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Puncture Wounds in the foot
Written by Dr. Jennifer Feeny
Deeper Than It Seems: A Thorough Look At Puncture Wounds In The Foot
Dr. Jennifer Feeny
Puncture wounds are more serious than most people think.
Because the wound creates a hole in the foot, rather than a
tear like a common cut, they are extremely prone to
infections
What does the new screening mammography guidelines mean to you?
Written by Dr Phillip Chao
On Nov 17th (my mother’s birthday), there was a cataclysmic change in mammography.
Read more: What does the new screening mammography guidelines mean to you?
Study raises concerns about outdoor second-hand smoke
Written by Living Well Webmaster
Study raises concerns about outdoor second-hand smoke
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Hands On Health
Written by Ann Wilkinson
Q: My daughter has had symptoms of autism since her 15 month old vaccines.
A Journey Through a Foreign Country Called Cancer, a survivors story.
Written by Living Well Webmaster
"Each of us who has made the journey through the foreign country of cancer has our own story. My journey of two bouts with breast cancer changed my life forever. I learned to speak up for myself, to discover my own special gifts, to deepen my spirituality and belief in the body-mind-spirit connection, and to be grateful for the wonder of life. Although many times it was a dark and difficult path, the road was also lighted with moments of unexpected kindness, love, and miracles. After my own experience, I wanted to help others cope with the diagnosis of cancer, and to realize they are not alone without a passport in a foreign country."
Linda Texter Hall, a breast cancer survivor who was first diagnosed with non-invasive intraductal carcinoma in early 1983, refers to her illness as a “journey through the foreign country of cancer.” And now, because of her experiences, she is committed to help others cope - “to realize they are not alone without a passport in a foreign country.”
Read more: A Journey Through a Foreign Country Called Cancer, a survivors story.
Tiny fruit, big benefits— Blueberries
Written by Debbie Edson RPh
Fresh, ripe blueberries are bursting with flavor, loaded with nutrients and low in carbohydrates. They are high in vitamin C and potassium, are a source of vitamin E and important trace minerals, especially manganese and selenium. Blueberries are a good source of dietary fiber. In addition to their nutritive value, scientists are discovering the tremendous anti-aging, and health protective benefits of blueberries. These benefits are discovered in the very attribute that gives blueberries their sensory appeal – their color.More Facts Type 1 Diabetes
Written by Living Well Webmaster
Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes strikes children suddenly, makes them dependent on injected or pumped insulin for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. While diagnosis most often occurs in childhood and adolescence, it can and does strike adults as well. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. While the causes of this process are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved.
Needs Constant Attention
To stay alive, people with type 1 diabetes must take multiple insulin injections daily or continually infuse insulin through a pump. They must also test their blood sugar by pricking their fingers for blood six or more times per day. While trying to balance insulin doses with their food intake and daily activities, people with this form of diabetes must always be prepared for serious hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemic (high blood sugar) reactions, both of which can be life-limiting and life threatening.
Insulin Does Not Cure It
While insulin allows a person to stay alive, it does not cure diabetes nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating effects, which may include: kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputations, heart attack, stroke, and pregnancy complications.
Difficult to Manage
Despite rigorous attention to maintaining a meal plan and exercise regimen, and always injecting the proper amount of insulin, many other factors can adversely affect efforts to tightly control blood sugar levels including: stress, hormonal changes, periods of growth, physical activity, medications, illness/infection, and fatigue.
Warning Signs
* Warning signs of type 1 diabetes include: extreme thirst, frequent urination, drowsiness or lethargy, increased appetite, sudden weight loss for no reason, sudden vision changes, sugar in urine, fruity odor on breath, heavy or labored breathing, stupor or unconsciousness. These may occur suddenly.
source : Jdrf.org
Mr Ettinger Goes To Washington
Written by Sam Ettinger
Sam Ettinger and Rep. Mike Castle -Delaware
Hi, my name is Sam Ettinger and I am a member of the Delaware Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I have Type 1 Diabetes. Through the Delaware Branch of JDRF, I had the great opportunity to participate in the 6th annual JDRF Children’s Congress. My mother and I took the train from the Wilmington train station into Washington DC. We stayed at the downtown Marriott with the rest of the 152 delegates, 147 from the US and the five international ones.
Each Congress the group of kids gets together with Jane Adams who is a celebrity advocate and professional composer, Alan Siverstr. As a group we performed “Promise to Remember Me”. This was my least favorite activity since I don’t like to sign and several of the parents cried during our performance.
Using Organic Breast Milk
Written by Living Well Webmaster
What are the pros and cons of feeding babies formula versus breast milk? And if I purchase formula, should I spend the extra money on the organic variety?
It is generally acknowledged within the medical community that breast milk is the ideal first food for babies, though modern formula brands can get the job done, too. Human breast milk naturally contains the vitamins and minerals a newborn requires. According to the website KidsHealth.org, breastfed infants have less difficulty with digestion than their formula-fed counterparts. And since breast milk is easily digested, breastfed babies have fewer incidences of diarrhea or constipation.
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