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Cirrhosis of the liver, or hepatic cirrhosis, is a degenerative late-stage disease of the liver and its complications resulting in scarring(fibrosis) and liver failure. Cirrhosis is caused by diseases of the liver, such as viral hepatitis(B or C), excessive alcohol consumption, & fatty liver. Every time your liver is injured, by disease or another cause, […]

A migraine is a severe pulsating or throbbing headache that can last for hours or days, and causes sound & light sensitivity and vomiting. It is often located on one side of the head. Migraines can start at any age, but typically start in adolescence and affect women 3 times more than men. There are […]

Your health is too important. Don’t get burned by doctors who dismiss symptoms, deny tests or treatment and potentially misdiagnose medical conditions. Medical gaslighting is undeniably on the rise: The New York Times recently reported research showing that diagnostic errors occur in 1 out of 7 doctor-patient encounters. Recently a Today Show segment featured a woman whose symptoms were […]

Strokes are unfortunately very common, and can be caused by a variety of factors. Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked or interrupted, which can be caused by blocked or narrowed arteries, or a blood clot. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, as well as smoking, diabetes, and […]

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, can comprise a wide range of gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal pain and cramps, diarrhea and constipation, among others. Some facts about IBS: – The causes of IBS are somewhat mysterious. Some are physical – abnormal intestinal muscle contractions, infections and bacterial overgrowth – while other causes stem from stress and […]

Stop what you are doing at this very moment and breathe, thank you for taking a moment to decompress. Did you know that stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension, that presents itself through any event where you may feel frustrated but let us not forget stress is a natural human reaction to […]

Thyroid Eye Disease, or TED, is an autoimmune eye disorder that causes swelling and damage to the muscles & other tissues surrounding the eye and is often associated with thyroid and Graves disease. There are 2 phases of TED: active & stable. The active, or inflammatory, phase can last for up to 3 years, followed […]

According (National Cervical Cancer Coalition) over 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Most cases can be prevented with the HPV vaccination and annual PAP screenings. We encourage women to learn about cervical cancer prevention. Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, and it’s the fourth most common type of cancer […]