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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Cromolyn Sodium for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Cromolyn sodium oral (brand name Gastrocrom, but I’ll just refer to it as “cromolyn” for this article) is used to treat mast cell activation diseases, allergies, and asthma by reducing the release of mast cell mediators. It comes in other forms and can even be purchased as an over-the-counter nasal spray, but I’ll be discussing the oral suspension. It is classified as a mast cell stabilizer, although according to Dr. Theoharides, a pioneer in the study of mast cells and their role in inflammatory illnesses, this is a misclassification, as cromolyn does not inhibit the release of cytokines. Through an unknown mechanism, it inhibits the release of histamine and prostaglandin. People with mast cell activation disease can suffer from a number of symptoms due to being overwhelmed by mast cell mediators like histamine and prostaglandin, and cromolyn can provide relief. For some people, the relief is significant.
By Hecate Jones7 years ago in Longevity
Road to Recovery
I worked a full-time job and had three kids. I started to feel worn down more. Just tired and then the headaches came. It took me out of work. There was no participating in activities. Laying in the dark on my bed was all I could do. Face twisted in pain or asleep from three extra-strength Tylenol. It went on like that for months.
By lacrecia hillis7 years ago in Longevity
Difference Between 'Recovering' and 'Recuperating'
Some people use the word "recovering" and the word "recuperating" incorrectly. The two words are often used interchangeably when they pertain to someone's health. However, there is a big difference between the meanings of those two words, even though their meanings are related.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Longevity
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle When You’re Always on the Go. Top Story - June 2019. Created with: Daily Harvest.
Summer is here and the thing that I look forward to the most during summer is taking a much needed vacation. While I love taking time off to rest, unplug and recharge, I know that this means putting in a little extra work in the weeks before a vacation so that I can truly enjoy my time off.
By Laura Odegard7 years ago in Longevity
What Is Stem Cell Therapy and How Does It Work?
Stem cell therapy has been in the news often in recent years. From its entry into the mainstream, with George W. Bush’s adoption of a partial funding approach in 2001, stem cell research has become a hotly-debated topic that has grown on the minds of every day Americans for years. Often, however, the actual use, case and benefits of stem cell therapy are ignored or downplayed in favor of a more theoretical approach in discussion.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
Autism: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment with Medical Marijuana
It is not a single disorder, but a range of conditions that can challenge a normal life. Researchers believe that autism is caused by many genetic and environmental factors. The exact impact of each of these factors is hard to pinpoint, because autism is a wide spectrum of disorders, where each person lives with his or her own challenges and strengths. This also determines the way they learn, handle life's problems, and even think. These large variations also explain why some people are severely challenged and require intense support from family members, while others can live independently despite facing some minor challenges.
By Gracie Evans7 years ago in Longevity
How Long Should We Sleep?
There’s been an ongoing debate about how many hours is the right amount that we should all sleep. Well, there isn’t a simple answer to this question since the hours we sleep depend on several factors like our age, health and whether or not we’re suffering from any sleep-related problems. Therefore, taking everything into consideration, the myth that everyone should sleep 8 hours per night, as we can see, is just that—a myth! However, there are some general recommendations which you can find in the infographic about sleep stats and facts.
By Stefan Ateljevic7 years ago in Longevity
Invisible War. Top Story - June 2019.
My name is Gary La Buda, and I have been battling multiple sclerosis and the problems it brings for over five years now. I have always been an active guy who enjoys life, music, and making people laugh. I am a dedicated husband to a beautiful soul and my hearts mate for 15 years now. I also love healthy lifestyle of eating clean, working out, and walking or running.
By Motivated tones7 years ago in Longevity
Your Health and Your Options After a California Car Accident
California has a well-earned reputation for being a car-centric state. There are nearly 15 million cars in California. They clog the roads and freeways and, sometimes, get into dangerous accidents.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Longevity
Understand Schizophrenia and Learn How to Deal with Its Patients
Imagine... Hearing voices, seeing someone that you have never seen before, feeling that something is leaving your body. Imagine zoning out of reality, imagine all your surrounding becoming silent and everything stops in its place, and you find yourself in a new, different place that you have never visited before.
By Kevin Jones7 years ago in Longevity
