Are you afraid of going to the dentist office? For those who are fearful, it doesn't matter if you are seeing a Salt Lake City dentist or a dentist in Harrisburg, the fear is the same. When it comes to having fear of the dentist, here are some practical tips on how to calm the nerves before, … [Read more...] about 7 Practical Tips on How to Calm Dental Fear
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Do I Suspect Medical Negligence? You Bet!
Do you all remember when I was in the hospital for the entire month of December? Well, today, I would like to 'clue' you in on some of the things that happened to me while I was hospitalized. As most of you know, I suffer from a rare genetic disease called Porphyria. This disease is hard to treat … [Read more...] about Do I Suspect Medical Negligence? You Bet!
How to Put Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit
My husband and I live on the East Coast and being prepared for emergencies is an important part of our lives. Just in the past 3 years we have been hit by two hurricanes, one earthquake, one major blizzard, one tornado and several snow & ice storms. Often times when these bad weather events … [Read more...] about How to Put Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit
A Total Hip Replacement at Age 45? You Bet!
Right after Thanksgiving I was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a rare genetic disease called Porphyria that I suffer from. About once a year, I will have a really bad "flare up" of the disease and have to go into the hospital for medical treatment. Before I get into what happened this … [Read more...] about A Total Hip Replacement at Age 45? You Bet!
Tips for Winter Skin Health to Combat the Harsh Weather
Summertime isn’t the only time to pay close attention to your skin health. As the winter months are drawing near, the cold weather poses several challenges to maintaining healthy skin. Not only are you battling rosy cheeks, chapped lips, and dry skin, but now the bronzed color of your skin is well … [Read more...] about Tips for Winter Skin Health to Combat the Harsh Weather
3 Day Cleanse from Omega Juicers with Recipes
Omega Juicers has teamed up with Cleanse America to create a 3-Day Cleanse to help you to eliminate harmful toxins, restore their internal system, and reset your body for a healthier start to 2013. Cleanse safely - For any personal health concerns, you may want to consult a doctor before … [Read more...] about 3 Day Cleanse from Omega Juicers with Recipes
Long Waiting Times at Doctor’s Offices
Over the past 15 years the waiting times at doctor's offices has gotten way out of control. These days you can expect to wait several weeks...if not a few months to get a new patient appointment. When a patient is having a medical problem often times they can't wait weeks or months to be seen. This … [Read more...] about Long Waiting Times at Doctor’s Offices
Cleaning out the First Aid Kit and Medicine Cabinets
How often do you clean out your First Aid Kits and Medicine Cabinets? Most of us...don't clean them out as often as we should! I try to go through them twice a year to dispose of medications that are expired and to reorganized what we have. While I'm at it...I make a list of all of the … [Read more...] about Cleaning out the First Aid Kit and Medicine Cabinets