How to Deal with the Treatment of Chronic Diseases
Cutting, poking and drugging: those are the three things modern medicine does to you. It may sound awful, but these are actually the reason why we have become better at saving people from many fatal things like heart attacks and accidents. But for chronic illnesses, these three things may not represent the best approach. If…
Treating Eczema With A Plant-Based Diet
Chronic eczema is a skin disease that affects people of all ages. The distressing flare-ups can severely affect the quality of the individual’s life and negatively impact self-esteem. Many eczema sufferers struggle with persistent symptoms from childhood to adulthood. Trying to manage the condition can be frustrating and even depressing.Fortunately, various research studies have uncovered…
How Pharmaceutical Companies Maximize the Profitability of Their Drugs – At Your Expense
Pharmaceutical companies make their profits from the treatment of illnesses. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that they would find it beneficial if more people were sick so that they can continue to profit. Fortunately for them, the dependence of the general population on medication, especially for chronic illness, means that they will continue…
10 Best Sources of Healthy Fats
Most people believe that fats should be eliminated from the diet because of their high-calorie content. It is usually assumed that fats are bad for the body and should be avoided altogether. Fats have been blamed for numerous ills including weight gain, hypertension, cardiac disease, and cancer. The truth is, fats are considered macronutrients and…
Tips for a Gluten-Free Diet
A gluten-free diet refers to a diet plan that excludes the composite protein called “gluten” which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. It is also a vital ingredient of several food items such as bread, pastries, and cereals. The diet is recommended for people who suffer from certain medical conditions that are caused…
16 Best Foods to Prevent Skin Aging
Various research studies have established that maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is one of the secrets to achieving radiant and younger looking skin. Good nutrition plays a significant role in promoting clear and healthy skin. The nutrients and minerals from a number of fruits and vegetables can erase the effects of chronic sun exposure…
Why Chronically Ill People Remain Sick Despite Medication
For a lot of people suffering from chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes and arthritis, it seems like their illness actually gets worse over time despite frequent medical consultations and drug prescriptions. Why exactly does it seem like people with these conditions are somehow being kept from getting well? In our interview with Dr. Kevin Cuccaro,…
12 Natural Home Remedies for the Treatment of Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic allergic condition that is characterized by itchy, scaly skin rashes and flare-ups. In mild cases, the affected areas would appear inflamed, red, and dry. But in severe conditions, several blisters or sores that ooze and crust over can develop. When the latter occurs, bandaging is required…
Everything You Need To Know About Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Recently, gluten-free diets and wheat avoidance have become a popular campaign as more and more people experience symptoms of adverse reactions to food items that contain gluten. This is probably because a lot of packaged and processed food being sold on supermarket shelves or meals being served in most restaurants contain wheat or a wheat…
Why Some Doctors Give the Wrong Medical Advice
Anesthesiologist and pain specialist Dr. Kevin Cuccaro has had a successful practice, but despite that, he feels he can do much more. He also feels that the entire medical community can do a whole lot more for the vast numbers of people suffering from chronic illnesses like hypertension, obesity and recurrent body or joint pain.…