Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (commonly called antiphospholipid syndrome) is an autoimmune disease that can cause blood clots in the arteries and veins. It occurs when the immune system creates antibodies that can cause clotting by mistake. A person may be genetically predisposed to this condition or be exposed to environmental factors that can lead to its development. The presence of autoantibodies can cause the clots to form in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. A blood clot can ... [Read More]
Blog
Is Sleep Apnea Affecting Your Rest?
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sleep-deprived. Many people accept the all-too-familiar tiredness and drowsiness as the usual consequences of a busy lifestyle. However, if you constantly feel sleepy and tired, you might be suffering from a more serious condition: sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and makes it difficult to get enough rest. It can have even worse consequences because the disorder is also associated with cardiovascular problems. However, the condition can be ... [Read More]
Dangers with Internet Self-Diagnostics
It’s tempting to try to diagnose yourself with all of the resources that are available on the internet. However, self-diagnosis – whether assisted by websites on the internet or medical encyclopedias – is greatly prone to error. Doctors go through years of medical school and in-person training with real patients before they are allowed to actually practice medicine, because diagnosing and treating various health conditions is such a complicated endeavor. Self-diagnosis can easily lead to a ... [Read More]
Proper Nutrition Matters – Start It Early
Regardless of whatever medical condition a person is diagnosed with at any point in life, the one thing every doctor recommends is to eat a healthy diet and get proper nutrition. This will help stave off the effects of any health condition and help the patient feel better and stronger naturally. The old adage “you are what you eat” indeed holds true. Humans cannot be healthy if we don’t eat good wholesome foods from all of the food groups: fruits, grains, vegetables, proteins, and ... [Read More]
Why Managed Weight Loss Is Safer for Patients
Those of us who struggle with our weight have all kinds of stories about taking sketchy diet pills, following a fad diet, or even buying a special exercise machine – and still struggling to lose weight despite our best efforts. The common thread is that these were all self-made attempts done without medical supervision of any type. If you truly desire to lose weight and keep it off in a healthy way, the best way to be successful is with the help of a doctor and a nutritionist or dietitian. ... [Read More]
