11/04/2023
Cannabis edibles don’t make you lose weight, but there’s evidence that marijuana can indirectly help with weight loss. In fact, one study suggests that marijuana legalization triggers a 2-6% reduction in the affected population’s obesity rates. Keep reading to learn more about ho Read More
02/14/2018
Cachexia, a wasting disorder that often develops with diagnoses of cancer, AIDS and other severe conditions, affects more than five million people in the U.S. Its symptoms of nausea and vomiting, which lead to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, are devastating. Many strains of med Read More
02/14/2018
More than five million people in the U.S. endure cachexia, a wasting disorder that tends to come from underlying conditions, such as cancer and AIDS. For many cachexia patients, nausea is a frequent, daily symptom that makes it difficult to eat and offset the effects of the disorder. Wit Read More
02/14/2018
Patients with severe chronic illnesses can develop cachexia, also known as wasting syndrome. It causes them to lose a large amount of weight and muscle mass. Losing so much body mass results in fatigue and difficulty fighting off the underlying condition. While cachexia is curable, trea Read More
02/14/2018
Patients with cachexia, also known as wasting syndrome, often deal with chronic fatigue. Tiredness not only reduces your quality of life, but it also makes it harder to put effort into recovery. Plus, the accompanying “brain fog” can get in the way of everyday functioning. Fortunatel Read More
02/14/2018
Appetite issues aren’t necessarily caused by wasting syndrome, but they can make it harder to recover from it. Cachexia often happens as a symptom of an underlying condition like cancer or HIV/AIDS. These kinds of disorders and their treatments can reduce a patient’s appetite. Since Read More
11/21/2017
Wasting Syndrome occurs as a serious side effect of some underlying chronic illnesses. When you have this condition, you find that you aren’t excited about eating, and your body doesn’t seem to be holding onto calories and nutrients when you do. You feel as though your energy has been Read More
11/21/2017
You’ll be understandably concerned if your physician diagnoses you with cachexia, as this wasting disorder is often associated with a severe illness. You could find that you can't eat and that you lack the energy you once had, and you could even notice your physical condition begi Read More
