Life with Autoimmune Diseases & Chronic Illnesses

It’s encouraging to see Nebraska (Marijuana Petitions Have Local Roots, Jan. 23, 2012) joining Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Michigan, Missouri and other states in the race to RE-legalize the extremely popular, relatively safe God-given plant cannabis (marijuana).

Wearing high heels on a regular basis can cause leg muscle damage and change the way a woman walks even after taking the shoes off, findings suggest.

While we often read stories from cancer survivors who have chosen the conventional route, those who have taken the natural path are so rarely given a voice.

But hearing from others who have taken the road less traveled and come out the other side can be just as important as any dietary change or treatment plan.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine does not increase the risk of developing autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, type one diabetes or multiple sclerosis.

Adolescents who consume high amounts of fructose containing sweeteners may be at a greater risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, experts warn.

Fit into your skinny jeans while still splurging on favorites like burgers, lasagna, and even chocolate-chip cookies. These recipes all have fewer than 300 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving.

Drug companies are finding lucrative foreign markets for their brand-name drugs after patents expire in the United States and unleash generic competition.

Differences in blood pressure readings between a patient’s right and left arms could be a sign of vascular disease and a greater risk of dying from heart disease.

Vitamin D is one of the most powerful healing chemicals in your body with the ability to prevent hundreds of diseases. One of the most important determinants of your vitamin D status is how you supplement and assess your optimum levels. Researchers have unveiled the development of a revolutionary reference methodology that promises to assure more accurate and reliable measurements of vitamin D status.

There are many different factors that come together to influence the course of our illness. We typically assume that additional medical conditions, stress, and social support all have an impact on our health and well-being, especially when we are ill. But a new report suggests that what you think about your illness may matter more than any other factor in determining your health outcomes.