Bunk or De-Bunk “Gargling With Salt Water Can Ease Cold Symptoms”
A sore, itchy throat and respiratory congestion are some of the more common symptoms of a cold, and gargling with salt water seems to help for several reasons. A saline solution can draw excess fluid from inflamed tissues in the throat, making them hurt less. Gargling with salt water is a common home remedy that […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – C.O.P.D.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – C.O.P.D. Understanding the issues faced by someone suffering from COPD. Knowing that 16 million Americans suffer from diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and an estimated 16 million more have yet to be diagnosed. To understand that this is one of the most preventable illnesses. Dr. Alan Radin of the Arbor […]
“Scleroderma: The Underdiagnosed Autoimmune Disease Affecting Seniors”
Most people haven’t heard of the autoimmune disease known as scleroderma. While it is not very widespread compared to many other conditions and illnesses, scleroderma does affect more than 300,000 Americans. Since scleroderma can manifest in elderly adults, their family caregivers and home care providers should become more familiar with the disease and be on […]
