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By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA A caregiver is a person who takes care of someone who, because of an illness, disability, or injury, is experiencing difficulty in caring for him or herself. The scope of caregiving is virtually limitless. Caregivers can assist with or perform almost all of the activities of daily living. They pick up the mail and …

Allergies and Asthma Allergies and asthma are two of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airway to narrow and makes breathing difficult. Asthma affects 1 in 13 Americans, as many as 6 million of those are under the age of 18. A wide range of factors can trigger symptoms …

If you struggle with poor digestive health or have issues like acid reflux or heartburn and the usual treatments aren’t giving you relief, you may want to try cannabidiol (CBD). It is a natural approach that has been shown to aid in proper digestion. How does CBD affect digestion? There are three main functions of the digestive system. They include …

Each year, over 218,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer, and approximately 142,000 die, making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer death. It’s important to know that you can lower the risk of lung cancer by understanding the potential causes. Smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer, with nearly nine out of ten diagnoses …

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling. Sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. You can get DVT if you have certain medical conditions that affect how the blood clots. A blood clot …

By Dr. Lori DeBlasi Why does Diabetes effect the feet??? Factors that contribute to foot issues in a patient with Diabetes include: 1. Neuropathy In the US, the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is Diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 60 to 70% of patients with diabetes will develop neuropathy within their lifetime. The most common symptoms of …

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), one in three American adults have prediabetes — that’s 96 million people. Even more shocking is the fact that eight in 10 adults don’t even know they have it. Many people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within the next five years if no action is taken to prevent it. What …

Thirteen years ago, Executive Chef Alan Sayles brought his years of dining management experience and culinary artistry to senior living. He wasn’t satisfied with what he found. “I didn’t think seniors were getting what they deserved.” At that time, the norm was batch cooking and serving food from a steam table – where it sat and cooled down. In fact, …

By Dr. Leonard A. Lado, MD, ABPN Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) defines it as a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It usually first appears in the mid-60s …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, NhD, APRN, DNP Mold, also know as mycotoxin, can make you very ill. It is everywhere right now. Mold exposure and subsequent illness from mold are going to be huge problems post Ian. When wet materials are not immediately dried, mold can form. Sometimes you can’t see it or smell it, so you don’t know it’s …