Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal, though with recent medical advances fatalities are becoming increasingly rare. As with other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. Lupus can affect any part of the body, but most
Emphysema is caused by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, from destruction of structures supporting the alveoli, and destruction of capillaries feeding the alveoli. The result is that the small airways collapse during exhalation, leading to an obstructive form of lung disease. The causes of emphysema vary, but the most common causes are: Tobacco
Cardiac arrhythmia is a group of conditions in which the electrical activity of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal. Some arrhythmias are life-threatening medical emergencies that can cause cardiac arrest and sudden death. Others may cause aggravating symptoms, such as an awareness of a different heart beat, or palpitation, which
This easy recipe takes only 30 minutes to make. It works great as a packed lunch for work or school. You can also serve it as a side dish with spicy chicken or lamb. This recipe yields 4 servings and is low in cholesterol. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Ground Coriander ½ tsp
Hypertension, commonly referred to as “high blood pressure” or HTN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word “hypertension” without a qualifier usually refers to arterial hypertension. Hypertension can be classified as either primary or secondary. Primary hyper-tension indicates that no specific
Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel. Some people
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful inflammatory condition, which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. RA is a systemic disease, often affecting extra-articular tissues throughout the body including
Osteoporosis itself has no specific symptoms; its main consequence is the increased risk of fracture. Osteoporotic fractures are those that occur in situations where healthy people would not normally break a bone; they are therefore regarded as fragility fractures. Typical fragility fractures occur in the vertebral column, hip and wrist. The symptoms of a vertebral
This delicious Low-Cholesterol Recipe is easy to prepare and yields about 1 dozen cookies. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Rolled oats 3/4 cup All-purpose flour 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1 stick Unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup Sugar 2 tbsp Molasses 1 large Egg 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 cup
There is nothing better in summer than enjoying a delicious Waldorf Salad with a BBQ or even a golden chicken roast. This recipe is easy to make and makes about 6 servings. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Raisins 1/2 cup Apple juice 1 cup Celery, finely chopped 1 cup Granny Smith apple, chopped 1/4 cup Toasted Walnuts,