The recently popularized low FODMAP diet has proven effective for reducing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. In fact, it is increasingly being accepted and recommended as a dietary therapy for IBS by physicians. Before giving the low FODMAP diet a try, here are six important things to know.
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Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects up to 5-million Americans. When it comes to treatment and managing the condition, there are some lifestyle changes that can be made, like these 6 diet changes.
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Fibromyalgia can be a painfully debilitating disease that can affect multiple points of your body, making daily activities more difficult. Sources say it’s one of the most common pain diseases, affecting up to 10-million people in the U.S. alone. It’s also made more complicated by the fact that it doesn’t seem to have specific causes. […]
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Many illnesses, particularly chronic pain conditions, are invisible from the outside yet they cause extreme torment and discomfort on the inside. Burning Nights CRPS, the U.K. based non-profit charity that provides support to those afflicted with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), has created this infographic outlining the most common hidden illnesses—Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or […]
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Often labeled an “imaginary condition”, fibromyalgia (Fibra = Fiber, Myos = Muscle. Algia = Denoting Pain) is among the most prevalent musculoskeletal pain conditions, affecting between 3 to 6-percent of the global population. Thankfully, MBA-Healthcare-Management.com, a resource that offers academic and career resources to healthcare management professionals, exist to spread awareness and debunk the myths surrounding this leading cause of disability […]
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Prescribing exercise for chronic disease management not only reduces symptoms of or prevents disease, but results in many positive side effects. From stress reduction and the support of immune system health to reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, when used moderately, exercise can not only support physical health, but positively influence our mental health.
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