“Are my puffy eyes connected to my headaches or an indication of something else?”. This is likely a common question you ask yourself when trying to make sense of the symptoms that come along with your headaches. You are not alone in trying to understand why you may be experiencing swollen eyelids and headache.…
Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. There are many different types of arthritis, but the two most common are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). An arthritis flare up can be a time when symptoms spring up suddenly or because of a known trigger.…
After a heavy meal, many of us complain of feeling too full, like our stomach is tight and protruding. After certain meals (I’m looking at you Mexican food), we may also feel like we have a bubbly stomach and, well, gassy.…
Let’s just jump right into it. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) hug symptoms occur because of muscle spasms in the intercostal muscles. The intercostal muscles are the muscles that line the spaces of the ribs and in turn, overall protect the ribcage (as it holds vital organs inside).…
Going to the sauna every once in a while helps ease stress. Saunas are associated with various health benefits and there are various forms of saunas. Using a sauna not only helps increase circulation and helps relaxation, it has the added benefit of recovery after exercise and aiding in both acute and chronic pain.…
A faces pain scale was originally designed (with kids) for kids (above the age of three) to be able to describe their pain, as a self-reporting measure. The original pain scale faces had a total of seven faces (refer to Figure 1.…
MS fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced in people diagnosed with MS. Fatigue can be distressing and decrease your overall productivity. The great news is that energy-saving practices, lifestyle adjustments, and the use of particular medicines relieves MS fatigue and other symptoms.…
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Are your symptoms often accompanied by a headache or lingering migraines? Allergy migraines are a common medical condition and are more common in people who have constant allergies. Allergies can cause an allergic migraine, which is a form of migraine headache.…
Hearing the term “heart failure” or “congestive heart failure” can be scary but it doesn’t mean that the heart has completely lost all its function. If you have previously experienced heart failure or are a cardiac patient, taking care of yourself and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes will improve your health and quality of life.…
Have you suffered from persistent pain over a long period of time? Or perhaps a small injury and the pain never seemed to vanish? We all experience and respond to pain differently. It is a complex feeling and if occurred in long spans, it can have a detrimental effect on your health.…