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Yoga is one of the best stress relievers on the market. This practice combines the stretching your body needs to relieve tight muscles with deep breathing that can calm the mind. Try these poses to get some much needed relief! If you don’t have the time or space to sprawl...
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Pulmonary fibrosis—scarring of the lungs—is a debilitating lung condition that is highly common in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Aside from their equally impactful, difficult-to-treat nature, scientists have not yet established a solid link between these health conditions. So, here we will be unpacking both conditions and then delving into...
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term that refers to numerous lung disorders that typically result in the scarring of lungs—including pulmonary fibrosis. This scarring caused by an interstitial lung disease ultimately impairs a patient’s breathing ability and lowers their blood oxygen levels. Interstitial lung disease can be...
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There are numerous treatment options available to those with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that are effective in easing symptoms. May it be a stubborn, consistent cough or breathlessness, medications idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can go a long way in improving symptoms. Even though pulmonary fibrosis is incurable, it can be effectively...
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Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that treats infections caused by certain types of viruses, including the shingles virus. Although acyclovir cannot cure shingles (there is no cure for shingles), it can help ease the pain experienced by shingles. Acyclovir works by reducing the severity and length of a shingles...
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(or ) treats several viruses, including shingles in adults. is an antiviral drug, which means it stops the growth of some viruses. It is a treatment option, but it is not a cure. There is no cure for shingles, unfortunately. However, with the use of medications like , the severity...
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Shingles is a viral infection that is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Shingles creates a painful rash, and may also cause fever, sensitivity to light, and fatigue. Having chickenpox as a child means that the shingles virus is dormant in your system but can be reactivated later in...
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Chronic constipation is characterized by infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. This may mean having fewer than three bowel movements a week. It can also presents itself with straining during bowel movements, having hard stools, and the inability to pass stool. The main difference between regular constipation and chronic constipation...
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There are many medications that can help with constipation. These include both over-the-counter options and prescription medications. With over-the-counter medications, your doctor will be able to help choose the right one for you. Over-the-counter options include: fiber supplements osmotics stimulants stool softeners suppositories enemas Fiber supplements help to add...
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Chronic constipation is when you experience symptoms of constipation often and for a long time. Constipation may be a result of an underlying disease, such as irritable bowel syndrome. However, it may also be caused by the use of s. Exercise and changes in diet may be enough to...
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Constipation is defined by the slow passage of digesting food through the digestive system, most often in the colon. There are a variety of causes behind the slowing down of digesting food through the digestive tract. In many instances, constipation is caused by medications. The following are common medications...
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One of the most common side effects of taking medications is constipation. There are different ways you can combat opiate constipation. It may require some lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet, but this alone might not be enough. In these cases, there are medications you can take to...
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There are many different types of medications that are available to help you reduce high levels of cholesterol. The most common type of cholesterol medication is called a statin. Statins are a type of drugs that work to lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the body. These types of...
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Repatha and Praluent are both injections of a PCSK9 inhibitor that can be used to reduce high levels of cholesterol in the body. Both medications are an alternative to statins, which are more common and popular form of cholesterol level control. Both are available for treatments that are every two...
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Seasonal allergies or allergic reactions that occur in a particular season are called hay fever, which gets the name from hay cutting season. According to a report by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, almost 8% of the total American population suffers from hay fever. It occurs...
Yoga is one of the best stress relievers on the market. This practice combines the stretching your body needs to relieve tight muscles with deep breathing that can calm the mind. Try these poses to get some much needed relief! If you don’t have the time or space to sprawl...
Pulmonary fibrosis—scarring of the lungs—is a debilitating lung condition that is highly common in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Aside from their equally impactful, difficult-to-treat nature, scientists have not yet established a solid link between these health conditions. So, here we will be unpacking both conditions and then delving into...
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term that refers to numerous lung disorders that typically result in the scarring of lungs—including pulmonary fibrosis. This scarring caused by an interstitial lung disease ultimately impairs a patient’s breathing ability and lowers their blood oxygen levels. Interstitial lung disease can be...
There are numerous treatment options available to those with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that are effective in easing symptoms. May it be a stubborn, consistent cough or breathlessness, medications idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can go a long way in improving symptoms. Even though pulmonary fibrosis is incurable, it can be effectively...
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that treats infections caused by certain types of viruses, including the shingles virus. Although acyclovir cannot cure shingles (there is no cure for shingles), it can help ease the pain experienced by shingles. Acyclovir works by reducing the severity and length of a shingles...
(or ) treats several viruses, including shingles in adults. is an antiviral drug, which means it stops the growth of some viruses. It is a treatment option, but it is not a cure. There is no cure for shingles, unfortunately. However, with the use of medications like , the severity...
Shingles is a viral infection that is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Shingles creates a painful rash, and may also cause fever, sensitivity to light, and fatigue. Having chickenpox as a child means that the shingles virus is dormant in your system but can be reactivated later in...
Chronic constipation is characterized by infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. This may mean having fewer than three bowel movements a week. It can also presents itself with straining during bowel movements, having hard stools, and the inability to pass stool. The main difference between regular constipation and chronic constipation...
There are many medications that can help with constipation. These include both over-the-counter options and prescription medications. With over-the-counter medications, your doctor will be able to help choose the right one for you. Over-the-counter options include: fiber supplements osmotics stimulants stool softeners suppositories enemas Fiber supplements help to add...
Chronic constipation is when you experience symptoms of constipation often and for a long time. Constipation may be a result of an underlying disease, such as irritable bowel syndrome. However, it may also be caused by the use of s. Exercise and changes in diet may be enough to...
Constipation is defined by the slow passage of digesting food through the digestive system, most often in the colon. There are a variety of causes behind the slowing down of digesting food through the digestive tract. In many instances, constipation is caused by medications. The following are common medications...
One of the most common side effects of taking medications is constipation. There are different ways you can combat opiate constipation. It may require some lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet, but this alone might not be enough. In these cases, there are medications you can take to...
There are many different types of medications that are available to help you reduce high levels of cholesterol. The most common type of cholesterol medication is called a statin. Statins are a type of drugs that work to lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the body. These types of...
Repatha and Praluent are both injections of a PCSK9 inhibitor that can be used to reduce high levels of cholesterol in the body. Both medications are an alternative to statins, which are more common and popular form of cholesterol level control. Both are available for treatments that are every two...
Seasonal allergies or allergic reactions that occur in a particular season are called hay fever, which gets the name from hay cutting season. According to a report by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, almost 8% of the total American population suffers from hay fever. It occurs...