Thyroid Disorders & Pregnancy
Stressors activate autoimmune diseases and, sometimes, stress pregnancy may cause autoimmune things to come out. Dr. Lara Paraskos, Endocrinologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how pregnancy can contribute to develop the condition.…
Less Breastfeeding Stress for Moms
Sleeping when a baby is sleeping, trying naps and getting breaks, getting support of the baby’s father or relatives and buying plastic cups and plates so as not to be stressed are some of the recommendations of Carey Acosta, Lactation …
Is there really such a thing as a “broken heart”?
Nicknamed “broken heart syndrome”, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a temporary condition associated with sudden, severe weakness of the heart muscle. “Cardio” refers to the heart and “myopathy” means muscle disease. Another name for this condition is “stress-induced cardiomyopathy”, since it …
Is worrying too much a disease?
Everyone worries or feels anxious from time to time. Financial issues, conflicts faced at work, problems with relationships— these are just a few of the events that can bring about anxiety. In prehistoric humans worry, or its more exaggerated counterpart, …
Is shingles a recurrent chickn pox?
What is Shingles? Shingles, known in medical jargon as herpes zoster, is an outbreak on the skin that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox — the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Following a bout of chickenpox, the virus retreats …
How can I manage my stress?
I think most people are feeling a little stressed lately. There are a few very practical things that you can do to stay calm when the world around you seems to be spinning out of control.