A woman’s menstrual cycle can say a lot about her. A monthly menstrual cycle indicates she is healthy and her hormones are probably within normal levels. For the most part, a menstrual cycle will occur every 21 to 35 days, although the …
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Medical Clowning Is Good Medicine
One of the most revered medical works of the Middle Ages was the Regimen sanitatis Salernitanum, or “Salernitan Guide to Health.” Written in verse, it addresses proper hygiene, diet and sleep practices, along with several outdated treatments such as bloodletting. While much of …
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Have a New Doctor? Take an Active Role During Your Appointment
When first seeing a specialist for a new medical problem, many patients simply show up at the appointed time and place, trying to suppress their fears and anxiety, and too passively go through the process of history, physical examination and discussion. When …
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Meet Barney, a certified therapy dog at The Child and Family Institute
Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP) consists of mental health professionals who utilize therapy animals (i.e. typically dogs, cats, horses, and birds) to assist in the therapeutic process. The use of the therapy pet, such as my dog Barney shown in this video, has …
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Can Acid Reflux Cause Shortness of Breath?
Could acid reflux be the cause of my shortness of breath? Yes. The cause of shortness of breath, recurring bronchial infections and chronic asthma in most patients is acid reflux. In fact, 85% of all patients diagnosed with asthma have acid reflux …
