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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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What Equipment is Needed After Knee Surgery?

If you’re on schedule to undergo a knee surgery and have talked to a surgeon about it, you know that it will take some time to recover from the medical operation. Depending on your procedure, it could take weeks or months before you can get back to being able to independently and safely do your […]

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Heat Sensitivity Symptoms

As my body chemistry changed when I had my children, it is changing again in the pre-menopausal stage of my life and I seem to “overheat” on the regular. As a baby, I was very sensitive to the heat and sun; however, as I grew older, it wasn’t a problem until I was pregnant with […]

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What is Serotonin Withdrawal Syndrome?

As a person who seeks to find the healthy, organic, homeopathic route to certain ailments versus using pain medication, I am prone to serotonin withdrawal syndrome. I must fully disclose ALL of my medicinal solutions to my healthcare providers, including supplements, certain massage practices, essential oils, acupuncture, chiropractic remedies, etc., or I am at risk […]

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When Patients Cannot Afford Their Medications

When patients cannot afford the medications they need, we have a health crisis on our hands. Fortunately, companies out there understand this and are trying to do something about it. Whether they are a nonprofit pharmacy committed to helping people get the medications they need at an affordable price or a community health center that […]