion about their safety. While food additives don't cause an allergic reaction involving the immune system, many people find they have adverse reactions which can be severe.
It’s Springtime! Hello Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies in the spring are due mainly to tree and grass pollen. The pollen of most flowering plants is not airborne, but carried by bees and butterflies, so it usually does not affect people with allergies. Hay fever season arrives in late summer and can last into October.
Dairy Allergies And Intolerance
Cow's milk is a common source of food allergy, especially among children. An adverse reaction to a food can be the result of an allergy or an intolerance.
An Introduction To Allergies
Allergic reactions can be mild, life-threatening, or somewhere in between. While visiting web sites I found that there is disagreement about the diagnosis and treatment of allergies. In fact, there is disagreement as to what an allergy is.
What We Can Do About Indoor Air Contaminants
Most of us are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage our health but we may not know that indoor air pollution might pose a more significant risk to us.
