Vanessa Jimenez

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• The Reality of Being Celiac Positive

  "I still think of my Celiac Disease as a painful break-up that I have to endure for the rest of my life. It was tough being on the receiving end of this diagnosis at the age of 21, when I thought I had so many things going for me. Before I got the diagnosis and forced myself to understand what...

• Teen with Muscular Dystrophy Among 100 Most Inspirational Women

  Breaking beyond the barriersAs of early October 2017, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) released their list of the 100 most inspirational women.  Each year, the list commemorates women from around the world who have pushed the barriers of what has been thought to be possible.  It...

• How to Prevent Shin Splints

  A shin splint is an exercise-induced pain you feel along the inner aspect of your shin bone. It usually occurs as a result of overtraining or increasing the duration and intensity of exercises too much and too quickly. Doctors may refer this condition as the medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). It...

• Gout: What are the Causes and Symptoms?

  Gout is a type of arthritis, characterized by pain, stiffness, and inflammation of one of the joints. If not treated, gouty arthritis may result in recurrence of the inflammation affecting tendons, joints, and other tissues. Gout is more commonly seen in men than in women.Causes of GoutGout is a...

• Man Surprises Girlfriend Suffering from Lupus with a Proposal and Marriage the Same Day

  Getting engaged and getting married are two of the biggest life-changing chapters in any person's life. But, for Nicole Carfagna, a woman who has been diagnosed with lupus, these two important events happened in one night all because of the careful planning and dedication of her then boyfriend, now...

• Leukocyte Esterase Test

  Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...