General Health Condition Info
Info: Alzheimer's Disease
(Also, see my page on Aging & Caregiving Aging Adults)
-Link: Introduction to Alzheimer's
-Link: Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
-Video: Alzheimer's Disease
-Link: Is Alzheimer's Disease Genetic?
-Link: Why Is Aging a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
-Link: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
-Website: Alzheimer's Association
-Link: Treatment for Alzheimer's
-Related: What is Sundowner's Syndrome?
-Related: Normal Memory Loss or Dementia?
-Related: The Seven Stages of Dementia
-Related: 8 Dementia Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Info: Arthritis & Related Conditions
- Link: What is Arthritis?
- Link: Questions about Arthritis and Exercise
- Quiz: Arthritis Quiz
- Quiz: The Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz
- Link: Arthritis & Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Link: Treatment for Arthritis
- Website: Arthritis Foundation
- Link: The Boy With a Thorn In His Joints
- Link: 10 Health Risks Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: 5 Health Conditions that Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: 6 Ways Arthritis Can Affect Your Eyes
- Link: Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common but Different Conditions
(scroll down for additional information and resources for Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Info: Autoimmune Disorders & Related Conditions
- Link: What is Lupus?
- Link: Common Symptoms of Lupus
- Link: How to Diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)?
- Medications: Treating Lupus
- Website: SLE Lupus Foundation
- Website: Lupus Foundation of America
- Link: Clinical Trials for Lupus
- Website: Lupus Clinical Trials
- Link: Telephone Counseling
- Link: Fight Lupus in Your Body & Your Mind
- Link: Young Leaders with Lupus
Info: Atrial Fibrillation & Cardiac Conditions
- Link: What is Atrial Fibrillation?
- Link: Atrial Fibrillation Picture Slideshow
- Link: Lifestyle Changes for Your Heart
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms & Signs
- Link: Stages of Congestive Heart Failure
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Care at Home
- Link: Cardiac Rehab Angina Log
- Handy Form: Who to Call When I am Afraid About Stroke
- Link: Myocardinal Infarction (MI)
Info: Blood disorders IgA-D
-Link: Selective Deficiency of IgA
-Link: Immunoglobulin A Deficiency
-Link: Hyper IgD Syndrome
-Link: Personal Patient Stories about Living with a Rare Disease
-Website: American Society of Hematology
-Link: Learn About Other Types of Blood Disorders
Info: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
-Link: What is COPD?
-Link: Who gets COPD?
-Link: The Stages of COPD
-Link: In Depth Report on COPD
-Link: What It's Like to Have COPD: Edna Shattuck's Story
-Website: American Lung Association
-Link: Life After COPD: A Personal Story
-Link: The Link Between Smoking and COPD
-Link: Workplace Risks for COPD
-Link: Could You Have COPD and Not Know It?
-Link: The Differences Between Asthma and COPD
-Link: Caring for the Flu When You Have COPD
-Link: Sing For Your Lungs: Improve Your Breathing Technique through Singing
-Link: 10 Everyday Activities to Modify for COPD
-Link: Is COPD Ruining Your Sex Life?
-Link: The Best Diet For COPD patients
-Link: Exercising With COPD
-Link: How Weather Can Affect Your COPD
-Link: Travel Tips for People With COPD
-Link: COPD and Depression
-Link: How to Improve Breathing With COPD
-Link: Better Breathing With COPD: Breathing Techniques
-Link: Breathing Techniques for People With Lung Disease
-Link: Five Great Resources for COPD support
Info: Concussions, Contusions, & Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Link: What is a concussion?
- Link: What to do about a concussion?
- Video: Concussion
- Link: Concussion Facts, Myths, and What to Avoid
- Link: Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults
- Link: Sleep Affects Concussion-Testing Results
- Link: Women's Brains May Have Tougher Time Recovering from Concussion
- Link: Traumatic Brain Injury: Not Just a Problem for Athletes
- Link: Soft-Tissue Injuries: What is a contusion?
- Link: Brain Contusions: Causes and Symptoms
- Link: What is Post Concussion Syndrome?
- Link: Signs and symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Prevention
Info: Colitis & Crohn's Disease in Adults & Children
Crohn's Disease
- Link: What is Chron's Disease? An In-Depth Report
- Crohn's Link: Symptoms & Signs of Crohn's Disease
- Link: Types of Chron's Disease and Associated Symptoms
- Link: Crohn's Medications & Treatments
- Slideshow: Managing Crohn's Disease
- Website: Crohn's & Me - Managing Flare ups
- Link: Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy
- Link: 10 Foods to Avoid if You Have Crohn's Disease
Colitis & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Link: What is Colitis?
- Colitis Link: Symptoms & Signs of Ulcerative Colitis
- Link: Colitis Medications
- Link: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (also see IBS below)
- Link: Resource List
- Website: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
- Link: Clinical Trials
- Link: Living With Rare Diseases Resources & Funding
- Link: Crohn's & Colitis glossary of Medical terms to Know
- Link: Brochures for Adults, Parents, & Kids and Teens
- Link: Colitis and Alcohol
- Link: Colitis and Pregnancy
- Link: Stress and Colitis
- Link: Find Ulcerative Colitis Support
- Link: True Stories: Living With Ulcerative Colitis
Info: Diabetes
- Link: What is Diabetes?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Eating Well With Diabetes
- Website: American Diabetes Association
- Website: A Sweet Life: The Diabetes Magazine
- Video Link: Diabetes Basics: What is Diabetes?
- Video Link: Type I Diabetes
- Video Link: Type II Diabetes
- Video Link: Fat & Diabetes
- Video Link: Fruits, Vegetables, and Non-Starchy Vegetables
- Video Link: Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
- Handy Form:
Info: Fibromyalgia
- Link: What is Fibromyalgia?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Questions and Answers about Fibromyalgia
- Video Link: Fibromyalgia
- Video Link: Fibromyalgia, It's Real It's Manageable What You Can Do
- Link: A Surgical Cure for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue?
- Blog: My Foggy Brain: Living With Fibromyalgia
- Link: The Hepatitis-Fibromyalgia Connection
- Link: A Link Between Fibromyalgia and Sleep
- Link: Parenting When You Have Fibromyalgia
Info: Gastroenterology Reflux Disorders (GERD) - Coming Soon!
- Link: What is GERD?
- Link: GERD Symptoms
- Link: GERD Causes
- Link: GERD Risk Factors
- Link: GERD Treatments
- Link: GERD Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- Link: What is Acid Reflux?: Causes and Symptoms
- Related: What is Dysphagia?
- Link: Dysphagia Symptoms
- Link: Dysphagia Causes
- Link: Dysphagia Risk Factors
- Link: Dysphagia Treatments
- Related: What is Heartburn?
- Link: Heartburn Symptoms
- Link: Heartburn Causes
- Link: Heartburn Risk Factors
- Link: Heartburn Treatments
- Link: Acid Reflex and GERD: The same thing?
- Info: What medications can cause GI Side effects?
- Info: Paying attention to endoscopic ulcers and people prescribed blood thinners, such as coumadin (Warfarin)
Info: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Link: IBS Symptoms, Tests, & Treatment
- Explanatory Article: IBS World Guidelines
- Link: A Picture Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Link: Irritable Bowel Self-Help & Support Group Online
- Link: Rome Criteria for Diagnosis & treatment of IBS
- Link: Dietary changes and Medications to Consider
- Link: 7 Tips for Avoiding IBS Flare Ups
- Link: Dr. Mark Hyman's 5 Tips for Curing IBS without Meds
- Listen! Click Here: New & Emerging Therapies for IBD
- Listen! Click Here: Challenges Facing Children & Teens with IBD
- Listen! Click Here: Psychological Aspects of IBD for Kids/Teens
- Listen! Click Here: Tips for Parents of Children & Teens with IBD
- Link: Understanding & managing IBS Pain
- Website: International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders
- Link: IBS Basic Treatment
IBS & Crones Psychological Treatment Specialists:
- Primary Care Psychology Associates., Chicagoland Citywide www.pcpachicago.com
- Oak Park Behavioral Health Center
Info: Kidney Health & Related Concerns - coming soon!
- Link: What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
- Link: Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
- Link: Race, Ethnicity and Kidney Disease
- Link: Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
- Link: Children and Kidney Disease
- Link: What is Acute Kidney Failure?
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Symptoms
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Causes
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Risk Factors
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Treatments
- Picture Slideshow:
- Website:
- Related Issue -- Link: Medication Side Effects & Risks to Kidney Health
Info: Liver Diseases - coming soon!
- Link: What is Liver Disease?
- Link: Liver Disease Symptoms
- Link: Liver Disease Causes
- Link: Liver Disease Risk Factors
- Link: Liver Disease Treatments
Types of Liver Diseases
- Link: What is Alagille Syndrome?
- Website: The Alagille Syndrome Alliance
- Link: What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
- Link: What is Autoimmune Hepatitis?
- Link: What is Biliary Atresia?
- Link: What is Cirrhosis?
- Link: What is Cystic Disease?
- Link: What is Fatty Liver Disease?
- Link: What is Galactosemia?
- Link: What are Gallstones?
- Link: What is Gilbert's Syndrome?
- Link: What is Hemochromatosis?
- Link: What is Liver Cancer?
- Link: Liver Disease in Pregnancy
- Link: Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
- Link: What is Neonatal Hepatitis?
- Link: What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
- Link: What is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
- Link: What is Porphyria?
- Link: What is Reye's Syndrome?
- Link: What is Sarcoidosis?
- Link: What is Toxic Hepatitis?
- Link: What is Type 1 Glycogen Storage Disease?
- Link: What is Tyrosinemia?
- Link: What is Viral Hepatitis A, B, C?
- Link: What is Wilson Disease?
More on Liver Disease
- Link: CLICK HERE to find a Liver Specialist Near YOU
- Info: Why do My Liver Enzyme Levels Matter?
- Picture Slideshow:
- Website:
- Link: Alcohol and The Liver
- Related Issue -- Link: Cirrhosis due to Alcoholism
- Link: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Link: Medication Side Effects & Risks to Liver Health
-Link: 6 Biggest Risks of Not Treating Hepatitis C
Info: Menopause & Related Concerns
- Link: Menopause Complications
- Link: National Institute on Aging: Menopause: Time for a Change
- Link: What is Cardiovascular Disease?
- Link: What is Osteoporosis?
- Link: Osteoporosis Exercise
- Link: Osteoporosis Across Cultures
- Link: The Osteoporosis and Menopause Connection
- Video Link: Osteoporosis-Menopause Connection
- Link: 14 Little-Known Causes of Osteoporosis
- Link: Foods to Help Manage Osteoporosis
- Link: Pain Management for Osteoporosis
- Related: Men Get Osteoporosis, Too!
- Website: National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Link: What is Urinary Incontinence?
- Link: Types of Urinary Incontinence
- Link: Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder
- Link: Causes of Female Incontinence
- Link: Kris Jenner's Leaky Bladder Problem
- Link: Urinary Incontinence Fact Sheet
- Link: Terms to Know
- Link: Frequently Asked Questions About Urinary Incontinence
- Link: The Truth Behind Six Incontinence Myths
- Link: Incontinence Affects Young Childless Women, Too
- Link: The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and Depression
- Link: Kegel Exercises for Urinary Incontinence
- Link: Urinary Incontinence and Your Sex Life
- Website: American Urogynecologic Society
- Website: National Association For Continence
- Website: Urology Care Foundation
Info: Migraines & Headaches - Coming soon!
- Link: What is a Migraine?
- Link: Migraine Symptoms
- Link: Migraine Causes
- Link: Migraine Risk Factors
- Link: Migraine Treatments
- Link: Supplements to Help Reduce the Frequency of Migraines
- Link: Migraine Treatments
- Info: Other Types of Headaches
- Info: Post-Concussional Syndrome (see above under Concussion)
Info: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Link: What is Multiple Sclerosis?
- Link: Diagnosis & Symptoms
- Link: Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Link: Treatment Options
- Link: Medications for MS
- Link: 9 Multiple Sclerosis Myths
- Link: How to Have a Healthy Sex Life with MS
- Link: Intimacy & MS
- Link: Sexual Healing for MS
- Link: MS Understanding Your Symptoms: Personal Stories
Info: Ovarian Diseases & Related Health Concerns
- Link: What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
- Link: PCOS Fact Sheet
- PDF: Frequently Asked Questions on PCOS
- Website: PCOS Foundation
- Website: Center for Young Women's Health
- Find a Physician: UChicago Center for PCOS
- Link: What Is Premature Ovarian Failure (aka Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI))?
- Link: What Causes POI?
- Link: Disorders/Conditions Associated with POI
- Link: Restoring Bone Density In Women With Ovarian Disorder
- Link: What Is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)?
- Link: What Is an Ovarian Torsion?
Info: Pain Management & Chronic Pain - Coming Soon!
- Link: What is Chronic Pain and What are the Symptoms?
- Link: Chronic Pain Treatment Overview
- Link: Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
- Link: Managing Chronic Pain
- Link: Music Therapy for Pain Management
- Link: Pain Management Without Drugs
- Link: Pain Managing Tips for Traveling
- Link: 3 Tips for Managing Chronic Pain in Winter
- Link: How to Manage Pain on the Job
- Website: American Chronic Pain Association: Pain Management Programs
- Link: 7 Simple Tips to Manage Your Chronic Pain
- Link:
Info: Parkinson's Disease - coming soon!
- Link: What is Parkinson's Disease?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Video Link: Parkinson's Disease
- Medications: Prescription Medications, Over-the-counter, and more
- Link: Gene Therapy May Improve Parkinson's Symptoms
- Link: Exercise Benefits People With Parkinson's Disease
- Link: Deep Brain Stimulation May Ease Some Parkinson's Pain for Years
- Website: Parkinson's Disease Foundation
- Website: National Parkinson Foundation
- Link: Clinical Trials
- Website: American Parkison Disease Association
- Link: Treatment
- Slideshow:
Info: Pulmonary Embolism Risks & Treatment - coming soon!
- Link: What is Pulmonary Embolism?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Treatments
- Link: How Do You Know If It's Pulmonary Embolism?
- Link: Health Lessons From Serena Williams' Pulmonary Embolism
- Link: 10 Things To Ask Your Doctor About Pulmonary Embolism
Info: Swollen Feet and Ankles - coming soon!
- Link: Swollen Feet and Ankles Information
- Link: 10 Common Causes of Swollen Feet and Ankles
- Link: Pregnancy and Swollen Feet
- Link: 10 Tips to Prevent Swollen Feet During Air Travel
(Also, see my page on Aging & Caregiving Aging Adults)
-Link: Introduction to Alzheimer's
-Link: Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
-Video: Alzheimer's Disease
-Link: Is Alzheimer's Disease Genetic?
-Link: Why Is Aging a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
-Link: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
-Website: Alzheimer's Association
-Link: Treatment for Alzheimer's
-Related: What is Sundowner's Syndrome?
-Related: Normal Memory Loss or Dementia?
-Related: The Seven Stages of Dementia
-Related: 8 Dementia Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Info: Arthritis & Related Conditions
- Link: What is Arthritis?
- Link: Questions about Arthritis and Exercise
- Quiz: Arthritis Quiz
- Quiz: The Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz
- Link: Arthritis & Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Link: Treatment for Arthritis
- Website: Arthritis Foundation
- Link: The Boy With a Thorn In His Joints
- Link: 10 Health Risks Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: 5 Health Conditions that Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: 6 Ways Arthritis Can Affect Your Eyes
- Link: Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common but Different Conditions
(scroll down for additional information and resources for Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Info: Autoimmune Disorders & Related Conditions
- Link: What is Lupus?
- Link: Common Symptoms of Lupus
- Link: How to Diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)?
- Medications: Treating Lupus
- Website: SLE Lupus Foundation
- Website: Lupus Foundation of America
- Link: Clinical Trials for Lupus
- Website: Lupus Clinical Trials
- Link: Telephone Counseling
- Link: Fight Lupus in Your Body & Your Mind
- Link: Young Leaders with Lupus
Info: Atrial Fibrillation & Cardiac Conditions
- Link: What is Atrial Fibrillation?
- Link: Atrial Fibrillation Picture Slideshow
- Link: Lifestyle Changes for Your Heart
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms & Signs
- Link: Stages of Congestive Heart Failure
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Care at Home
- Link: Cardiac Rehab Angina Log
- Handy Form: Who to Call When I am Afraid About Stroke
- Link: Myocardinal Infarction (MI)
Info: Blood disorders IgA-D
-Link: Selective Deficiency of IgA
-Link: Immunoglobulin A Deficiency
-Link: Hyper IgD Syndrome
-Link: Personal Patient Stories about Living with a Rare Disease
-Website: American Society of Hematology
-Link: Learn About Other Types of Blood Disorders
Info: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
-Link: What is COPD?
-Link: Who gets COPD?
-Link: The Stages of COPD
-Link: In Depth Report on COPD
-Link: What It's Like to Have COPD: Edna Shattuck's Story
-Website: American Lung Association
-Link: Life After COPD: A Personal Story
-Link: The Link Between Smoking and COPD
-Link: Workplace Risks for COPD
-Link: Could You Have COPD and Not Know It?
-Link: The Differences Between Asthma and COPD
-Link: Caring for the Flu When You Have COPD
-Link: Sing For Your Lungs: Improve Your Breathing Technique through Singing
-Link: 10 Everyday Activities to Modify for COPD
-Link: Is COPD Ruining Your Sex Life?
-Link: The Best Diet For COPD patients
-Link: Exercising With COPD
-Link: How Weather Can Affect Your COPD
-Link: Travel Tips for People With COPD
-Link: COPD and Depression
-Link: How to Improve Breathing With COPD
-Link: Better Breathing With COPD: Breathing Techniques
-Link: Breathing Techniques for People With Lung Disease
-Link: Five Great Resources for COPD support
Info: Concussions, Contusions, & Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Link: What is a concussion?
- Link: What to do about a concussion?
- Video: Concussion
- Link: Concussion Facts, Myths, and What to Avoid
- Link: Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults
- Link: Sleep Affects Concussion-Testing Results
- Link: Women's Brains May Have Tougher Time Recovering from Concussion
- Link: Traumatic Brain Injury: Not Just a Problem for Athletes
- Link: Soft-Tissue Injuries: What is a contusion?
- Link: Brain Contusions: Causes and Symptoms
- Link: What is Post Concussion Syndrome?
- Link: Signs and symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Prevention
Info: Colitis & Crohn's Disease in Adults & Children
Crohn's Disease
- Link: What is Chron's Disease? An In-Depth Report
- Crohn's Link: Symptoms & Signs of Crohn's Disease
- Link: Types of Chron's Disease and Associated Symptoms
- Link: Crohn's Medications & Treatments
- Slideshow: Managing Crohn's Disease
- Website: Crohn's & Me - Managing Flare ups
- Link: Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy
- Link: 10 Foods to Avoid if You Have Crohn's Disease
Colitis & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Link: What is Colitis?
- Colitis Link: Symptoms & Signs of Ulcerative Colitis
- Link: Colitis Medications
- Link: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (also see IBS below)
- Link: Resource List
- Website: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
- Link: Clinical Trials
- Link: Living With Rare Diseases Resources & Funding
- Link: Crohn's & Colitis glossary of Medical terms to Know
- Link: Brochures for Adults, Parents, & Kids and Teens
- Link: Colitis and Alcohol
- Link: Colitis and Pregnancy
- Link: Stress and Colitis
- Link: Find Ulcerative Colitis Support
- Link: True Stories: Living With Ulcerative Colitis
Info: Diabetes
- Link: What is Diabetes?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Eating Well With Diabetes
- Website: American Diabetes Association
- Website: A Sweet Life: The Diabetes Magazine
- Video Link: Diabetes Basics: What is Diabetes?
- Video Link: Type I Diabetes
- Video Link: Type II Diabetes
- Video Link: Fat & Diabetes
- Video Link: Fruits, Vegetables, and Non-Starchy Vegetables
- Video Link: Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
- Handy Form:
Info: Fibromyalgia
- Link: What is Fibromyalgia?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Questions and Answers about Fibromyalgia
- Video Link: Fibromyalgia
- Video Link: Fibromyalgia, It's Real It's Manageable What You Can Do
- Link: A Surgical Cure for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue?
- Blog: My Foggy Brain: Living With Fibromyalgia
- Link: The Hepatitis-Fibromyalgia Connection
- Link: A Link Between Fibromyalgia and Sleep
- Link: Parenting When You Have Fibromyalgia
Info: Gastroenterology Reflux Disorders (GERD) - Coming Soon!
- Link: What is GERD?
- Link: GERD Symptoms
- Link: GERD Causes
- Link: GERD Risk Factors
- Link: GERD Treatments
- Link: GERD Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- Link: What is Acid Reflux?: Causes and Symptoms
- Related: What is Dysphagia?
- Link: Dysphagia Symptoms
- Link: Dysphagia Causes
- Link: Dysphagia Risk Factors
- Link: Dysphagia Treatments
- Related: What is Heartburn?
- Link: Heartburn Symptoms
- Link: Heartburn Causes
- Link: Heartburn Risk Factors
- Link: Heartburn Treatments
- Link: Acid Reflex and GERD: The same thing?
- Info: What medications can cause GI Side effects?
- Info: Paying attention to endoscopic ulcers and people prescribed blood thinners, such as coumadin (Warfarin)
Info: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Link: IBS Symptoms, Tests, & Treatment
- Explanatory Article: IBS World Guidelines
- Link: A Picture Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Link: Irritable Bowel Self-Help & Support Group Online
- Link: Rome Criteria for Diagnosis & treatment of IBS
- Link: Dietary changes and Medications to Consider
- Link: 7 Tips for Avoiding IBS Flare Ups
- Link: Dr. Mark Hyman's 5 Tips for Curing IBS without Meds
- Listen! Click Here: New & Emerging Therapies for IBD
- Listen! Click Here: Challenges Facing Children & Teens with IBD
- Listen! Click Here: Psychological Aspects of IBD for Kids/Teens
- Listen! Click Here: Tips for Parents of Children & Teens with IBD
- Link: Understanding & managing IBS Pain
- Website: International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders
- Link: IBS Basic Treatment
IBS & Crones Psychological Treatment Specialists:
- Primary Care Psychology Associates., Chicagoland Citywide www.pcpachicago.com
- Oak Park Behavioral Health Center
Info: Kidney Health & Related Concerns - coming soon!
- Link: What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
- Link: Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
- Link: Race, Ethnicity and Kidney Disease
- Link: Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
- Link: Children and Kidney Disease
- Link: What is Acute Kidney Failure?
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Symptoms
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Causes
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Risk Factors
- Link: Acute Kidney Failure Treatments
- Picture Slideshow:
- Website:
- Related Issue -- Link: Medication Side Effects & Risks to Kidney Health
Info: Liver Diseases - coming soon!
- Link: What is Liver Disease?
- Link: Liver Disease Symptoms
- Link: Liver Disease Causes
- Link: Liver Disease Risk Factors
- Link: Liver Disease Treatments
Types of Liver Diseases
- Link: What is Alagille Syndrome?
- Website: The Alagille Syndrome Alliance
- Link: What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
- Link: What is Autoimmune Hepatitis?
- Link: What is Biliary Atresia?
- Link: What is Cirrhosis?
- Link: What is Cystic Disease?
- Link: What is Fatty Liver Disease?
- Link: What is Galactosemia?
- Link: What are Gallstones?
- Link: What is Gilbert's Syndrome?
- Link: What is Hemochromatosis?
- Link: What is Liver Cancer?
- Link: Liver Disease in Pregnancy
- Link: Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
- Link: What is Neonatal Hepatitis?
- Link: What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?
- Link: What is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
- Link: What is Porphyria?
- Link: What is Reye's Syndrome?
- Link: What is Sarcoidosis?
- Link: What is Toxic Hepatitis?
- Link: What is Type 1 Glycogen Storage Disease?
- Link: What is Tyrosinemia?
- Link: What is Viral Hepatitis A, B, C?
- Link: What is Wilson Disease?
More on Liver Disease
- Link: CLICK HERE to find a Liver Specialist Near YOU
- Info: Why do My Liver Enzyme Levels Matter?
- Picture Slideshow:
- Website:
- Link: Alcohol and The Liver
- Related Issue -- Link: Cirrhosis due to Alcoholism
- Link: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Link: Medication Side Effects & Risks to Liver Health
-Link: 6 Biggest Risks of Not Treating Hepatitis C
Info: Menopause & Related Concerns
- Link: Menopause Complications
- Link: National Institute on Aging: Menopause: Time for a Change
- Link: What is Cardiovascular Disease?
- Link: What is Osteoporosis?
- Link: Osteoporosis Exercise
- Link: Osteoporosis Across Cultures
- Link: The Osteoporosis and Menopause Connection
- Video Link: Osteoporosis-Menopause Connection
- Link: 14 Little-Known Causes of Osteoporosis
- Link: Foods to Help Manage Osteoporosis
- Link: Pain Management for Osteoporosis
- Related: Men Get Osteoporosis, Too!
- Website: National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Link: What is Urinary Incontinence?
- Link: Types of Urinary Incontinence
- Link: Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder
- Link: Causes of Female Incontinence
- Link: Kris Jenner's Leaky Bladder Problem
- Link: Urinary Incontinence Fact Sheet
- Link: Terms to Know
- Link: Frequently Asked Questions About Urinary Incontinence
- Link: The Truth Behind Six Incontinence Myths
- Link: Incontinence Affects Young Childless Women, Too
- Link: The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and Depression
- Link: Kegel Exercises for Urinary Incontinence
- Link: Urinary Incontinence and Your Sex Life
- Website: American Urogynecologic Society
- Website: National Association For Continence
- Website: Urology Care Foundation
Info: Migraines & Headaches - Coming soon!
- Link: What is a Migraine?
- Link: Migraine Symptoms
- Link: Migraine Causes
- Link: Migraine Risk Factors
- Link: Migraine Treatments
- Link: Supplements to Help Reduce the Frequency of Migraines
- Link: Migraine Treatments
- Info: Other Types of Headaches
- Info: Post-Concussional Syndrome (see above under Concussion)
Info: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Link: What is Multiple Sclerosis?
- Link: Diagnosis & Symptoms
- Link: Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Link: Treatment Options
- Link: Medications for MS
- Link: 9 Multiple Sclerosis Myths
- Link: How to Have a Healthy Sex Life with MS
- Link: Intimacy & MS
- Link: Sexual Healing for MS
- Link: MS Understanding Your Symptoms: Personal Stories
Info: Ovarian Diseases & Related Health Concerns
- Link: What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
- Link: PCOS Fact Sheet
- PDF: Frequently Asked Questions on PCOS
- Website: PCOS Foundation
- Website: Center for Young Women's Health
- Find a Physician: UChicago Center for PCOS
- Link: What Is Premature Ovarian Failure (aka Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI))?
- Link: What Causes POI?
- Link: Disorders/Conditions Associated with POI
- Link: Restoring Bone Density In Women With Ovarian Disorder
- Link: What Is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)?
- Link: What Is an Ovarian Torsion?
Info: Pain Management & Chronic Pain - Coming Soon!
- Link: What is Chronic Pain and What are the Symptoms?
- Link: Chronic Pain Treatment Overview
- Link: Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
- Link: Managing Chronic Pain
- Link: Music Therapy for Pain Management
- Link: Pain Management Without Drugs
- Link: Pain Managing Tips for Traveling
- Link: 3 Tips for Managing Chronic Pain in Winter
- Link: How to Manage Pain on the Job
- Website: American Chronic Pain Association: Pain Management Programs
- Link: 7 Simple Tips to Manage Your Chronic Pain
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Info: Parkinson's Disease - coming soon!
- Link: What is Parkinson's Disease?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Video Link: Parkinson's Disease
- Medications: Prescription Medications, Over-the-counter, and more
- Link: Gene Therapy May Improve Parkinson's Symptoms
- Link: Exercise Benefits People With Parkinson's Disease
- Link: Deep Brain Stimulation May Ease Some Parkinson's Pain for Years
- Website: Parkinson's Disease Foundation
- Website: National Parkinson Foundation
- Link: Clinical Trials
- Website: American Parkison Disease Association
- Link: Treatment
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Info: Pulmonary Embolism Risks & Treatment - coming soon!
- Link: What is Pulmonary Embolism?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Risk Factors
- Link: Treatments
- Link: How Do You Know If It's Pulmonary Embolism?
- Link: Health Lessons From Serena Williams' Pulmonary Embolism
- Link: 10 Things To Ask Your Doctor About Pulmonary Embolism
Info: Swollen Feet and Ankles - coming soon!
- Link: Swollen Feet and Ankles Information
- Link: 10 Common Causes of Swollen Feet and Ankles
- Link: Pregnancy and Swollen Feet
- Link: 10 Tips to Prevent Swollen Feet During Air Travel
Info: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Picture Slideshow: Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: Reports of Leflunomide Hepatotoxicity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
- Link: Info for Moms-to-be & Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Website: Rheumatology.com
- Related Issue - Psoriatic Arthritis
Info: Atrial Fibrillation & Cardiac Conditions
- Link: Atrial Fibrillation Picture Slideshow
- Link: Lifestyle Changes for Your Heart
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms & Signs
- Link: Stages of Congestive Heart Failure
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Care at Home
- Link: Cardiac Rehab Angina Log
- Handy Form: Who to Call When I am Afraid About Stroke
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- Link: Reports of Leflunomide Hepatotoxicity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Link: Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
- Link: Info for Moms-to-be & Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Website: Rheumatology.com
- Related Issue - Psoriatic Arthritis
Info: Atrial Fibrillation & Cardiac Conditions
- Link: Atrial Fibrillation Picture Slideshow
- Link: Lifestyle Changes for Your Heart
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms & Signs
- Link: Stages of Congestive Heart Failure
- Link: Congestive Heart Failure Care at Home
- Link: Cardiac Rehab Angina Log
- Handy Form: Who to Call When I am Afraid About Stroke
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Info: Thyroid Disorders - Coming Soon!
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HYPO-THYROIDISM
Link: What is Hypothyroidism? Symptoms: Fatigue, Constipation, and more Medication: Levothyroxine and more Treatment: Thyroid Hormone Replacement and more LINK: HYPOTHYROID UNSPECIFIED |
HYPER-THYROIDISM
Link: What is Hyperthyroidism? Symptoms: Sudden Weight Loss, Tachycardia, and more Medication: Anti-thyroid medications and more Treatment: Radioactive Iodine Treatments and more |
HASHIMOTO'S THYROID DISEASE
Link: What is Hashimoto's Disease? Symptoms: Fatigue and Sluggishness, Constipation, Pale Dry Skin, and more Medication: Synthetic Hormones and more Treatment: Replacing Hormones With Medication to Regulate Hormone Levels |
Info: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Link: What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
- Link: What are the symptoms?
- Video: Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Link: Traumatic Brain Injury and Dystonia
- Link: Depression After Brain Injury
- Related: Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
- Related: Intracranial Hematoma
- Link: What are the symptoms?
- Video: Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Link: Traumatic Brain Injury and Dystonia
- Link: Depression After Brain Injury
- Related: Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
- Related: Intracranial Hematoma
Info: Vasculitis
- Link: What is Vasculitis?
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Treatments
- Link: Self-help and Daily Living for Vasculitis
- Link: Nutrition and Vasculitis
- Website: Vasculitis Foundation
- Link: Symptoms
- Link: Causes
- Link: Treatments
- Link: Self-help and Daily Living for Vasculitis
- Link: Nutrition and Vasculitis
- Website: Vasculitis Foundation
Tools, Trackers & Resources to Help You Keep Healthy!
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- Make Your Heart Happy! Activity Log
- Tool for Monitoring Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, & Weight - Family Tree Form - Weekly Tracker Form: Glucose Tracker - My Prescribed Medicine Chart - PACE Guide Sheet: Prepare for Your Doctor's Visit - BMI Calculator |