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Little Horses, Big HeartsImagine if a horse could walk right in to a hospice center, a children's hospital or a rehab facility. They can when they're less than 30-inches tall! Watch as the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses provide rare moments of happiness for those facing
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Hot Flashes or PMS? Progesterone to the RescueDear Pharmacist, I met you at a book signing, and didn’t want to hold up the line to elaborate on my health concerns. You said I should not be taking “unopposed estrogen” and I don’t know what that means. If you recall, I’m post-menopausal, I had a hysterectomy, and my doctor prescribes estradiol tablets. --L.Y., Baltimore, Maryland Answer: I do recall saying that. It scares me that...
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Mark PitstickIs there an afterlife? Is there a God? If so, why is there so much suffering? These are the questions that plagued Mark Pitstick so he researched holistic, scientific, religious and spiritual evidence in his quest for answers. He shares his findings.
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Science and time does not conquer all(Readers note: This is a variation of a musing that I published a few years ago. I am publishing it again because the person it is about has touched my heart, even though I don’t personally know her. I just learned about her today. If you wish to get to know her and her battle, visit her blog.In one of my previous musings, I mentioned the idea of six degrees of separation. It refers to the...
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41589_149328275109600_7946822_n.jpgI have always loved working with seniors right from the beginning of my professional career as a physical therapist. I graduated from USC with a Bachelors in Physical Therapy and then went back to USC for my Masters in Physical Therapy. However, my real e
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CPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You UseYou have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA and then they hit you with a bunch of words you have never heard before. They start talking about machines and mask and humidity. You are told this is long term therapy. What they do not explain is what the machine does, what types of therapy are you eligible for and what will be the best type of therapy for you. CPAP...
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Insomnia and Fibromyalgia; Combination Therapy Helps
Fibromyalgia patients have to learn to deal with chronic pain. The problem is that pain and insomnia cause a vicious cycle of increased pain and decreased sleep. Insomnia has been shown in many studies to decrease a patient’s pain threshold. Treating insomnia can be quite difficult. Medications are usually the first line of treatment. They work well in the beginning but patients build up a...
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Stricken at his PeakOne of our favorite musicians, Bob Rafkin, has dealt with a lot of ups and downs in the music business. But now, he's dealing with a life-threatening illness.
