The end of menstruation and fertility is a natural biological process, not a medical condition. Even so, the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause can disrupt a women's life and require treatm
"This book is written by an individual who has lived with celiac disease (CD) for fourteen years and has practiced nursing for over forty-five years. Immediately after being diagnosed, at age sixty, s
An estimated 7.8 percent of all Americans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. PTSD can affect anyone ? from war veterans and abuse victims to persons directl
Over 450,000 individuals in the United States have multiple sclerosis. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis poses potential concerns related to all aspects of life and plans for the future. One of the f
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is sometimes dismissed as an "all in your head" illness, as there are no tests or other physical signs to diagnose CFS. A diagnosis is given when a health care practitioner h
Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints. Nearly everyone gets a one at some point in their lives and over 45 million Americans suffer with chronic headaches each year. Headache disorde
In the United States, 23.6 million people-7.8 percent of the population— have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to serious complications, including blindness, kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, periphe
