Friday, February 10, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "Asthma"

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Intent on Living Life To The Fullest

Spread The Love This Valentine's Day

Valentine's day is traditionally for lovers, but this year I want to spread the love. My husband will get special attention this year, as he does every year, but I think I have enough love to expand the scope of this upcoming celebration of caring for others.   A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the privilege of visiting an elderly lady in... Read moreChevron
theresag79

Just Dropping In

It has been what feels like forever since I have been on this forum.  I'm not very good at keeping up with it.  I've gotten to a point with MS to just accept it and keep moving on.  I don't really like to dwell on MS much but there are times when I just need to see that there are other people who can relate to what I'm dealing... Read moreChevron
posted 02/02/2012, comments (0)|
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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

Does Lack of Vitamin D Cause Asthma?

Surely we know the sun supplies us with an ample supply of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin.  So is it possible lack of sun exposure may cause asthma?  We shall investigate the evidence.   John Grever, in his post "Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Asthma Severity," at Medpage Today reports that most researchers agree that we get... Read moreChevron
Lisa Leslie

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I am a wife and mom to an 18 and 15 year old and a 4 year old Shihpoo, Coco. I have Multiple Sclerosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Hypoglycemia, Asthma, and Polycystic Ovary Disease. I still have a positive attitude - it is the best medicine. :)

How has MS affected my life?

I often get asked, "How does MS affect your life?" I always thought that was a doubled edged sword, depending on the day. Yesterday I was tired, today I feel great, who knows what tomorrow will bring, or even later today for that matter. The simple answer was always that "I try not to let it." (The equal to saying "fine" when someone asks you how... Read moreChevron
posted 01/31/2012, comments (0)|
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Nutritionist & Caregiver

NSAIDs May Increase IBD Risk

Many of us know that our prescription medications may have side effects and those things are generally tracked or discussed with our physician, but what about the over the counter medications?  According to Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, women who use NSAIDs are at up to a twofold increased risk in... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2012, comments (0)|

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