Living

I have pondered over this question for a while now. When I open up my mouth and say I advocate for a cause; do I really know what I’m saying...

The 12th of February marks a special anniversary for me. It marked one since I started my biologic injection. This particular injection was what cleared my psoriasis completely. There are...

When something doesn’t go well, it’s natural to look for someone to blame. Recently, I noticed a separating wall in my front yard crumbling from top to bottom. My house...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

During my last mega flare, I felt like the worst parent. I lost my temper quickly with the children, even when they had done nothing out of the ordinary. I...

"What does fashion have to do with psoriasis?" This was a question I overheard while attending an event on World Psoriasis Day back in October 2016. I would consider myself...

When living with a chronic visible condition like psoriasis, it can be easy to feel discouraged, isolated, and depressed. I've lived with psoriasis for almost three decades, and for most...

I have been working for over 40 years of my life. The single biggest obstacle in achieving my professional aspirations has been stress. It’s almost as if all decisions surrounding...

My honest opinion is that “it could be worse” is one of the most generic, overused and overrated phrases. Really, I have heard this more times in my life than...

My teen years were not easy. I was besieged with one health issue upon the next. By the time I hit the high school years, my skin, joints, and digestive...

I have suffered from scalp psoriasis since I was 11 years old. I suffered cradle cap as a baby but was diagnosed with scalp and plaque psoriasis when I was...

I have had psoriasis and mild psoriatic arthritis for 13 years. I know without a doubt that there is no cure. There are heaps of way to manage and we...

Psoriasis in sensitive areas is one topic that most people avoid. Sensitive areas to have the condition are not pleasant areas to discuss. When you notice it, you wonder what...

The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most complex social relationships that we can have. A good clinical practice is the one that involves mutual trust between both parties. The...

I feel so ill-prepared for my seasonal flare. A person would be inclined to think that after all these years and all this time, I would be used to it...