Health Desk
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Creating an Exercise Program for You
Understand the importance of types of exercise, heart rates, and an exercise program for your health and wellness.
Prediabetes
Understand the cause, risk factors, and diagnosis of prediabetes. Adopt lifestyle changes to lower your risk of getting diabetes and diabetes-related complications
Recommended 2000 Calories Per Day Indian Diet for Hypertension
Understand recommended foods, serving size, and servings daily that will be effective for lowering blood pressure
Weight stigma
Learn about the misconception associated with controlling body weight and how it can affect people suffering from obesity.
Calendar Method to Predict Fertile Period for Pregnancy
Learn how you can plan or avoid pregnancy during the fertile period based on duration of your menstrual cycle
The Importance of ABCs with Diabetes
Understand how to manage blood sugar (A1C), blood pressure and cholesterol levels while living with Diabetes.
The Importance of Treating Sleep Apnea
Understand the cause, risk factors, complications, and various treatment options for Sleep apnea
Diabetes and Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Learn the warning signs, symptoms, and development of Ketoacidosis with diabetes
Do you have Diabetes and Eye Disease (Retinopathy)?
Understand the recommended physical activities, and other preventive measures to take with Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes: Know Your Numbers
Understand actions to take with certain blood sugar values, and what your blood sugar values should be to achieve the A1C goal set by your doctor.
Do’s and Don’ts While Taking Levothyroxine to Treat Hypothyroidism
Learn about the risks, precautions and actions to take when using Levothyroxine for treating Hypothyroidism
The Consequences of Obesity on Health
Understand the vast health risks associated with overweight and obesity.
Beta Blockers
Understand how beta-blockers work and the various uses, side effects, and risks with taking these medications.
Heart Attack Symptoms in Men and Women
Understand the different symptoms of heart attacks in men and women, and what to do when experiencing them.
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Learn how Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) work, their medication names, uses, side effects and precautions.
Boost Your High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) “Good” Cholesterol
Learn how to increase your good cholesterol while lowering your bad cholesterol.
Insulin Secretagogues for Treating Type 2 Diabetes
Learn about various medications used to treat Type 2 Diabetes and their side effects.
Cultivating a Healthy Body Image with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Learn the importance of a positive body image and healthy lifestyle while living with PCOS.
Peripheral Neuropathy and Foot Complications
Understand the risk factors and foot complications associated with peripheral neuropathy.
10 Foods That Lower Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) “Bad” Cholesterol
Learn about the effects of LDL “bad” cholesterol and foods that can lower LDL and help reduce the risks.
Pros and Cons of Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills
Learn about the pros and cons for taking combined Estrogen-Progestin oral contraceptive pills.
Proven Interventions for Managing High Blood Pressure
Learn about the various ways to reduce high blood pressure.
FATS: Which are Good, Bad and In Between?
Learn the difference between the types and sources of fats in foods, and which to eat and avoid.
Combination Oral Contraceptive (COC) Pills – Containing Estrogen and Progesterone
Learn about combination oral contraceptives and answers to the common questions women ask?
High Blood Pressure (HBP)
Learn what high blood pressure is, how to measure it, and its effects when not managed.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Infertility
Understand the female hormonal cycle and ways to increase the ability to become pregnant for women with PCOS.
High Cholesterol – The #1 Risk Factor for Heart Disease and Stroke
Learn about cholesterol and how it plays an important role in cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.
Factors Contributing to High Cholesterol and High Triglyceride Levels
Learn about the causes, medical conditions and medications associated with high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Learn the uses, names, precautions and side effects for ACE Inhibitor medications.
Causes and Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Understand the causes, symptoms, and actions for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Sulfasalazine
Understand the risks and precautions of Sulfasalazine medication for treating Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Metformin
Learn about the risks, precautions and actions to take when using Metformin for treating Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Vedolizumab (Entyvio)
Understand the symptoms, risks, precautions and use of Vedolizumab for treating Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Infliximab (Remicade)
Understand the symptoms, risks, precautions and use of Infliximab for treating Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus
Understand the symptoms, treatment and prevention of Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus, the combination of Lupus and Chilblains conditions.
Digestion and Absorption of Food
Understand the process of how food is digested, absorbed and eliminated from the body.
Joint Involvement with Lupus
Understand the symptoms and treatment of Arthritis and other joint issues with Lupus.
The Best Foods You Should Eat If You Have Diabetes, Prediabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Heart Disease
Learn the ideal foods to eat if you have or want to prevent diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease.
Whole Grains and Their Health Promoting Nutrients
Learn about whole grains, how to eat them, and their benefits for health and disease prevention.
What You Need to Know About Diabetic Foot Care
Know how to take proper care of your feet with diabetes.
Sjogren’s Syndrome (Sicca Syndrome)
Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome (Sicca Syndrome) which may occur with autoimmune conditions such as Lupus.
Reasons Why Flare-ups Occur with IBD
Understand the various causes of IBD flare-ups.
What you Need to Know About Taking Warfarin (Coumadin)
Understand the risks and requirements when taking Warfarin to prevent blood clots
How to Prevent and Manage the Side Effects of Corticosteroids
Learn the ways to prevent and manage the side effects of taking corticosteroid medications.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Understand the potential risks, symptoms and condition detection for people living with Lupus who are considering pregnancy.
How to Prevent and Diagnose Osteoporosis
Learn the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis to maintain your bone health.
How to Prevent and Diagnose Osteoporosis
Learn the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis to maintain your bone health.
Prebiotic Foods
Learn the prebiotic foods that feed and maintain the good intestinal bacteria for gut health.
Lupus Nephritis
Understand the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of Lupus nephritis and its effects on the kidneys.
Stress and IBD
Understand the gut-brain connection and learn ways to manage physical, mental and emotional stressors when living with IBD.
Lupus and Lungs
Understand the ways that Lupus affects the lungs and actions to control and reduce the risk factors.
Ways to Manage Crohn’s Disease Flare-ups
Learn how to manage and prevents flare-ups while living with Crohn’s Disease.
Lupus Facts and Statistics
Learn the facts about the incidence of Lupus and its symptoms.
Preparing for Pregnancy with Lupus
Learn the actions to take when preparing for pregnancy while living with Lupus.
Corticosteroids Withdrawal
Learn about the symptoms and effects of tapering off corticosteroid medications.
How Lupus Can Affect the Heart, Lung and Blood Vessels
Learn the different ways Lupus can affect the heart, lung and blood vessels and how to protect yourself from them.
The Health Benefits and Risks of Being a Vegetarian
Learn about various types of vegetarianism, their health benefits and important factors for success.
What You Need to Know About Taking Mycophenolate Mofetil Medication
Understand the precautions, risks and side effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil medication.
Don’t Ignore “The Silent Killer”
Know the facts and how to manage high blood pressure, heart disease and their related conditions.
How Lupus Affects Blood and the Lymphatic System
Learn about blood, its functions and disorders, and how Lupus affects blood and the lymphatic system.
Using Cyclophosphamide to Treat Lupus
Learn about Cyclophosphamide, its precautions and how to take it when treating Lupus.
The Red Flag of Experiencing Fever with Lupus
Understand the causes, symptoms and treatment of fever with Lupus, and take urgent action.
How Lupus Affects the Digestive System
Learn how lupus affects the parts of the digestive system and how to prevent symptoms.
Using Methotrexate to Treat Lupus
Know the risks, side effects and precautions of using Methotrexate for treating Lupus.
Avoid Symptoms that Cause and Trigger Raynaud’s Disease
Understand the symptoms and triggers of Raynaud’s Disease and how to prevent them.
Medications Used to Treat Lupus
Learn about the various types and names of medications used in treating lupus.
The Importance of Diet and Physical Activity in Managing Diabetes
Learn how to manage Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes using diet and physical activities.
What You Need to Know About Diabetic Foot Care
Know how to take proper care of your feet with diabetes.
How do Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes occur?
Learn all about the causes, risk factors, and developments related to Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Know Your Flavonoids and How They Contribute to Your Health
Learn how flavonoids found in vegetables and fruits reduce oxidative stress and other illnesses.
What does the DASH Diet Have to Do with High Blood Pressure?
Understand how diet affects high blood pressure and heart disease, and how you can address it with the DASH Diet.
How is COVID-19 Vaccine Tolerated in People with Lupus?
Get the facts on how COVID-19 vaccination affects people with lupus based on the results of a global research study.
What are the Cause and Risk Factors of Lupus?
Understand the risk factors and causes that can contribute to the development of lupus.
Crohn’s Disease Flare-ups and Tips to Manage Them
Learn the factors that cause Crohn’s Disease flares and ways you can manage them.
Managing Your Stress Level and Daily Stressors When Living with Crohn’s and Colitis
Adopt proven approaches to managing physical, mental, and emotional stressors while living with IBD.
Does Inflammatory Bowel Disease Affect Your Body Image?
IBD can greatly influence your body image. Follow these suggestions to overcome issues and thrive.
Understanding the Types of Crohn’s Disease
Know the various types of Crohn’s Disease and their symptoms.
Probiotic Foods for Balancing the Gut Microbiome
A list of probiotic foods that contain live bacteria to reduce gut symptoms.
Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity
Understand the 5 stages of Ulcerative Colitis disease from remission to fulminant.
Taking Tofacitinib to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Learn about this medication used for treating adults with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis.
What is Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition?
Learn about nutritional supplementation through intravenous feeding, nasal or oral feeding tube.
Methotrexate for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Methotrexate helps maintain Remission for Crohn’s Disease.
Fighting Fatigue with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fatigue related to illness can have many causes and impacts on your daily life.
Factors that Trigger the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flare-up
Learn more about the many factors that trigger inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups.
Cyclosporine Medication for Treating IBD
Understand the benefits and risks of Cyclosporine in treating Ulcerative Colitis.
Understanding the immunosuppressants – Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine
Azathioprine & 6-Mercaptopurine serve to suppress the immune system when needed.
Using 5-Aminosalicylates to Treat Mild to Moderate Crohn’s and Colitis
5-Aminosalicylate drugs are beneficial for mild to moderate Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Are Probiotics Good for You?
Learn about the effectiveness of probiotics in maintaining your immune system and digestive health.
New Medications Are Approved for Treating Crohn’s and Colitis
Discover the various new medications that are approved and also in the pipeline for treating IBD.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Understand the types of NSAIDs, how they work, their risks and side effects and ways to manage them.
Shining a Light on the Sun’s Rays for Your Health
Learn the facts regarding sunlight and your health, including your skin, moods, sleep and more.
Lifestyle Changes and Preventive Interventions with Lupus
Understand the lifestyles factors that affect lupus daily and many changes you can make to prevent or reduce symptoms.
Treating Lupus with Hydroxychloroquine and Other Antimalarial Medications
Learn about the use, benefits, and side effects of Hydroxychloroquine and other antimalarial medications in treating lupus.
Do Vitamin Supplements Help or Hurt Us?
Learn the role of vitamin supplementation in prevention or reversal of diseases