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5 Tips to Leaving a Medical Appointment Feeling Heard and Respected
We’ve all watched House and got this far-fetched idea that the diagnosis process is a team of health professionals dedicated to you for days-on-end. After all your symptoms present them self in an oddly well-timed fashion, your self-righteous health care provider gives you some meds, and you’re cured.
By Wellness Mel7 years ago in Longevity
At Least It’s Not Cancer
I still remember the feeling. It's a punch-you-in-the-stomach, going-to-spew-my-breakfast feeling. Well, it's a lot more than that and something that is hard to describe. You are living your life, and then—BAM!—everything changes. You are no longer invincible. You are now a sick person.
By Jennie Carr7 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies for Migraines
I've suffered with migraines for most of my life. And it's only after years of shoving down ibuprofen and whatever else I could find in the cupboard that I started to seek out alternative options. Here is a short list of things I have found helpful. Not just for getting rid of pain but also to feel better and less nauseous.
By Lauren Barnard8 years ago in Longevity
You Have Your Tooth Knocked Out?
After you had your tooth knocked out, the first thing you should do is to try your best to save it and here's an article explaining exactly how to save your tooth. What I want to do here is going a little deeper and talk about what you should do if your tooth can't be saved, with a missing tooth and an empty socket in your mouth, what you should do about it?
By Terry Tang8 years ago in Longevity
Reasons Why You Can't Fall Asleep at Night & What You Can Do
Sleep is indispensable to wellbeing. So if you have trouble falling asleep, you need to figure out why you can't fall asleep and fix that problem! Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder among Americans, but there's a lot of steps you can take before even seeking medical treatment. Adjusting your routine, practicing mindfulness, and incorporating herbal supplements are just a few of the things you can do to vastly improve your quality of life.
By Chica Reyass8 years ago in Longevity
Positivity Is Not a Quick Fix
When New Agers tell you, "think positive and it will be okay," they do not realize how destructive this nonsense is for mentally ill people. You see, we mentally ill folks have any number of “bad” thoughts because our brain pulls a number on us — especially if you are an anxious person or a schizophrenic, and schizophrenics can be anxious at times as well, since a big symptom of schizophrenia is massive anxiety. This is why medication taking is so important for those of us with mental health diagnoses. You positive attitude jerks don’t realize that when you feel bad, you feel bad.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Longevity
