I linger on the flathouse roof, the moonlight is divine. But my heart is all aflutter like the washing on the line.~Nathalia Crane What happens when your heart actually is “aflutter”? FYI: You need to see a doctor. 1) What is Atrial Fibrillation? A heart that is aflutter may be in Atrial Fibrillation. The word atrial refers to the atria, the...
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“The biggest disease today is…the feeling of being unwanted.” Mother Teresa Why Psoriasis Awareness Matters Psoriasis is a systemic autoimmune condition affecting the skin. This means that the immune system of an individual affected by is attacking their skin. Because of its appearance, people with psoriasis often endure isolation and...
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“Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” — Confucius, The Analects (c. 500 BC) What happens when people, working in healthcare, choose to ignore pain and suffering? What happens when a patient or caregiver complains? Here’s an eye witness account of what happened to one young woman. “I was there to...
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Eating Together For many, being able to commune around a table–talking, laughing and eating–is a sign of health and well-being. That’s why, when someone is sick, and doesn’t eat, conflict can result. Caregivers may feel enormous anxiety, guilt and hopelessness as their loved one loses weight. Yet, caregivers need to know what is...
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August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. In February 2015, Medivizor received a guest post by Melissa Adams VanHouten sharing her journey with this disorder. Since then, Medivizor has tried to bring light to this disorder. There are a few articles on gastroparesis in the Medivizor library. These include Diabetic gastroparesis: what treatment options are...
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