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Mononucleosis, known colloquially as “mono,” is a contagious illness that’s caused by the common Epstein-Barr virus. Nicknamed the “kissing disease” because Epstein-Barr is transmitted through the saliva, symptoms include extreme fatigue, fever, sore throat, head and body aches, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits, swollen liver and/or spleen and rash. Most people recover in two to four weeks; however, some people may feel fatigued for several more weeks. Now, new research suggests that the virus that causes mono may give rise to an increased risk for seven other dangerous immune-system diseases. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s report that the…
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Vertigo is a condition characterized by a sense of “the spins.” A person with vertigo will feel that their head, or their surrounding environment, is moving or revolving. Whereas dizziness describes feelings of lightheadedness, vertigo makes the room feel like it is spinning. The feeling may be subtle, or it may be so severe that it is impossible to balance or do everyday tasks. Primarily, vertigo is a symptom of a range of conditions. It can occur when there is a problem with the inner ear, brain or sensory nerve pathways. Depending on where the issue originated, the manifestations of…
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Your immune system is your body’s most critical defense mechanism. It is the essential network of tissues, organs and cells which shields your body from intruders, protecting you from disease and infection. But, what happens when there’s a kink in your armor? According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, an autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system begins malfunctioning, attacking the healthy cells in your body and mistaking the good guys for the invaders. No one is exactly sure what causes autoimmune diseases, but we do know that they tend to affect women more than men. It’s imperative to…
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Vitamins and supplements – there’s a lot of them out there. Probiotics, herbals, Eastern medicine; Vitamins from this source or that source. Here's the low-down about Vitamin D. 1. Helps your body aborb the calcium you eat - this is super important because we need calcium for lots of things 2. Helps your body absorb phosphates – phosphates are important for strong bone development but there is a lot of it in the modern diet. Vitamin D helps it go where it’s supposed to go so it doesn’t go where it shouldn’t. 3. Strengthens your immune system– research finds that people who…
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Fatigue. It’s something we all experience at some point throughout our day. Feelings of mental and physical exhaustion, being tired in the morning even after a full night’s sleep, and that light-headed “spacey” feeling. Experts report that 10% of people globally are suffering from chronic fatigue. Chronic tiredness affects females more than males. With the demands placed on women such as full-time work, being the primary caregivers, and running households, it’s no wonder so many of us accept this “tired” feeling as only natural. As excellent multi-taskers, we may ignore our fatigue until the tell-tale signs emerge such as binge-eating,…
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