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Don't Neglect Mammograms out of Fear

I waited longer than I should have to start getting regular mammograms. I know they are important, but I have fear of new procedures, and I let this fear hold me back from starting this important health screening. I didn't get my first one until I was 55, and it was only after I had a small lump on my underarm that had me fearing the worst. I finally had my first mammogram. It was quick and easy, and my doctor made me feel very comfortable. I was told my small lump was just a small bit of scar tissue, thankfully, but it was a blessing in disguise that it gave me a scare. I now have regular mammograms now that the "fear of the unknown" is gone. I created this blog to encourage other women to not be afraid of mammograms! They are faster and easier than you think!

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Symptoms & Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Posted on October 16, 2019

Ankylosing spondylitis is an arthritic inflammatory condition of the spine, leading to the fusion of your bones and joints. It causes severe back pain and limited mobility, and while it can be effectively managed, you and your physician may need to try a number of therapies before finding a back pain treatment that alleviates your symptoms. Here are the symptoms and treatment options for ankylosing spondylitis.  Symptoms More common in men than women, the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis usually appear during early adulthood. [Read More]

5 Reasons To Hire Healthcare Consultants In Your Correctional Facility

Posted on September 16, 2019

Since you took over administration of a prison or similar correctional facility, making improvements might have been your priority. As you assess various aspects of the facility, you might focus on how well healthcare is handled there. Your prison may already employ nurses, doctors and other medical practitioners, but bringing on consultants could be smart. Why? 1-You Want to Know What the Standard Is Whether you've worked in other facilities or not, you may not be sure whether your current workplace is operating at or above the same standards that other prisons are. [Read More]

Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Get GERD Under Control

Posted on July 16, 2019

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most problematic medical conditions to haunt mankind on a regular basis. Essentially, GERD is a digestive disorder. Stomach acid backs up into the esophagus with little or no provocation, so even avoiding spicy food doesn't help. Left untreated, GERD is not just uncomfortable or painful — it can have devastating health consequences. At best, it can leave you with esophageal ulcers (which are incredibly painful), esophageal spasms, scarring on your esophagus, and it can even lead to changes in the cell of the esophageal lining that can lead to cancer. [Read More]

4 Of The Health Benefits Of Cannabis

Posted on June 11, 2019

The tide is changing for cannabis in the United States. The stigma that once enshrouded cannabis for so many decades has started to fall away as scientific research has begun to demonstrate that cannabis has myriad health benefits. As a result, more and more states are legalizing weed, particularly marijuana used for medical purposes. In fact, as of May 2019, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana. At a medical cannabis dispensary, those suffering from a variety of illnesses can gain access to a natural drug with drastically fewer side effects than other pharmaceuticals. [Read More]