Lisa Merrell

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• A Prolonged Fever of Unknown Origins

  A fever of unknown origins (FUO) is described as febrile disease/illness. It is characterized as the following: A fever greater than 38.3 degree Celsius on several occasions, the duration of the illness lasts for more than 3 weeks, and there is a failure to reach a diagnosis in spite of a weeklong...

• The Benefits of Using Cannabinoid Patches to Ease Fibromyalgia Pain

  A patient suffering from fibromyalgia knows all too well that the disease causes a life of constant inflammation and muscular pain. These symptoms can contribute to a wide array of other problems, including mood and sleep issues, resulting in a further degradation of the quality of life. Medicines...

• Are there any alternative methods of immunization for my child apart from the vaccinations?

  Center for Disease control (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (APIC) have 14 vaccinations before the age of 2 years. This makes some parents concerned as it might overwhelm the immune system of their child. There are two options that parents can opt for•    Selective vaccine...

• The Lupus Foundation of America’s Outstanding Achievements

  Not only can lupus be painful, but it also can damage the skin, organs, and joints. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is chronic or has signs lasting more than six weeks and are often with patients for many years.Lupus means that something is wrong with the immune systems, which fights off...

• Are Low Glycemic Diets Effective?

  What is a low glycemic diet?A low glycemic diet, also known as glycemic index diet, or GI diet, is the basis of a number of popular diet plans for losing weight. Low glycemic diets are based on the glycemic index of different food materials.Glycemic index The glycemic index is the list that...

• The Most Common Misconceptions About Parkinson's Disease

  What is Parkinson’s disease?Parkinson’s disease is known to affect the nerve cells, which produce the brain chemical called dopamine. It is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system, which can affect movements of the body. This disease gradually develops, wherein there is hardly any...