01 Aug 2023
Heartburn – An unhappy esophagus
Heartburn is a discomforting burning in the chest area. This feeling might occur every now and then for some people, while others might have reoccurring symptoms. Heart burn likes to present itself after eating, in the evening, and when lying down or bending over. Sometimes in addition to the chest pain, a bitter or acidic
01 Aug 2023
Coping Pointers for Living With and Beyond Fibrosarcoma
As the sun rises each morning, painting the sky with scenic hues of hope and possibility, there exists a silent battle fought by individuals diagnosed with fibrosarcoma. Their struggles may not seem obvious to casual observers, but living with and beyond sarcoma carves deep impressions on the hearts and minds of patients and their loved
01 Aug 2023
Can Avocados Cause Breast Cancer?
In the 2010s, photos of Pinterest-worthy and Instagrammable avocado toasts propelled the fruit into mainstream culture. By 2018, more than 2.4 million social media posts were avocado-related, making the superfood one of the most featured fruits online. Also known as “alligator pear,” avocados are synonymous with good nutrition. Consumers cite “healthy fats” and overall “wellness”
30 Jul 2023
The Iron-Cancer Connection: Risk, Prevention, and Outlook
Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), also called iron overload disorder, is a common condition in which the body stores too much iron. It is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States, with a prevalence of 1 in 300 to 500 people. HH develops from mutations in the HFE gene, which regulates iron absorption
28 Jul 2023
Eating Clean
More and more people are seeking out clean food to eat, because eating clean is the only way to achieve any real health in this polluted world. You can walk through any supermarket now and see the shelves filled with some of the most contaminated, over-processed and overpriced ‘food’ our polluted world has ever seen.
25 Jul 2023
5 Alternative Therapies for Chemo-Related Arthritis and Arthralgia
Research from the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management demonstrates that chemotherapy can cause mild to severe joint pain and inflammation, collectively known as chemo-induced arthritis and arthralgia. These conditions can impact a cancer patient’s quality of life by causing discomfort, limiting mobility, making it difficult to cope with ongoing treatments, and slowly impairing overall
20 Jul 2023
Ear Wax – Breaking down the buildup
The ear canal often times gets buildup of a yellow substance we call earwax. The glands in the ear canal produce this substance for no exact known reason other than to trap particles and dust before they might reach the eardrum. Without realizing it, most of the time ear wax dries up and become a
20 Jul 2023
The Ties Between Inflammation and Cancer, Explained Simply
The interconnectedness of inflammation and cancer has been a subject of increasing interest in recent years. However, the majority of information available online might be too highfalutin and perplexing for those seeking straightforward answers to the connection between inflammation and cancer. This article simplifies their link and highlights lifestyle strategies for fighting inflammation. Understanding
15 Jul 2023
Top Three Science-Backed Massages for Arthritis
Pain and swelling are symptoms that someone with arthritis deals with on a regular basis. It can limit mobility, complicating the easiest of everyday tasks. For example, something as simple as walking to the bathroom and squatting over the toilet can be painfully difficult for someone with arthritis in the knee. Fortunately, if you or
15 Jul 2023
Co-relation of Early Detection and Successful Patient Outcomes
A total of about 1.9 million cancer diagnoses and 609,820 cancer deaths are expected in the United States in 2023, and it remains the second leading cause of death in the country until the present. Despite these high rates, there has been a substantial decline of 33% in cancer deaths due to early detection, advancement
