When Pain Relievers No Longer Keep Your Ankle Arthritis Under Control

In the early stages of ankle arthritis, you can usually pop a few pain relievers as needed, stretch a little, and more or less keep your pain under control. However, some cases of arthritis reach a stage at which they can no longer be managed with these measures. If your ankle has been more painful lately and pain relievers are not helping, here are some other treatments to consider. A Brace Read More 

Experiencing Chronic Vertigo? Options for You

If you have chronic vertigo (a sense of imbalance and dizziness or a feeling of spinning), you may find yourself wondering if there is any hope for a cure or for improvement of your condition. Vertigo can be very frustrating and can impact your life, including at work and at home. When it hits, it can cause you to not be able to function because of the dizziness, nausea, and motion sickness you might feel as a result. Read More 

More Than Medicine: 3 Non-Pharmaceutical Therapies For Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune diseases are a complex group of conditions that share a common characteristic: your body's immune system begins to attack some of your body's own tissues. This leads to an array of symptoms, which typically include inflammation and fatigue, along with other symptoms specific to the particular diagnosis. Medications like corticosteroids and NSAIDS are can give you a lot of relief, but they don't always alleviate symptoms entirely. If you're still experiencing some of what doctors call " Read More