Category: Chronic Conditions

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High Blood Pressure & How To Improve It Naturally

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Have you ever been told that your blood pressure is high? Are you already on medications for your blood pressure? If so, you are not alone. Just in the U.S., it is estimated that half of all adults—over 100 million people—live with high blood pressure…and many aren’t even aware they have it.

This article will discuss the fundamentals of high blood pressure, tips to properly monitor your own blood pressure, and ways you can improve your high blood pressure safely and naturally.

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Coffee Nap: What Is It & Should You Try It?

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Coffee naps have been gaining popularity recently as a way to boost energy and productivity. But what exactly is a coffee nap? How does it work? And what are the benefits? In this article, I’ll explore the science behind coffee naps, their potential benefits and downsides, and what you need to know if you want to try it for yourself.

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Managing & Overcoming Depression: 7 Practical Tools

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Depression. One word that can mean so many things. For those who have lived or currently live with depression, you know very well the impact it can have on your daily life. Depression can drain not only your physical energy but also your hopes, motivation, enjoyment, and personal drive. You may be aware of all the steps to getting better, but you just cannot get yourself to take even the first one.

If this sounds all too familiar to you, you are not alone. And there is hope. This article will present seven practical tips for overcoming depression and its symptoms that will help you take back your life.

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How To Fight Fatigue: 11 Practical Tips

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In a past article, I discussed some of the common medical causes of chronic fatigue. But the truth is that many times, there isn’t just one single cause. Rather, there are often many different factors that can wear you down and zap you of energy. So what can you do? In this article, I will provide some practical tips that will help you fight fatigue and gain more energy.

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Back Pain Exercises: An Essential Guide

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Back pain. If you ever experience it, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems plaguing adults in the United States, with over 80% having experienced it at least once in their life…with many enduring it on a regular basis. 

Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce lower back pain and to prevent it from returning in the future. This article will focus on one of the most effective ways by guiding you through nine easy, low-impact exercises that will improve its strength and flexibility.

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How To Be an Empowered Patient

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Have you ever left one of your health appointments disappointed with your visit? Maybe you had just spoken to a health care professional, but instead of feeling like all of your concerns were addressed, you found yourself with even more questions?

In this article, I will present some practical ways in which you can prepare for any encounter you might have with the health care system—whether it is a routine doctor’s visit or an unexpected trip to the ER—so you can make the most out of your interactions with your health care professionals. In short, these tips will show you how to be an empowered patient. 

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9 Tips To Help You Manage Chronic Pain

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Dealing with and managing chronic pain can be one of life’s most devastating and life-altering experiences. In three or more months—the official duration that defines chronic pain—your new life can seem so far removed from what you would have considered normal, even just half a year ago. Now living with chronic pain, it would seem like your entire life only revolves around hospitals, doctors, pharmacies and medicines. Dreams, hobbies, joys, and for some, even their work, can seem like such a distant memory, one from a healthy lifetime ago. Whether it’s from a severe spinal cord injury, genetic arthritis, or unknown cause, chronic pain can throw even the most resilient people for a loop.

How then, do you deal with the pain and get your life back? Here are nine tips that can help you manage chronic pain.

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