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Fred Fletcher
Dental Care Fears & Anxiety—10 Comforting Facts
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTION A good number of people have unjustified fears or anxieties regarding dental care. Some of that fear springs from misconceptions and myths; others spring from bad experiences they have accidentally bumped into in the past. The good news is that a number of important facts—some of which may not be known to you--can help allay some of those fears and sources of anxiety. TEN REASSURING FACTS... 12/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Manage Anemia Naturally
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Feeling sluggish and struggling to breathe? Anemia may be the culprit. Each year, approximately 2.8 million people are diagnosed with anemia, a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce or maintain enough red blood cells.Left untreated, anemia may result in pregnancy complications, heart issues or even death. That’s why it’s important to treat the symptoms of anemia right away, even if your... 12/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
Dan Newby
Lacking Inspiration? A New Emotion Might Help
by Dan Newby
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The word inspiration often conjures up nebulous, vague, airy images. It can be difficult to pin down what is missing when we aren’t feeling inspired, but we often feel 'heavy' or listless. Is there a more practical way to think about and generate inspiration rather than waiting for it to 'strike'?Our word inspiration comes from Latin and means to "breathe in." Taking a deep breath can help us begin... 12/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Could Buying Houseplants Improve Our Health?
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Houseplants can improve more than the appearance of a home. In general, houseplants remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and increase humidity levels, although effectiveness can vary depending on the types of plants and lighting conditions. Other plants are good to have around due to individual medicinal properties.This can reduce asthma, headaches and other symptoms related to high particulate... 11/29/2019 8:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Can Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Speed up the Healing Process?
by Fred Fletcher
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Introduction Although its use remains somewhat controversial, the selection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a means by which to help injuries heal faster and more effectively has gained much popularity. Instead of (or in addition to) treating physical injuries with physical therapy, medications and surgery, some people have opted to use PRP. Most notably in relation to its usage by famous athletes... 11/27/2019 8:00:00 AM
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When We Have to Take Antibiotics
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Antibiotics are one of the biggest double-edged swords in medicine. They’re a life-saving gift, sparing us from countless diseases that were deadly just a century ago. They can also cause more harm than good when they’re misused or abused, leading to opportunistic infections and the creation of superbugs. So how do we make sure we’re using them correctly? We can help sort it out.To be safe, make sure... 11/25/2019 8:00:00 AM
Darian Carrow
What We Should All Know About Breast Self-Exams
by Darian Carrow
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1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, and every 13 minutes a woman dies from the disease. Let's look at how to become educated on the preventative measures and early detection methods regularly recommended by doctors. Every woman is at risk for breast cancer, but some are more at risk than others due to genetics and their biological makeup. Although many women have found themselves impacted by the... 11/22/2019 8:00:00 AM
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5 Ways the Bedroom Impacts Intimacy
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The bedroom is more than merely a place to sleep. It’s an extension of who we are, and what we do with it can have effects that go well beyond how often we get a solid 8 hours. It may even impact the most intimate areas of our lives. Here are five ways that can happen and ways to set it right. An Uncomfortable Bed Whether the mattress is worn and creaky, the sheets are scratchy or it’s time to replace... 11/21/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Work Beliefs that Hinder Our Wellbeing
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Stress can wreak havoc on our wellbeing and peace of mind. It can even make us physically sick. Unfortunately, Americans are super stressed out. But why? According to Thrive Global, around 25% of people say that work is their biggest stressor. But what if most people bring this stress upon themselves by holding unrealistic beliefs about work? For example, many people think they’ve failed if they take... 11/20/2019 8:00:00 AM
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10 Fun Activities that are Actually Exercise
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Do we get enough exercise? For most of us, the answer is no. In fact, Harvard Health Publishing says that 25% of people get no exercise at all, while only about 50% get the recommended amount of exercise. But why? In addition to citing time factors, many people just don’t enjoy being active. But the good news is, there are several activities that count as an exercise which don’t feel like exercising... 11/19/2019 8:00:00 AM
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