The Lupus Foundation of America estimated that there are around 1.5 million Americans that have some form of lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease that is caused when your immune system starts to attack its own tissues and organs. This autoimmune disease can affect your skin, joints, and internal organs such as the kidneys, lungs, […]
The human body changes a lot as it ages, and a lot of those changes are linked to your testosterone and estrogen levels. You may experience changes to cognitive function, mood, sexual function, bone density, energy levels, and other functions. DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is one of the hormones created in the adrenal gland and plays […]
The United States is home to more than 14 million people who suffer from Hashimoto’s disease. This disease is a type of autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It is located in the throat, and it is responsible for certain hormonal functions, metabolism, and more. Hashimoto’s disease is also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Diagnosis […]
Although it affects over 1.3 million Americans, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can go undiagnosed in many people for years. For unknown reasons, RA tends to be more common in women but the symptoms are largely the same for everyone. Learning more about RA can help patients understand, receive a diagnosis, and manage the condition. Let this […]
More than 1.6 million people in the United States alone suffer from type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is often more severe than type 2 diabetes, and it lasts for a person’s entire life. Even though this disease is an unfortunate thing to have, there are treatments that can allow these people to live fulfilling […]
Facebook Instagram Youtube Solutions to Stress Overload And the nagging emotional and physical symptoms tagging along for the ride We all experience stress in our day-to-day lives. Chronic stress, on the other hand, can pose serious health risks and annoying symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, fatigue and weight gain, not to mention stubborn belly fat. […]
Many men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) as they get older but age is more of a risk factor than a cause. Some men get ED due to a treatable health condition or lifestyle factors, while medications and mental health issues frequently cause ED in otherwise healthy men. If you are struggling with ED, there is […]
Hair 101: How normal, healthy hair grows To understand what causes hair loss for men and women, let’s first look at how healthy hair grows. Normal, healthy hair grows and dies in three phases, which include: Anagen phase. The longest phase at about 3 years, this is your hair’s active growing phase. Healthy hair grows […]
Celebrate summer and show off your skin with confidence From pool parties to barbecues, ’tis the season to show off more skin, celebrate summer and reconnect with friends and loved ones as social distancing restrictions ease. If a stressful year or the hands of time have taken a toll on your skin, don’t fret! We’ve […]
How to protect yourself against viruses like colds, flu and COVID-19 a symptom based strategy. AUTHOR Dr. Terri DeNeui, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC CATEGORY COVID-19 SOCIAL @EVEXIASMEDICAL We’re entering the cold and flu season in conjunction with a potential “second wave” of the coronavirus.
Besides the aging process, there are many things that have been linked to sub-optimal thyroid function. Aside from the ones listed previously, stress, low calorie diets, chronic pain, etc., below are a few others you may not have thought of. Estrogen, Environmental Toxins, Iodine Levels and More It has long been accepted that estrogen has […]
