Rheumatoid arthritis

Raynaud’s disease (pronounced ray-NOHZ) is named after Maurice Raynaud, a French physician who first recognized the condition in 1862. It is a disease that affects the circulatory system. The disease makes the extremities of your body such as your toes and fingers feel numb and or cold, it can also affect your nipples, ears, lips, nose and penis. Symptoms of Raynaud’s usually occur when one is under stress or when they are cold. Raynaud’s disease is also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon or…

Attention Getter Ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, cheeses, sour cream, cream cheese, cool whip, yogurt. All delicious. Introduction Milk is the ultimate superfood, right? Only if you're a calf. I'll tell you why these things are terrible for you and why cow milk should not be part of our diet. Preview of Main Points I'll be covering what cow's milk is, what is in it, and what it actually does to our bodies. Body Main Point 1 A cow's milk is designed to nourish her baby calf. A…

The home circumstances of patients who are on hemodialysis, CAPD or who have had a renal transplant compared to another chronic illness, rheumatoid arthritis were described by Toorians et al.5 Patients undergoing hemodialysis have higher rates of divorce than the other three conditions. Of those receiving renal replacement who are in relationships, 79% to 93% describe themselves as sexually active…

How many deaths are attributed to alcohol and tobacco a year? How many deaths are attributed to marijuana ? Alcohol approximately has about 88,000 deaths a year and tobacco has approximately 41,000 people per year, while marijuana had a total of zero deaths. Marijuana is judged to be a bad drug. Marijuana is made from flowers and leaves of a plant called Cannabis Sativa, which is another name for marijuana. The main ingredient in marijuana is THC- tetrahydrocannabinol. Marijuana goes all the way…

Smoking can cause autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, smoking can double a persons’ risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Tobacco use can also be accredited for the periodic flare-ups of particular symptoms and signs of certain autoimmune diseases. Recently, smoking cigarettes has been linked to type two diabetes, which is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Research shows that those who smoke are 30% to 40% more likely to develop type than…

Within this section I will be describing how the life quality factors (LQF) and caring skills are being provided for children by nurses and doctors working on a paediatric palliative care unit. I will also look at possible ways in which children may be treated negatively by the different job roles found on the wards and the potential barriers that might prevent the children from being treated well. How the palliative care unit meets children’s life quality factors Psychological 1. Occupation –…

mother. Although my mother remarried when I was the age of five, it was very difficult because he did not provide the encouragement I needed for during my education to strive. Around the same time, my older sister got diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis which lasted for about four years. My family and I were in and out of hospitals and struggling to pay simple bills. Although it was a very difficult time for my family, my mother always told me that no matter what, always dream big…

Fitness Essay The fitness world is expanding every day. From having a muscle bound body for the men, to a slim and trim curvy look for the ladies, but also having a plump firm rear-end. Everybody is on a continuous battle for achieving their ideal of a perfect body. In order to achieve such a task takes recognition, time, goals, and a strong mind. Just like when we were a children and we wanted to be like the famous actor, or a super model. Even as an adult, in fitness there is still that…

the control consisting of a sham cord not connected to the earth. The results indicated that the effects of earthing go beyond reducing pain and improvements in sleep, there was significant relief from asthmatic and respiratory conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, PMS, sleep apnea, hypertension, pain reduction, and reduced cortisol and blood…

Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of postpartum hemorrhage, breast and ovarian cancers, type II diabetes, postpartum depression, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease and a decreased risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis in the postmenopausal period. Breastfeeding also has a positive effect on early maternal-infant bonding. Another important benefit to the mother is financial. A…