Hidradenitis Suppurativa, often shortened to HS, is a chronic skin condition that causes bumps, lesions and wounds that form near hair follicles under the skin. There are three stages starting from a mild form with a bump or two that fill with pus and moving up to severe symptoms of abscesses forming, tunnels or sinus tracts joining, infections and scarring. Because there is no cure, all treatments help to manage or reduce the symptoms and complications that come with HS. That includes medical support, emotional support as well as making certain lifestyle changes like adopting a Hidradenitis Suppurativa diet.   Complications That Come From Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Complications are more likely in people with stage 2 or 3 flare-ups. They include but are not limited to; Abscesses and Drainage: Areas that are prone to HS are prone to forming deep pockets of exudate in the form of abscesses that need careful  treatment, as well as medication from a doctor to treat. The wounds are slow and difficult to heal, and can sometimes become infected. A Change In How Your Skin Appears: Scarring is common after the wounds eventually heal and pitted skin is also a problem. Difficulty Moving: The sores, wounds and scar tissue can all add up,making it hard to move and painful to move, especially when it is affecting the thighs and armpits. Arthritis is also a complication that some people with HS have to deal with. Fistulas: fistulas are when the tunnels or passages join together beneath the wounds. Since HS often flares where there are lymph nodes their drainage can be negatively affected by the scar tissue. Anxiety, Depression and Isolation: It is not uncommon in people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa to struggle with these things as the condition impacts their appearance, their self-confidence, keeps them indoors and makes them feel things like embarrassment and even shame.   What Can You Do? Some coping tips include: Finding a support group, counselor or therapist you can talk to about your emotions and struggles. Sometimes these people will have real experience and can offer useful advice and sometimes they are a great and safe place you can unload to. Look at ways to manage your stress, that might be via medication but you can also consider things like meditation, keeping a journal or changing somethings in your life like a Hidradenitis Suppurativa diet. Keep your family and friends aware of what is happening physically and emotionally so they can be there to support you, rather than pushing people away. Find a good doctor. Sometimes that might mean pushing for a specialist or getting referrals until you find someone you are happy with and feel are listening to you. Let them help manage your pain and properly care for your wounds.   Conclusion: As a person with HS has to deal with flare-ups, periods where symptoms are worse, and they are unpredictable it can leave people struggling not just with the physical symptoms but also [...]

Myotherapy that translates to "muscle therapy" is a form of physical technique (PT) used for assessing, treating and relieving musculoskeletal pain caused by the dysfunction of myofascia or skeletal muscles. It is basically a combination of trigger point therapy with different manipulation and soft tissue massage such as joint mobilization, dry needling and muscle energy technique. It is very different than simple muscle massaging and he techniques also differ for muscle massage and myotherapy.   What Are the Symptoms of Myofascial Dysfunction? Myofascial are fibrous, thin tissues that are present around every muscle of the body. Your tendons and ligaments comprise of myofascial in bundled state. You should choose a registered therapist from any reputed organization before you go for muscle therapy or myofascial. When these tissue sheets are damaged, severe pain is experienced along with symptoms like: Muscle Stiffness Constant and deep ache Sore spots on various muscles Numbness Tight joints Recurring pin & needle sensation or prickling sensation Certified myotherapies analyse the symptoms and then determine the type of treatment that will be suitable. Apart from this, therapies are also useful for curing tension headache, sports injuries, pain due to improper posture, tennis elbow, chronic back pain, muscle sprains and shoulder impingement syndrome as well.   Understanding Role of a Certified & Reliable Myotherapist The true essence of this technique can be witnessed when you count on a certified myotherapist. The myotherapis can effectively asses and then treat connective tissue i.e. tendons, ligaments, muscles, tissue coverings and joint capsules using hand-on methods and other specialized techniques. essentially, the myotherapis will incorporate the following steps in their treatment: Get a detailed in-sight of the patient's medical history Observe the affected tissues, gait and movement   What Are the Techniques Used in Myotherapy? As mentioned earlier, myotherapy involves a wide range of treatment, which is provided with respect to the assessments made by myotherapis and these are: Massage, incorporates remedial and sports techniques Hot & cold therapy Moving the affected parts gently through its range of motion Acupressure or trigger point therapy Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Dry myofasical needling Different techniques of the therapy are usually delivered by the myotherapist in sessions and each session lasts approximately for an hour. The therapist must know the trigger points of applying pressure before they finish the therapeutic portion.   How Beneficial Can Myotherapy Be for Treating Muscle Dysfunction? Myotherapy can be beneficial for patients who suffer from musculoskeletal and associated conditions in not just one but many ways and some of them are: Corrects Posture: The myotherapis design individual treatment regime based on present condition and needs of the patient. Due to this, the muscles get strengthened and the overall posture of the body is improved to a dramatic extent. Reduces Stress: Various forms of massage catered via myotherapy help in combating anxiety, stress and enhance your well-being. This is the reason why most of the patients remain relaxed throughout the treatment. Improves Joint Movement Range: The full movement of joint [...]

No matter how healthy you think your diet is, there is a high chance you aren’t consuming all the nutrients you need. You may eat all the fruits and vegetables you can, and it still isn’t enough. While many dietary recommendations can be made, what we should understand is that women have different nutritional needs when it comes to multivitamins. Vitamins are much needed for your overall well-being. Most women can make a shift in a way they consume food, and that will help gain all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Here is a list of best multivitamins for women. Folate: This component helps a baby develop a strong spine and reduce the risk of having spinal problems. Women who are of the childbearing age need to consume folates as it reduces the risk of abnormalities in the fetus when they do get pregnant. Folate also assists in creating red blood cells and helps in digesting protein. The doctors usually prescribe folic acid supplements to those who are pregnant. Folate is present in sprouts, broccoli, spinach, and potatoes. It’s also found in brown rice, cereals, and bread. If you’re above 20 years of age, 400 mcg of folic acid should be consumed every day, and when pregnant, the amount should increase to 600 mcg. Breastfeeding women should consume about 500 mcg of the nutrient. Iodine: This mineral is critically needed for the brain development of a baby during pregnancy. A study was conducted to determine what vitamins and minerals women lack and the findings proved that women between the ages of 20-40 have lower iodine levels than most other age groups. Iodine is usually found in dairy, tuna, shrimp, eggs and seaweed. The recommended amount of iodine to be consumed by middle-aged women is 150 mcg per day. Iron: Iron is essential as it helps in increasing the number of red blood cells present in the body. This helps in keeping the blood clean and healthy. When women menstruate, they lose a lot of iron and hence are advised to consume lots of it. Deficiency of iron can lead to anemia. Iron is present in both animal and plant sources. Iron procured from animal sources is better absorbed by the human body. Absorption of iron from plant sources usually works better when eaten as a combination with vitamin C. Iron is found in meat, eggs, fish, green, red and yellow peppers, nuts, seeds, and dark leafy vegetables. Women in the age of 19-50 years need around 18 mg of iron every day, and pregnant women need about 27 mg of iron. Older women need approximately 8 mg daily. Calcium: Calcium is needed for the foundation of healthy bones in a human body. This is needed for women as they can develop a condition called Osteoporosis. As you near menopause, the body starts to produce less estrogen, and that can lead to a lot of complications, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Exercise is needed to [...]