We’re in that time of the year when people gather together to celebrate with family and the end of another year. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when we see a peak in cold sore flare ups. This is also due to the fact that it’s the season where people are more likely to get the &hell …
According to recent estimates, 15 million Americans are affected by food allergies, which makes it a very important health topic. Experts advise people to beware of allergy symptoms and be cautious with the food they consume daily. Allergens are often hidden in foods and other products that …
When living with multiple sclerosis (MS), managing your symptoms does require a proactive approach in your medical care, as well as in the way you approach life. MS does not have to be the only focus in your life. People living with MS have families, careers and a variety of hobbies. Remaini …
Even though the holidays are all about the spirit, gifts and the food, if you take a closer look, you will actually understand that even these magical days have their hazards. The holidays can be stressful and complicated. Having multiple sclerosis though, might make the holiday preparation …
Although diabetes and holidays may seem hard to combine, there are ways you can manage them both. Giving your self time to plan and complete your holiday tasks, making wise food choices, and being aware of your limits, are some of the best steps that can help manage your diabetes during thes …
Winter and our skin our not very good friends. Some would say that they are more like enemies. Why is that? Winter makes our skin dry, which can trigger eczema or worsen its symptoms. Here are some wintertime tips that can help us to better manage and ease the symptoms of eczema: Moisturize: …
Although the holidays should be joyful and peaceful, for some, such as those with MS, they can be a bit stressful. Organizing holiday events, dinners, buying gifts, and planning vacations are some of the aspects that can make your holidays stressful. Below we have gathered some tips and idea …
Managing your diabetes is a hard task. You need to constantly be careful with monitoring your blood pressure, the foods you eat and more. There are several different aspects in our lifestyle and daily habits which could spell disaster for diabetes. What are those habits? Here is a list of so …
Healing dry and irritated skin can be hard, especially during fall and winter, when temperatures decrease, and the air becomes dryer. Having eczema means dealing with dry, irritated and damaged skin. Here are some ingredients that can help you keep your skin healthy, hydrated and calm: Dead …
Can your asthma symptoms be affected by what you eat? Although studies have not been definitive, there are several things that are known to trigger asthma symptoms, and one of these triggers is food. The question is, which foods in particular can benefit or trigger your asthma symptoms? Here …
