The Human Touch Can Heal

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Did you know that the human touch can be healing? It’s true!  Think about it for a second. When you are feeling down or depressed and someone gives you a hug, how do you feel? If you are like most, you start to feel better. It may be due to the fact that someone caredcontinue reading

YesterYears of Nursing If These Walls Could Talk

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This guest post was written by Angela Brooks At 4am as I walk down the same hallway that I have walked up and down thousands of time my mind’s eye begins to think about the many events that had taken place in the different corners among the faces, nursing staff and patients. Each place incontinue reading

Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

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First, understand that Alzheimer's disease is one that is progressive. It is a fatal brain disease that affects approximately 5 million Americans. That's an astounding number and with the aging baby-boomer's the statistics are sure to climb even higher in the next few decades. Some of the warning signs associated with Alzheimer's disease are: memorycontinue reading

Reduce Your Blood Pressure Risk With Berries

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Sure, after reading the title you thought it was silly, but it’s true. You can reduce your risk of high blood pressure with a serving of berries a day. What does high blood pressure mean? Simply put, the blood flow that goes through your arteries is increased and can lead to serious complications. Some ofcontinue reading

Great for Every Season

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During the winter months its common to reach for over the counter items to help with cough and colds. However, did you know that one of the safest and most natural items found has been around for decades? This item that my mom and perhaps your mom used as well was one that we ascontinue reading

Eating Right Is As Simple as 1, 2, 3

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We all know that in order to stay healthy and be at optimum health we must eat right. However, many are still confused with what exactly is meant by the words – ‘eat right’. In hopes to help you understand I have broken it down to 3 key points. Taking these points into consideration andcontinue reading