by Leisa Watkins | Apr 15, 2023 | Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis risk factors are important to consider as we age, as this condition often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. That is what happened to me. Thankfully, I asked for a bone density scan. I did so because I knew some of the medications I had been on for...
by Leisa Watkins | Apr 8, 2023 | Chronic Illness
Illnesses come in different forms and durations, and one key aspect of health that often poses challenges is whether an illness is acute or chronic. While acute illnesses are typically short-term and resolve within a relatively brief period, chronic illnesses are...
by Leisa Watkins | Apr 5, 2023 | Pancreatitis
The symptoms of pancreatitis can mimic several things, so the first time I was diagnosed and hospitalized with pancreatitis I was quite surprised. I was sure I had a really bad ulcer, But when I got too sick to stand, I headed to the ER. After they ran some test...
by Leisa Watkins | Apr 3, 2023 | Chronic Illness, Nutrition
Dealing with chronic illness can be tough, and finding ways to manage symptoms can be challenging so I just had to share with you the benefits of proteolytic enzymes for Individuals with chronic illnesses. I am always researching ways I can assist myself and my family...
by Leisa Watkins | Mar 3, 2023 | Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. The disease has been recognized for centuries, but it was not until the 19th century that it began to be recognized as a distinct clinical entity.The first description of...
by Leisa Watkins | Feb 28, 2022 | Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis
The power of words, after a medical diagnosis, should not be underestimated. They can provide you and I with the ability to change our outlook about life, the disease, and our potential outcome. Some words are more powerful than others by their very nature. Words...