Living With Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD)

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that primarily affects a person’s movements and mood. It gets worse over time and happens when specific nerve cells in the brain stop making enough dopamine, a chemical that helps create smooth muscle movement. When we think of Parkinson’s disease, many people associate it with something that happens to older […]

Introducing Pulmonary Rehab

Last week, I was hit with that dreaded seasonal flu that has been making the rounds in the northern hemisphere. While most of those nearest and dearest to me recovered after just a few days of bed rest, mine decided to go straight to my lungs, leaving me breathless…and with a severe case of pneumonia. […]

Managing Tinnitus: A Personal Meditation Journey

Tinnitus Awareness Week takes place February 3rd to 9th in 2025. It exists to raise awareness about the available treatments for tinnitus, its symptoms, and how it impacts lives. Tinnitus is the term used to describe what people experience as ringing, buzzing, or humming in their ears, even though no external sound is present. It […]

Understanding Paget’s Disease How Awareness Can Drive Early Detection

It may seem strange to think about, but bone is actually living tissue that constantly breaks down and rebuilds. When a person contracts Paget’s disease, this cycle doesn’t work as it should, causing bones to break down faster than usual. The new bone that forms is weaker and can cause deformities. It sounds similar to […]

Your Guide to Managing Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a long-term autoimmune condition that harms the small intestine. Symptoms are triggered by eating foods that contain gluten. While there is no cure, it can be managed with treatment and by following a gluten-free diet. Symptoms of celiac disease can be different for everyone. Common digestive issues include constipation, stomach pain, and […]

Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the innermost lining of the large intestine. Unlike other forms of IBD, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis is confined to the colon and rectum.  What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can […]

Understanding Asthma and COPD

Two conditions can cause breathing problems, displaying similar symptoms but coming from different causes. These are asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A third condition known as ACOS (Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome) has some of the symptoms of asthma and COPD that are experienced simultaneously. All three share some similarities in the symptoms, mainly involving […]

Coming to grips with Parkinson’s Disease

The fact that several well-known individuals have suffered from the devastating effects of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) allowed the condition to become more widely recognized than other chronic illnesses that have the same or even higher incidence. Just a few of the more prominent names that most people recognize are: Michael J. Fox is a famous […]