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I recently read an article in a local newspaper pertaining to the subject of Psoriatic Arthritis. It brought out that the same biological medications used for conditions such as, RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis), are also used for psoriatic arthritis sufferers. It highlighted that there are five different types of psoriatic arthritis currently known. They are: - Asymmetric Psoriatic Arthritis (joint pain usually on one side of the body) - Symmetric Psoriatic Arthristis (joint pain on both sides of the body) - Distal Interphalangeal or DIP joint pain predominant psoriatic arthritis (joint pain of the fingers and toes) - Spondylitis Psoriatic Arthritis (affects the spine) - Arthritis[..]

How to Stop Being Tired all The Time - Learn More About How to Stop Being Tired all The Time How to Stop Being Tired all the time program was created by Tina Hagen, a tiredness expert, with the intention to teach people how their day to day habits affect their sleep, energy levels, and overall tiredness. With over 25% of the American population suffering from chronic fatigue and nearly everyone complaining about being tired, a day to day guide like this was a must. But what can this guide contribute to you? And how well does it work? I used this guide a while back when I was feeling constantly tired. I searched for a solution to my tiredness, read a lot of material and finally stumbled[..]

Doctor's might recommend a coenzyme Q10 daily dose for a number of reasons. Anyone over the age of 20 could benefit from supplementation, because the amount present in the body's organs starts to decrease around that time. This article looks at some of the supplements you might want to take for health maintenance, as well as the benefits for specific health problems. At least on the short term, the antioxidant COQ10 has proven to be beneficial for people with hypertension, another word for high blood pressure. In people with chronic kidney disease a combination of the antioxidant and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil proved to be most beneficial. Researchers noted reduced hypertension,[..]

The elderly, vegetarians and people with some specific illnesses can suffer from a Vitamin B12 deficiency, and today many foods that form to make the average diet also have too low levels. Problems that can arise through having a vitamin B12 intake that is not high enough include feeling weak, fatigued, paranoid or mentally impaired as well as damaged nerves, pernicious anemia, delirium and CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Certain studies have indicated that if your vitamin B12 levels are too low your homocysteine levels will be elevated. Homocysteine is an amino acid that is thought to be responsible for heart diseases, CFS and fibromyalgia. Alzheimer's and depression have been linked[..]

Your thyroid is a gland situated in the front of your neck. The hormones (chemical messengers) that it produces affect a great number of your body processes and other glands. So if your thyroid becomes underactive (medical name hypothyroidism), your whole body is thrown off balance. Official estimates of hypothyroidism in Western populations vary from two to seven per cent, although some experts believe it is significantly under-diagnosed, and that the true percentage is probably as high as thirty per cent. Whatever the case, hypothyroidism appears to be increasing and this is starting to attract the attention of researchers, clinicians and government health departments as an emerging[..]

Ever wondered why Yoga is recommended to people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and M.E.? Many people with CFS are told that they should attempt graded exercise. Walking short distances each day is a great way to ‘exercise' - even if it is just to the other side of the room, then building up to the length of the garden. Another great way to ‘exercise' is Yoga. Yoga offers physical and mental wellbeing, and it leaves you energised, where most other forms of physical activity leave you tired, or even exhausted. But Yoga is so much more than physical exercise, and can be incredibly valuable for people who are attempting to cure their Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It promotes calm within the[..]

When I work with clients who are seriously ill, one of the strongest negative emotions they often feel around being ill is guilt. They feel guilty because they can't work or do the things they once did; guilty for needing care and support; guilty for resting, and guilty for not doing enough in general. The challenge with this limiting belief is that it influences our rest time. It can lead to us dismissing our bodies' needs because there is just so much to do and we "should be doing more". We decide to soldier on instead. Whenever a client suggests she should be doing more, or she isn't doing enough, I like to introduce the possibility that perhaps relaxing is enough. We are unlikely to[..]

Long before I was seriously ill, I often had a sense that I felt emotions more deeply and painfully than many of my friends and colleagues. Things seemed to roll off their backs, while I became greatly affected in some way by what I'd seen or heard. I easily picked up on how others were feeling, and their energies affected my own. I was forever concerned about what the people around me were undergoing: had I said or done something to offend them, and what did that look they just gave me actually mean? It was important for me to put others' needs before my own. I felt uncomfortable if my needs were met ahead of theirs, and I worried about what they'd think of me. One of my strongest[..]

A weakened and out of balanced Qi (pronounced "Chee") plays an important role in the development of allergies and autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are simply allergies against one-self. Examples of these diseases include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), dermatomyositis/polymyositis, systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE), multiple sclerosis (MS), scleroderma, myasthenia gravis, Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis (a type of hypothyroidism), endometriosis (due to autoimmune ovaritis), chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia. A common complain of Qi deficiency is fatigue, and most of these autoimmune diseases present fatigue as one of[..]

Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) is in the laurel family of botanical plants and belongs to the genus Cinnamomum. Ravensara grows on the island of Madagascar and the oil comes from steam distillation of the branches. Traditionally ravensara is referred to by the people there as "the oil that heals." Its name "ravintsara" means "good leaf" referring to its many health benefits. How Can Ravensara Benefit Us Today? Ravensara is anti-tumoral, antiviral, antibacterial anti-fungal and antiseptic in action. It is used for Herpes virus and other viral infections, throat and lung infections, Epstein-Barr/chronic fatigue syndrome, whooping cough, mononucleosis, hepatitis, shingles, cancer and[..]

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is based on the belief that by using light pressure exhibited through touch the pressures afflicted on the craniosacral system can be reduced, thereby leading to wellness in individuals with certain conditions affecting the brain, spine and other areas of the body. The craniosacral system encompasses the cranial bones, cerebrospinal fluid, nerves, and membranes that encompass the brain and spinal cord. This holistic practice also reinforces the idea that the bones of the cranium can be moved and that this movement affects the craniosacral rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid. This alternative view of medicine differs from the more mainstream belief in many[..]

Around one in five adults experience excessive tiredness (fatigue) in their day to day lives. Fatigue sometimes interfere with the ability to function well and affects both work and home life. There is therefore a great concern about 'chronic fatigue syndrome' (or sometimes referred to as Crohn's Disease). So what is 'chronic fatigue syndrome'? As a quick self-check, have you been suffering from fatigue/tiredness for at least the last six months? Have you felt muscle pain, weakness, lethargy, night sweating, drastic weight change, breathing difficulty, persistent thirst or had sleeping problems? In some cases even fever and swollen lymph nodes could be symptoms. It could be really[..]

All of us want to be fit and healthy but do you find it a challenge considering the ever increasing demands that life places upon us these days? We all know that healthy foods play an important part in attaining and maintaining energy and fitness not to mention a regular and balanced exercise program. As is well understood, healthy foods consist of fresh foods such as vegetables and fruit, nutritious wholegrains, nuts and seeds. What is not commonly known is that the process of cooking healthy foods destroys vital nutrients. Cooking changes the nature of food proteins, fats and fibre which cause these food constituents to be not only less health promoting to the body but can be even[..]

Despite a variety of remedies and treatments that can improve your fibromyalgia symptom checklist, there are no medically accepted fibromyalgia cures. Fibromyalgia is a sinister disease that doctors have been studying for many years, but we still don't know exactly what causes the syndrome or have any "one-size-fits-all" fibromyalgia cures. Below I will tackle some common theories and remedies that have helped some people manage their widespread pain and chronic fatigue. The problem with finding fibromyalgia cures lies in the fact that the disease can manifest itself in so many ways, so it is impossible to target a comprehensive fibromyalgia symptom checklist. The disease is also[..]

If you're really sick, what do you do? You may feel scared. You might wonder if your long term health is compromised. What will happen if you don't receive skilled and effective help? And, as a worst case scenario, could you become an invalid -or even- (gulp) die? Don't allow yourself to give in to such negative worries. Turning toward life-altering illness and away from an attitude of health can be one of the biggest mistakes of your life. We all want to be physically healthy and recover from whatever ails us. However, it's not only the physical dimension of illness that matters. Consider this quote from Ordered to Return: My Life After Dying by George G. Ritchie, Jr., MD., When you get[..]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause. In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements. Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate. Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon[..]

Temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work is termed as fatigue. It's a feeling of tiredness and drop in energy levels that doesn't go away when you rest. The concept of fatigue is pretty hard to define as every individual has his own idea of what being tired means. In case of physical fatigue your muscles cannot do things as easily as they usually do. You might notice this when you carry grocery bags or climb stairs. On other hand psychological fatigue makes it difficult for you to concentrate for as long as you used to. Sometimes it can be a combination of illness, work stress and unhealthy lifestyle. In severe cases it can reduce your overall[..]

  Fatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency of accomplishment, usually accompanied by a feeling of weariness and tiredness. Fatigue can be acute and come on suddenly or chronic and persist. Considerations: Fatigue is different from drowsiness . In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue. Fatigue Causes While no one knows what causes chronic fatigue syndrome, for more than a century, doctors have reported seeing illnesses similar to it. In the l860s, Dr. George Beard named[..]

When healing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; meditation can be a great help when it comes to dealing with anxiety, fears, and obsessive worry. It is only when we allow our fears to be a part of us, and accept them as our self trying to protect us from pain, that we can begin to move forward. Fear is not so much ‘got rid of', more transformed and transcended. Body felt fear is really our body speaking to us, calling out to us to embrace it. Meditation is one way that we can sit quietly and focus on all parts of the self, not only those parts we are familiar with, but it is also an opportunity for us to give time and listen to those parts of us that we often ignore. By giving attention to our[..]

Millions of people suffer from what is known as adrenal fatigue. This is a condition where the individual feels listless and devoid of the strength needed to perform mundane everyday tasks such as getting out of bed, go up and down a flight of stairs or taking a shower. Those that suffer from adrenal fatigue report a lack of general energy and chronic inability to perform simple tasks. The condition emanates from the failure of the adrenal glands, which sit right next to the kidneys, to produce two critical chemical hormones, testosterone and cortisol. This causes a chronic decrease in the body's energy levels. Adrenal glands and hormones A lot of research has been conducted on this[..]

Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome involving widespread pain throughout the body. Additionally, fibromyalgia sufferers may also have chronic fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep disturbances, constipation, diarrhea, light sensitivity, urinary tract infections, and heart racing. The condition affects 6 million Americans each year, 4 million of whom are women. However the symptoms are identical for women and men alike. 90% of those affected are between the ages of 40 and 60. Fibromyalgia is most notably characterized by tender points which occur in multiple locations throughout the body. Pain and tenderness are the classic means of diagnosis. However, a thorough examination (which includes[..]

Alfalfa Leaf has been used for centuries for its nutritional value. Aboriginal people of North America used the seeds of the alfalfa plant to make bread or mush and the branches were boiled and the greens were eaten. It was considered a very healthy addition to the diet. And still today, this herb is highly prized. It is considered a superlative restorative tonic that is used to treat all chronic and acute digestive weaknesses. It does this by helping the body assimilate nutrients. Alfalfa is also rich in many nutrients, including calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, betacarotene, and vitamins C, D, E and K, making it a wonderful supportive herb that restores strength to the sick and[..]

yalgia syndrome or FMS is a disorder affecting the musculoskeletal functions of the body and affects the soft, fibrous tissues - the ligaments, tendons and the muscles. It comes from the Latin word 'fibro' referring to fibrous tissue and the Greek words 'myo' for muscle and 'algia' for pain. This chronic disorder is quite common and is often mistaken as a condition related to arthritis. But unlike arthritis, fibromyalgia does not cause joint or tissue inflammation. However, like arthritis, it is a rheumatic condition and causes a lot of pain and feelings of fatigue. Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a syndrome and not a disease. Meaning, it is a disorder characterized by several symptoms,[..]

One of the benefits of Echinacea is how it assists the body both during and after a detox. When detoxing the body can go through a pretty rough time trying to remove all of the toxins from the body. During this time the body can experience a healing reaction that causes us to feel potentially far worse before the benefits of the detox really kick in. During the end stages of a detox or just after there can be huge benefits to taking Echinacea both as an immune builder and for any residual toxin removal. In this article you will find out what a super herb this is and the many benefits of Echinacea use, both after a detox and generally for immune and system support. Introduction to[..]

Chinese herbs can protect the immune system to increase disease resistance. Researchers have discovered that a class of Chinese herbs known as 'Immune Restoratives' strengthen and maintain the health of the immune system. A Chinese herbal medicine containing the scientifically proven herb Astragalus, blended with seven other potent immune restorative herbs (Atractylodes, Schizandra, Reishi, Codonopsis, Eleuthro, Ligustrum and Liquorice), represents a medical breakthrough in the treatment of immune system depletion and depression. Evidence demonstrates that these herbs are powerful biological response modifiers (BRM), which increase the immune system's capacity to recover from infection,[..]

Fibromyalgia is a mysterious conglomeration of various and variable complaints linked together as a syndrome and was not recognized officially as a complaint until two or three decades ago. Therefore, the question of what is fibromyalgia did not arise until recent times.When investigating the question what is fibromyalgia one has to take into consideration the fact that the medical profession has not yet arrived at a final answer to this question, but currently associates the amalgamated problems with the central nervous system or that of an overactive pain system. Among the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia sufferers are muscle pain and weakness, problems with sleeping, fatigue and[..]

For weeks you have been aching from head to foot. You have no energy, you can't concentrate and you can't remember the last time you got a good night's sleep. You have been to the doctor a few times already and all he can tell you is what you DON'T have. You have read about fibromyalgia and even talked to others that have been diagnosed with the disease. Yet, so far, no one can tell you whether you have it or not? Sound familiar? Well welcome to the world of fibromyalgia diagnostics. It is bad enough that there is no cure or significantly effective treatment for this condition, but it is even more frustrating when it takes so long for anyone to tell you that the problems you are having[..]

Fibromyalgia is a neurological chronic condition that affects the musculoskeletal tissues of the body. The disorder is mostly responsible for inducing discomfort, pain and fatigue in the muscles, ligaments, tendons and in the areas surrounding the joints. People who suffer from fibromyalgia are constantly confronted with intense pain that tends to reoccur on a regular time basis. The pain caused by the disorder is felt deep inside the muscles and in certain points called trigger points. A common feature to all people with fibromyalgia is the location of the pain; to all patients fibromyalgia pain occurs in the same trigger points. Although people with fibromyalgia perceive the pain at[..]

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that includes widespread symptoms of muscle and joint pain, where everything seems to ache and is associated with severe exhaustion and fatigue.  It affects up to 4% of the population (woman > men), with no known cause or known cure.  With these facts, it's not surprising that many have turned to diet as a means of trying to improve their quality of life.  Unfortunately, there are many conflicting dietary recommendations for fibromyalgia, some completely contradicting the other, leaving the patient and doctor confused as to who or what to believe.   Fibromyalgia can be primary (of unknown cause) or secondary (caused by a different specific[..]

Fibromyalgia, is at best, a poorly understood medical condition and its proper name, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, or FMS, connotes this fact. A syndrome, of course, is a set of symptoms that occur together and seem interrelated, but whose origin is not entirely known. What are the characteristics of Fibromyalgia? There are many. Chiefly, however, fibromyalgia is a disorder that results in the following: sleep difficulties and sleep disturbances; chronic and ongoing pain that is not confined to one localized area but, instead, is generalized throughout the human body; tender points at the epidermal level that are painful to the touch; persistent and chronic low energy levels and fatigue;[..]

Fibromyalgia, a debilitating disease that causes serious pain throughout the body's muscles, joints, tissue and tendons, as well as chronic fatigue, is a disabling disease on its own. The pain that it causes is often severe enough to significantly disrupt people's lives. Unfortunately, those with fibromyalgia also tend to suffer from additional disorders, such as lupus, cervical and low-back degenerative disease, depression, irritable bowel syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis, among others. The symptoms of fibromyalgia, coupled with the symptoms of another serious disease, can become absolutely debilitating. It's not uncommon for those with both fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, for[..]

The main areas that are affected are tender points and muscles in different parts of the body. The problem can sometimes be very complicated and the extent of suffering can be intense and almost debilitating. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Joint Pain The symptoms of fibromyalgia joint pain often tend to overlap with those of autoimmune diseases. They might also overlap with those of muscoskeletal conditions. This is why it is sometimes very difficult to diagnose. In many cases, defining the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia is part of coming up with a diagnostic framework of this condition. Even in this case objective and subjective symptoms are difficult to tell them apart. About 2 percent[..]

Copyright (c) 2008 Troy Foote Fibromyalgia has been commonly referred to as a "stress-related disorder" due to its frequent onset and worsening of symptoms in the context of stressful events. This disease can affect every aspect of a person's life and is seen in about 2% of the general population, which affects more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR criteria. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points  places on your body where slight pressure causes pain like the soft fibrous tissues in the body. Fibromyalgia patients are often sensitive to odours, loud noises,[..]