Health Conditions

One aspect of coping with chronic illness that gets very little attention is grief. The loss of health and function are often unavoidable. But with proper coping mechanisms and support, it is possible to use that diagnosis to start living the life you want on your own terms.

Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs, are some of the most popular drugs on the market. Designed for preventing heartburn and other stomach and throat issues by reducing stomach acid, they are taken regularly by millions of Americans. Here are the facts about this common class of drugs.

Living and coping with chronic illness can be difficult, especially during the holidays. It often requires stressful changes to your life and the lives of family members closest to you.

Perception of pain is as individual as each person. What works for one person may not work for another, especially if you have Lupus.

If you have IBS, you know how much of an impact it has on your physical and mental health. This is why it is important to understand what foods can trigger IBS so that you can eliminate them from your diet.

Over half of people with anxiety will use medication at some point in their lives. The two main categories of anti-anxiety medications come with significant drawbacks. Surprisingly, dietary change is an often overlooked, and less harmful, substitute to medication.

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.

Living with ulcerative colitis is tough because it's unpredictable - some patients experience frequent flare-ups, while others may have no symptoms for years. Dietary changes are often necessary in managing UC. While not everyone has the same food triggers and not every problem food needs to be eliminated completely, awareness of what foods may be trouble and possibly avoided can help.

As with all bad things, depression may never affect you or someone you love. But at least now you are prepared to identify it if it happens, which is good. Depression is very treatable and often curable with the right approach.

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.