Vaginitis / Vaginal Infections

Vaginitis is the medical term for inflammation of the vagina. The inflammation can be caused by yeast or bacterial infections, sexually transmitted diseases, changing hormone levels during menopause, or allergic reactions to soaps or fabric.

Learn more by joining this online group on vaginitis.

Vaginosis

Vaginosis is irritation, itching, swelling and an unpleasant discharge from the vagina caused by an imbalance of the natural bacteria, or an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, that inhabit the vagina. This is usually treated with antibiotics.

Learn more about the condition and meet experts on our online group on vaginosis.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are veins which have become enlarged and painful. Usually this happens in the leg among people who need to stand or walk a lot. It looks bad and it can be painful and itchy.

This varicose veins support group will help you meet others with the same problem and doctors who specialize in treating varicose veins.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a kind of disease characterized by inflammation and destruction of blood vessels, usually caused by the body's immune system attacking its own body.

Join our online support group for vasculitis to ask your questions to experts and meet others with the same condition.

Vertigo

Vertigo is a balance disorder that causes a sensation of spinning or dizziness when a person is actually stationary. It can lead to nausea, and in severe cases, problems in standing and walking.

Join our vertigo support group to meet doctors and other people dealing with vertigo who can help.

Vitamin B-12

Part of the Vitamin B complex group, Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It has important roles to play in the normal functioning of the nervous system, especially the brain and in the synthesis of blood and energy production.

Our support group can tell you more about vitamin B12, and their benefits.

Vitamin B-6

Vitamin B-6 or pyridoxine as it is called, belongs to the class of vitamins, called B-complex. It is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. Pyridoxine is the most commonly used form in vitamin supplements. The chemical name for pyridoxine is 2-methyl-3-OH-4, 5-dihydroxymet pyrinidine. The other two forms of the vitamin contain an aldehyde group (py ... Read More

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B9, or folic acid, is of great nutritional importance especially during gestation. Deficiency could result in macrocytic anemia and birth defects in newborns. Researchers have reason to believe that it can also slow down the effects of age on the brain.

Our support group can tell you more about vitamin B9, and their benefits.

Vitamin C / Ascorbic acid

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is one of the essential micronutrients. This vitamin helps bones, muscles, and blood to form and damaged tissue to heal. It helps the body to absorb iron and is an antioxidant. Inadequate levels of this vitamin has been linked to gum disease and high blood pressure.

Learn more by joining our online group on Vitamin C and talking to the experts.

Vitamin Supplements

While supplements should not be your main source of nutrition, essential nutrients derived from food can be complemented using synthesized vitamins. This section elaborates on the benefits of supplements as nutritional sources.

Our support group can tell you more about vitamin supplements, and their benefits.