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- Feelings of depression - which include hopelessness, fatigue, anxiety and lack of interest in daily life - are common in people with cirrhosis, especially those ...
- Yes, many people with cirrhosis continue to live near normal lives. If symptoms of cirrhosis or the side effects of treatment are interfering with your usual ...
- Talk to your healthcare provider if you plan on travelling by airplane, as untreated varices can be dangerous and lead to life-threatening bleeding. They may ...
- The Canadian Liver Foundation is a national non-profit organization committed to promoting liver health and providing hope to people living with liver disease. ...
- Writer: Marie Raymond, BScN (Hepatology Service, McGill University Health Centre) Design: Épicentre Illustrations: Sébastien Thibault Copy editor: Jennifer ...
- Practitioners of various healing traditions are currently practising in Canada. Although their services are not available in all communities, many people with ...
- Ayurveda, meaning "the science of life,” originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. It is an extensively developed science and the oldest known medical ...
- Homeopathy involves specially prepared remedies to treat the whole person rather than a diagnosed condition. Homeopathic remedies are chosen by matching the ...
- Many cultures; common ideas
The Indigenous peoples of North America represent diverse cultures. Consequently, there is no single healing tradition that can be ... - Naturopathy blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It uses natural substances and the body’s own healing powers to ...
- The goal of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is to balance the yin (vital function) and the yang (vital essence).
- Acupuncture is a component of TCM widely used by people with HIV. In addition to TCM practitioners, many other health professionals are trained in its use, ...