Published 11:31 pm CDT, Sunday, March 24, 2019 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Tips that may help manage life with a chronic illness 1 / 1 Back to Gallery (BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Janet H., a wife and mother from Alabama, had many things to celebrate in her life – two beautiful children, a wonderful husband, her dog Falco, and a rewarding career. She was proud that even with all of this, she was able to achieve her personal goal of staying active. However, she was diagnosed with a chronic disease the week before her 40th birthday. Janet enjoyed moderate exercise, so when she began to have persistent joint pain and swelling in her knees, she suspected it was from an old injury. After initial visits with an orthopedic specialist, she was referred to a rheumatologist who diagnosed her with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – a chronic, autoimmune disease of the … [Read more...] about Tips that may help manage life with a chronic illness
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PHARMA CON JOB: Doctors are using Big Pharma-created “quiz” to diagnose people with mental illnesses (and put them on high-profit psych drugs)
Sunday, March 10, 2019 by: Tracey Watson Tags: Antidepressants, badhealth, badmedicine, badscience, Big Pharma, Dangerous Medicine, diagnosis, PHQ-9, side effects, SSRIs (Natural News) One would be forgiven for believing that there is an epidemic of depression worldwide. In the United States, for example, the number of prescriptions filled out for antidepressants more than doubled in 12 years, from 11.2 million in 1998, to 23.3 million in 2010. But is this a true reflection of the mental health of the nation, and indeed the world? Are all these people truly depressed, or could many of these diagnoses be incorrect? Experts warn that part of the problem may be a health questionnaire used by doctors to determine whether or not their patients might have depression. Known as the PHQ-9, the nine-part quiz asks patients how often they have been aware of certain issues over the preceding two-week period. These problems include: Little interest or pleasure in doing things; Feeling down, … [Read more...] about PHARMA CON JOB: Doctors are using Big Pharma-created “quiz” to diagnose people with mental illnesses (and put them on high-profit psych drugs)
Swedish massage regulates your stress hormones and relieves pain
Saturday, October 20, 2018 by: RJ Jhonson Tags: Cortisol, dopamine, effects of cortisol, fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia and cortisol, fibromyalgia relief, healing arts, high cortisol, immunity boost, low cortisol, massage, massage therapy, natural medicine, Oxytocin, pain relief, serotonin, stress hormone, Swedish massage (Natural News) Here’s yet another reason to love having a massage and it comes straight from science – getting a Swedish massage can help regulate the levels of your stress hormone to relieve pain, relax your body, and help you cope after a long day. Cortisol gets a lot of bad press, probably because of its reputation as the stress hormone. It is, however, good for the body in the right doses. True to its name, it has a lot to do with how you respond to everyday stimuli, especially to stressful ones. It is produced in the adrenal glands and performs many functions, including reducing inflammation, regulating your blood pressure and blood glucose levels, … [Read more...] about Swedish massage regulates your stress hormones and relieves pain
Home remedies for hypothyroidism
Monday, October 08, 2018 by: Zoey Sky Tags: botanicals, Diets, estrogen, goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, herbal medicine, hypothyroidism, iodine, low-calorie diet, natural cures, natural ingredients, natural medicine, natural remedies, nutrients, nutrition, prevention, remedies, seaweed, supplements, thyroid (Natural News) When a person has hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid, it means their thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. This condition can bring about symptoms like weight gain, constipation, and even depression. A patient with a severe case of hypothyroidism may have to take synthetic hormones to replace the ones that their thyroid can’t produce. However, these synthetic hormones may have negative side effects. To avoid these side effects, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. These home remedies are effective for mild cases of hypothyroidism. Herbal supplements to balance … [Read more...] about Home remedies for hypothyroidism
Top 5 Food Slogan LIES
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 by: S.D. Wells Tags: badfood, badhealth, Big Food, CAFO, cancer, canola oil, Cheerios, Collusion, deception, fast food, Fluoride, fluorosis, food labels, food lies, food marketing, food poisoning, food slogans, food supply, Gatorade, glyphosate, GMO, groceries, junk food, powerade, sports drink, tap water, toxic chemicals, toxic ingredients (Natural News) Did you know that inflammation is simply a defense mechanism where your system recognizes irritants, pathogens, and damaged cells in your body? Inflammation is like a home security system, flashing lights and sounding sirens that “intruders” need to be removed. In other words, inflammation is a natural, biological response where the body is trying to heal itself. What food, beverage, medicine, and personal care product “criminals” are invading your “home” right now? Are your ears ringing? Do your joints ache? Do you have a migraine headache or an upset stomach? Are … [Read more...] about Top 5 Food Slogan LIES