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How to Treat CMV
In a recent post, I talked about how I have been struggling with a nasty virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) for over four months. First, I saw my general practitioner, who was very busy; I saw her PA (physician’s assistant), who is not skilled at all and sent me on my way with antibiotics and a […]
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Family
Psychology sociology
How to Deal with People Who Refuse to Help Themselves
As the old saying goes, you cannot help someone who is not willing to help themselves. Okay, that’s great and all, but when someone is toying with suicide, preventing it or at least attempting to, will end up making you crazy in the process. Thus, it helps no one and probably destroys the relationship in […]
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Pain Management
Psychology sociology
How to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
For starters, if you want to reduce stress and anxiety, do not get married or have your children grow into teens. Haha, I’m just kidding! How about merely avoiding contact with anyone or anything? Well, that doesn’t work either. So, if you want to be a participant in your own life and do not want […]
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Health
Weather
Tips for Staying Hydrated in the Heat
It’s that time of year when our retirees and elderly families head south for the winter. Even though it is winter, it is still hot in most southern states, and getting used to the heat and coming from the cold will be a transition. For example, adjusting to Florida’s heat and humidity will not be […]
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Psychology sociology
In What Ways Can Traumatic Experiences Impact Development?
Complex trauma histories in a child’s life may impact them with problems thinking clearly, reasoning, or problem-solving, unable to plan ahead, anticipate the future, and act accordingly. When a child grows up under conditions of a constant threat, all of their internal resources go toward survival. Traumatic experiences affect our neuro pathways and how we […]
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Health
Pain Management
Benefits of Flowers in the Environment
Not only do flowers in the environment keep the ecosystem alive and the bees happy, but they are exceptionally beneficial to us humans inside our homes too. It goes without saying that there was a lot of heartache and situational depression during my divorce. So, I started buying myself flowers each week and putting them […]
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Family
Psychology sociology
How Long Does Relocation Depression Last?
When it comes to depression, there are many different forms of this mental struggle, and as the old saying goes, “No matter where you go, your problems follow” exemplifies what Relocation Depression might look like for you. When making the decision to move, a lot more people than you think expect a different outcome when […]
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Legal
Appeal a Driver’s License Suspension
If you are anything like I was in my early twenties, you might have what is called a “lead foot.” Let’s be honest; sometimes, I still have a lead foot, and it has been decades since I was in my twenties. What is different today than back then? Well, by the time I was a […]
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Health
Psychology sociology
What Does Ozempic Do?
So many people these days seem to be obsessed with Ozempic. I watched my mom suffer from uncontrolled diabetes, and she could have benefitted from this medication as it is and was initially intended for people with diabetes. Ozempic is designed to, along with diet and exercise, improve blood sugar levels in adults with type […]
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Health
What is Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia?
For several years, I have worked through a multitude of physical therapy sessions. I have done so because I am a person who has suffered many injuries. Injuries that are a direct result of playing sports and being physically active for well into my forties – without addressing my injuries right away in an effort […]
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