Never Ending Eczema – How to Break the Cycle
Never Ending Eczema – How to Break the Cycle About a decade ago, I used to work for a place that did arts and crafts classes for the kids. It was a bit chaotic, but it was the job that really taught me how to roll with the punches. Especially when it came to the […]
When Your Knees File for Early Painful Retirement
When Your Knees File for Early Painful Retirement Ever heard of a game called “Dance Dance Revolution”? For a good chunk of millennials, the name might’ve evoked a feeling of nostalgia not so dissimilar to a punch to the gut. For anyone not too familiar with the name (or was born well into the 2010’s), […]
“The Ovarian Cysts Strikes Back” – Time Doesn’t make it Easier
My name is “P,” and this is (yet another) story about my Ovarian Cysts. A few years ago, I used to work in the city, smack dab in the heart of midtown Manhattan in Rockefeller Center. Like many who made the trip, I commuted from the suburbs of New Jersey, five days a week to […]
Peace from Tinnitus: Swat the Fly, Free from Grief
How does one go about describing Tinnitus? Well, have you ever heard the sound of a fly buzzing just out of sight? It’s loud, obnoxious, and an immediate attention stealer. The first instinct for most is to turn around, look for the annoying interloper and force it to cease and desist (one way or another). […]
Headaches vs Migraines: No matter the Winner, we Lose
The term “Headache” is fairly self explanatory in and of itself. Even the Miriam-Webster Dictionary puts it plainly as a “pain in the head.” They are a common enough occurrence in society, and are more often than not brushed off with a pain killer and some sleep. A simple solution, to a simple enough condition, […]
Menopocalypse Now: Surviving the Symptoms and the Quest for Sanity
Periods. Unlike the punctuation mark that it shares a name with, a woman’s Period marks the beginning of something new for a girl’s reproductive organs. On average, most girls typically get their first menstrual cycle around the age of 12, but it’s been reported to happen anywhere between the ages of 9 and 15. After […]
Fibromyalgia, The Shadow of Pain
One of the first things you learn about Fibromyalgia is that there is no cure for it. It’s a lifelong battle against aches and pains, but it’s not without its treatments. The symptoms can be managed – it’s just a matter of how. And that in and of itself is tricky, because what most don’t […]
Right to the Needle’s Point with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
We’ve all heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and it’s just as likely that you may know someone who has it. It’s a common condition that affects millions of people, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and wrists. Whether it’s from repetitive work, prolonged computer use, or underlying conditions, CTS can […]
Winter Wellness: Finding Relief from the Norovirus
“I am beyond dehydrated.” “This is the sickest I’ve ever felt.” “I was uncontrollably throwing up all day and I don’t have an appetite.” “My body is burning up, and at the same time, I get these insane body sweats that make my muscles spasm.” “I’m wiped of energy, but I can’t sleep.” People are […]
A Kiss From Nature That Could Destroy Your Life
However, sometimes, you may not even know that you are affected by lyme’s disease until it’s too late. Symptoms may wait into months or maybe years later to develop, thus it can be mistaken for other illnesses or misdiagnosed. So, it’s best to prevent it from happening. 5 Precautionary Actions To Lower The Risk Of […]