Health Conditions

If your friend or loved one has Crohn's or colitis, they need support to keep from feeling isolated and alone. Learn more about what you can to do to be empathetic and caring.

Too often we focus on the storms that Multiple Sclerosis brings to our lives. The clouds of physical limitations can take over our entire world, our very existence. MS can play mind games with us, resulting in depression, isolation, fear, and anger.

Expect the unexpected. Life is not meant to be easy. We all have our challenges. It's how we respond to them that really matters.

As we go through life we experience many highs and lows. The highs can offer a feeling that is unmatched, but when the lows are accompanied with depression the whole world can seem like it is against you.

Depression and sadness are not the same thing. Everyone gets "the blues", but depression is a medical condition caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

When we ache, oh, how we ache! But when we feel half-decent, then what? Do we sit at home and dread the moment in which the chronic pain returns? Or do we run out and catch up on a bit of life and have some fun while the going is good? This is the quandry of living with chronic illness.

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.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, which can lead to a range of serious complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, blindness, kidney failure, and amputations. Currently, there is no cure for diabetes, but there are many treatments available that can help manage the condition and reduce the risk of complications. However, these treatments are not always effective, and many people with diabetes are still looking for better and more effective treatments.

The red flags seem to be everywhere. This adult, mature person whom you've loved forever seems to be doing some pretty strange things and doesn't seem to realize it. At first you thought it was your imagination, but it's getting worse and you're stumped.

Are you seeking a solution for your chronic pain? Opioids and chronic pain are often discussed together, but it's important to understand the pros and cons of narcotic use before asking your doctor for a prescription. Here's what you should know about chronic pain management and opioids.