Ms. Deborah Lopez LCSW

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• When to Go to the Doctor for Swollen Lymph Nodes

  Lymph nodes are present all over the body. Sometimes, they can be felt as lumps underneath the skin. Oftentimes, the nodes in the neck are palpable. The lymph nodes under the skin become more palpable and more noticeable if they are swollen. But, if the lymph nodes are located near the organs they...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder. Our own immune system attacks our body and destroys bony tissue in the joints. Sometimes, other body parts are also affected, like skin, eyes, blood vessels, lungs, or heart, but mostly the joints are the ones which are mostly affected. It...

• What Is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus?

  Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by light-sensitive skin flare-up, which can be localized or widespread. If not treated effectively, discoid lupus erythematosus can cause permanent scarring. Red rough patches will develop leaving discoloration and...

• Cooking Tips for a Crohn's Diet

  If you are suffering from Crohn’s disease, then you are aware that inflammation of your small intestine can make it more difficult for you to digest and absorb the proper nutrients you require. While there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, there are specific foods that may trigger flare-ups or...

• Want a Healthy Brain? Try the Mediterranean Diet

  A Mediterranean diet reduces the damage to the small blood vessels in the brain, according to a new study. This is the staple diet of people in the Mediterranean region including Italy and Greece. This diet emphasizes the use of fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, legumes, monounsaturated fats,...

• What are the Most Serious Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  The most characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis is the chronic inflammation of the joints in the body. Moreover, autoimmune disorder may cause inflammation in different parts of the body, in addition to the immune system attacking other tissues in the body. This may result in many other...