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by Kenneth Hoffman Let’s set the stage: Pretend that you have chronic low back pain. How would you treat it?Conventionally, you may take painkillers or an epidural to numb the pain. However, this method will only mask the symptoms.Now, pretend you have a headache. How would you treat that? Commonly, you can pop an Advil and hope it goes away, right?Unfortunately, all too often, lower back pain or headache will come back... 2/18/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. By: Judah Gutwein, Regency Nursing & Post-acute Rehabilitation CentersFor residents of long-term care facilities, visits from family and friends are more than just appreciated, they are important for their emotional well-being. In addition to providing an opportunity to stay in touch with loved ones, relive memories, share experiences, and enjoy quality time together, personal visits help reassure... 2/16/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Dr. Katja Pohl Psychotherapy We all have friends and family that are struggling and could benefit from therapy. I often hear people say “He/she really needs some help." It can be quite obvious when someone needs additional support, but how can you possibly suggest that someone see a psychologist or therapist of some sort?Recommending professional help is a delicate issue. You certainly risk being met with anger and resentment.... 2/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Pauline Simons Anti-aging supplements - are they even a thing? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, they are very real. They can contain potent nutrients which have been proven to be capable of staving off signs of aging. In fact, a few of these nutrients are also some of the main ingredients in natural anti-aging creams and serums too. These supplements are becoming very popular among consumers as well as doctors.If... 2/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Janet Valenty As sensual beings, humans are affected by all of their senses. One of the most primal reactions we have, the sense of smell, comes from our body's olfactory system. Smells stimulate nerve endings in the olfactory bulb, which send information to the limbic system of the brain. The limbic system is associated with memories, emotions and our sex drive.Essential oils are one of the most effective ways... 2/10/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Amanda Smith Gyms have gained an outrageous number of members over the past several decades and the numbers seem to be increasing at a steady pace. Many women who want to lose weight and get fit initially choose to go to a gym because of the access to equipment, fitness professionals, and for the social interaction from others with similar goals who they run into while at the gym. For many women, this makes sense... 2/7/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Greg Montoya Tiny houses are a new trend sweeping the country. No one argues the impact negative stress can have on your health and lifespan. With stress being a major contributing factor to disease, and even death, more and more people are realizing that big houses and all the stress that comes along with them, such as high bills, maintenance etc., means less free time to do more exciting things in life. There... 2/6/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Carolyn Lepore-Duke Have You Been Putting Off Getting Fit?Now is the time to start focusing on ways to be healthy and stop worrying about getting older. Even if you haven't thought about exercising in the past, the time is now to consider a fitness routine. The benefits of exercise and fitness are supported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).According to the HealthyPeople.gov, an agency connected to the US Department... 2/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Raffi Bilek In my last post, I addressed people whose spouses have cheated on them and tried to offer some guidelines for surviving the crisis. In this post I'd like to speak to those on the other side of the equation, namely, the cheaters. In particular I will be speaking to folks who have already been caught and who would like to save the marriage – if you are planning to leave the marriage anyway, that is a... 2/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. By: Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. - Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation CentersWhat Does POLST Stand For?POLST stands for Practitioner Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment.POLST is a set of medical orders that places control of end-of-life healthcare decisions into the hands of the patient.POLST forms are signed by the doctor and the patient and serves to outline the precise treatment that the patient wishes... 2/3/2018 8:00:00 AM
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