Fibromyalgia: ways to alleviate and improve quality of life

Fibromyalgia: ways to relieve and improve quality of life What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and increased sensitivity to touch. Many patients also experience cognitive problems ("fibro-fog") and increased sensitivity to stress. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is not fully understood, [...]

Consequences after surgery : ways to recover and improve quality of life

Consequences after surgery : ways to recover and improve quality of life The challenges after surgery or cancer treatment A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can drastically change a patient's life. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy leave not only physical but also emotional traces. Even after successful treatment, long-term effects can occur, including chronic [...]

Rheumatism and arthritis: ways to relieve pain and improve quality of life

Rheumatism and arthritis: ways to relieve pain and improve quality of life What are rheumatism and arthritis? Rheumatism and arthritis are inflammatory joint diseases that lead to pain, swelling and limited mobility. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints. This leads to chronic inflammation and progressive joint degeneration. The [...]

Coeliac disease: living with intolerance and new approaches to healing

Coeliac disease: living with intolerance and new approaches to healing What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the consumption of gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley and rye) leads to inflammation of the small intestine. The intestinal mucosa is damaged by the autoimmune reaction, which can significantly impair the absorption of nutrients. The [...]

Ulcerative colitis: hope through new approaches to cell regeneration

Ulcerative colitis: hope through new approaches to cell regeneration What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine. It leads to persistent inflammation and ulcers in the intestinal mucosa. The most common symptoms include: -abdominal pain -bloody diarrhea -weight loss -severe fatigue The exact cause of ulcerative colitis is not [...]

Crohn's disease: mastering life with chronic intestinal inflammation

Crohn's disease: Managing life with chronic inflammatory bowel disease What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the entire digestive tract, but most commonly the last section of the small intestine and the colon. Symptoms range from: - Abdominal pain - Diarrhea - Weight loss - Severe fatigue "The exact cause of [...]