PMDD: PMS "On Steroids"

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A form of extreme moodiness has recently been distinguished from PMS, and it is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). If you have PMS symptoms that go beyond the pale, causing you relationship and career problems, you may have PMDD. Signs and Symptoms A majority of women (over 80%) have differing levels of emotional and physical symptoms before and during their periods. However, only between 3 and 8% have the level of emotional problems that PMDD causes.…

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Your Risk Of Vision Damage

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If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you probably know that it’s caused by your body’s immune system attacking healthy cells and creating inflammation. Unfortunately, having an auto-immune disorder increases your risk of acquiring other auto-immune diseases, like uveitis. Uveitis is an auto-immune disease that creates inflammation in the eye which can cause vision damage, pain, and blindness. Inflammation Damage In Your Eyes Uveitis damages the eyes in the same way that rheumatoid arthritis damages your joints: your overly aggressive immune systems attacks healthy cells, creating inflammation and damaging tissue.…

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Fertility And You: What Not To Do When Trying To Get Pregnant

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When you are struggling with infertility issues, you may find yourself at a loss as far as what to do to increase your chances of conception. You schedule an appointment at an infertility clinic, start taking hormones, harvest your eggs, and maybe even try in vitro or other invasive medical procedures. However, while you are trying these numerous methods to solve your fertility problems, you may be missing some of the key things you can be doing at home to help increase your chances of conception.…

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Exploring The Boundaries Of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

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Facial cosmetic surgery made great strides due to necessity during and after World War 1. Fighting in this war was done from long trenches called foxholes. Soldiers would fire from within these trenches, leaving their heads and upper bodies exposed. Horrific facial injuries occurred in large numbers from soldiers suffering facial wounds. Since that time, facial cosmetic surgery has advanced, along with other medical procedures. Entire face transplants can now be performed successfully.…

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Seeing Clearly: How Prescription Sunglasses Can Benefit You

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When out and about, you may find yourself increasingly frustrated with having to reach for those clip-ons that come with most pairs of prescription eyeglasses. Whether it be a sudden glare from the sun while driving or simply going out in public, you may find yourself groaning as you have to wrestle with fastening something to your glasses. If this is the case, prescription sunglasses can prove to be an invaluable and endlessly convenient investment.…

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