Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks healthy body tissue. A unique condition, lupus has earned the nickname “the disease of 1,000 faces” due to its complexity, including the wide range of symptoms. Statistics show that lupus affects up to 1.5 million people in the United States, with about 16,000 new cases reported each year. […]
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. It affects more than 30 million Americans, and more than one million people get diagnosed each year. Part of the problem is that of the 88 million people who have prediabetes, a large percentage of them don’t even know they’re on
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Among other things, Crohn’s disease and celiac disease can both cause stomach troubles, but treatment is different for each condition. At Shine Health and Wellness, our board-certified physician Kimberley Shine, MD, is well-versed in both Crohn’s disease and celiac disease, and she has helped many patients manage these conditions. Read on to learn more about
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In the world today where the term “food allergy” is part of everyday discourse, it makes you wonder if that many Americans really have so many different food allergies. According to research, about 32 million people in the United States have food allergies, and that number includes more than 5 million children under 18 years
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All you want to do in the summer is be outside, enjoy the warmth, and sit by the pool. However, if you suffer from seasonal allergies, this could be your absolute worst nightmare. Between the sneezing and itching, it’s almost impossible to get outside and take in the summer months. There are ways, though, for
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Everyone experiences digestive discomfort at times, such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and cramping. But, at what point do these symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor? In this blog, Kimberley Shine, MD, of Shine Health and Wellness, discusses six situations in which you should see your doctor about digestive problems. 1. There’s blood in your stool
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Many things can increase your chances of developing chronic diseases. Some things you may have no control over — such as genetics — but other things you may have control over — such as not exercising enough. In this blog, Kimberley Shine, MD, of Shine Health and Wellness explains what can increase your chances of
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If you experience digestive distress occasionally, you’re not alone. This happens to most people at times. But if this happens a lot, you may have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These two digestive conditions are often mistaken for one another or referred to interchangeably, but they’re actually two completely different conditions.
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When your immune system is healthy, it helps keep your body strong and fights off foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria. However, when your immune system doesn’t work properly, it attacks healthy cells and tissues, leading to severe complications and autoimmune diseases. These disorders may affect any area of your body, and cause significant disability.
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