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Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital encourages those who have recovered from a confirmed case of COVID-19 to consider donating blood plasma for convalescent plasma therapy in critically ill patients. Such plasma is currently in short supply. People who recover from coronavirus infection may develop antibodies to the virus that remain...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. Thinking FDA approved means safe and non-FDA approved means unsafe is absolutely untrue? Did you know that over 20% of medications prescribed in the United States are non-FDA approved. So, if your doctor does not support a treatment for the simple reason that “it is...
CRYO850 Performance and Recovery Center Is it a place for wellness? For athletes? Pain management? Skin care? Mental reset? The answer to each question is “YES.” CRYO850 offers drug-free technology for staying young, active, and pain free. Its community culture of healing is literally changing lives. For example: Tracy hobbled in...
A growing body of evidence is suggesting that working out at your health club carries no more risk than any other indoor facility that you might be visiting. The most recent evidence comes from a random, two-week study that began on May 22, studying five different gyms in Oslo,...
By Lisa Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach Practically since 2020 hit, we have been inundated with obstacles that waylay our “good health” resolutions. A few diligent people have not skipped a beat in their health & fitness routines. And some are just now slowly starting back. But after speaking with...
By Stephanie Craig Are you worn out from navigating the current emotional climate in America? Tensions certainly abound. Mask or no mask? Reopen or slow down reopening? Support black lives or support law enforcement? Peaceful protesting or fear of looting? It’s a lot to sort and manage emotionally. Maybe as you’ve...
QUESTION: I’d like to start taking natural remedies such as vitamins, minerals and herbs, but I’m taking several prescriptions. Should I be concerned about mixing the natural with the not-so-natural? ANSWER: Yes. That was my shortest answer ever, wasn’t it? It’s nice to have definitive yeses and no’s in life, but that doesn’t...
By Dr. Kimberly Hood, M.D. Decreased libido is a complicated women’s health issue that requires a thorough conversation of social, psychological and physical factors in order to treat it. Libido can be hindered by depression, kids, finances, bad job, perception of intimacy, insomnia, health issues, hormonal alterations, pain, poor body...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect The Microbiome system has been studied over the last decade and is becoming a hot topic. But what is it? Our microbiome is the bacteria that live on and in our body. There are also different types of microbiome systems including our skin, hair, oral (mouth),...
Question: Because of the quarantine for the pandemic, the loss of my job, family stress, and a long list of other stressors in my life, I need help! What can I do naturally to help my stress level? You have given me some natural approaches like exercise, music and...
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