Wellness

Wellness Hyper and Hypothyroidism Management Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body’s metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), on the other hand, is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of […]

Wellness Diabetes Management Diabetes affects your body’s blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It’s also your brain’s main source of fuel. The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. But, no matter what type of

Wellness HypertensionManagement High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. You can have high blood pressure for years without any symptoms. However, uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your

Wellness CholesterolManagement Cholesterol is a substance found in your blood that helps build healthy cells. But high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries. Sometimes,

Wellness Respiratory Concerns Respiratory disease encompasses conditions affecting the organs such as the upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura and pleural cavity, and the nerves and muscles of breathing. Respiratory diseases range from mild and self-limiting, such as the common cold, to life-threatening entities like bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and lung cancer. Causes

Wellness Migraine A migraine can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities. If you regularly have signs and symptoms

Wellness Insomnia Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can drain not only your energy level and mood but

Wellness Anxiety Disorder Management Anxiety disorder is a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. The cause of anxiety disorders is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear

Wellness Stress Management We all experience stress in our lives. Stress is your body’s response to changes in your life. Because life involves constant change – ranging from everyday routine changes like commuting from home to work to adapt to major life changes like marriage, divorce, or death of a loved one – there is

Wellness Musculoskeletal Concerns Musculoskeletal pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. It can be acute or chronic, localized or widespread. Musculoskeletal conditions are typically characterized by pain and limitations in mobility, dexterity, and functional ability, reducing people’s ability to work and participation in social roles with impacts on mental wellbeing. Causes Injury of