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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation: What To Expect After Surgery

Posted on April 28, 2023

Having major cardiac surgery is just one part of an overall strategy to save your life and reduce the chance of subsequent cardiac events. Cardiac rehabilitation may start soon after surgery to strengthen your heart and return you to normal activities. Lifestyle Changes Your rehabilitation team will want to go over your current behaviors and suggest modifications and medical intervention, if needed. If you engage in heavy alcohol use or smoking, it will be critical to change these behaviors. [Read More]

Benefits Of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Posted on March 22, 2023

As people age and go through menopause, their hormone levels decline, especially estrogen. Hormones can also become unbalanced as a result of certain injuries, medications, or surgical procedures. Low levels of circulating estrogen can cause major symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and thinning bones. Traditional hormone replacement therapy is often recommended to ease the symptoms of fluctuating hormones, however, traditional hormone replacement therapy can be risky for some people. [Read More]

Prepping For A Colonoscopy: What To Do The Night Before

Posted on February 6, 2023

The night before your colonoscopy can be a stressful time, but it is important to be prepared to make the experience go as smoothly and comfortably as possible. Here are some tips for what you should do the night before your colonoscopy procedure. Avoid Eating Food After Midnight Your colonoscopy will likely take place in the early morning, so make sure you avoid eating food after midnight the night before. This will help ensure that your colon is clear, which is important so that the doctor can see all of the areas of your colon during the procedure. [Read More]

Why You Should Consider Working With A Certified Health Coach

Posted on January 10, 2023

Are you looking to improve your health in the New Year? While it's pretty easy to join a local gym, perhaps you want to go above and beyond this year to make sure you really get back on the right track. Here's how hiring and working with a certified health coach could benefit you. More Than Working Out  Heading to the gym and getting on the treadmill or onto the bench press is certainly better than sitting on the couch, but truly better health involves so much more than just exercise. [Read More]