colorectal screening

Colon Cancer Screening

The month of March is colorectal screening awareness month. In light of the importance of getting screening annually, we thought it was important to spread some awareness and explain the importance of why exactly men should be getting screened. Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, originates in the colon and is the third most …

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military ptsd

Healthy Habits for Military PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that occurs in some individuals who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Most will recover naturally from experiencing a range of reactions after trauma, but those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD. Far too many veterans returning from war are struggling with …

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learning & ADHD in children

Learning and ADHD in Children

For a child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) learning in a traditional classroom setting can prove to be extremely difficult. If not properly addressed, these issues can be detrimental to the progress and development of a child with ADHD. Because of this, it’s important to identify how ADHD effects the learning process. Symptoms of ADHD …

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Common Sleep Misconceptions

A solid foundation of balance and wellness all starts with a good night’s sleep. When rested, your body and brain work together in harmony and help you succeed both physically and mentally. That’s why getting your sleep schedule in check is a vital part of a healthy routine. Even though many people think they know …

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Gastroparesis Myths

Busting Gastroparesis Myths

Myth # 1: If you simply change your diet, your symptoms will go away. Following a gastroparesis-friendly diet is important for managing your illness, however it will not make all of your symptoms go away.  Because of your gastroparesis, at a baseline your stomach empties slowly, so changing your diet will not make your stomach …

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Parenting & ADHD

Parenting & ADHD – 3 Quick Tips

Parenting in general is one of the most difficult jobs you can have, not to mention parenting a child with ADHD. Symptoms typically include excessive fidgeting, is unable to wait for directions or frequently ignores directions, has trouble remembering recently learned facts and takes too much time or needs a lot of encouragement to complete …

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holiday eating

Gastroparesis Holiday Eating Guide

The winter holidays are a time for friends, family…and food. All year round, gastroparesis suffers must be wary of how much, when, and what they eat. Gastroparesis is a disorder that interferes with proper food digestion. During the eating-centric winter holidays, with plenty of tasty temptations an arm’s length away, people with gastroparesis must remain …

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Dealing with Holiday Depression

The winter holiday season, with celebrations for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s is supposed to be filled with fun, friends, and family. However, for some people, the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. According to a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people with mental illness …

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4 Types of PTSD Symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that some people develop after experiencing a shocking or dangerous event. Nearly everyone who experiences trauma will experience some form of stress reaction in the days after the event, but not everyone develops PTSD. People who experience symptoms that interfere with their life longer than a month may …

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