Ximena Gutierrez LMSW

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  What are Carbohydrates?The body converts the food we eat into energy. Even though we obtain calories and energy from different food sources, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, our main source of energy is still from carbohydrates. The body converts these carbs into glucose, which is the main...

• Separation Anxiety in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and More

  It’s normal for young children to feel anxious when they're separated from a loved one. However, when this fear occurs in a child above six years of age, is intense, and persists for more than four weeks, the child may have separation anxiety disorder.What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?Separation...

• Know What Is Epilepsy with Generalized Seizures

  Epilepsy is a known neurological condition characterized by seizures. These seizures are the result of intense electrical activity in the brain. When this abnormal brain activity happens in one area of the brain, it is called a partial seizure. However, when they occur in the entire brain, it is now...

• Could Pancreas Implantation Present a More Positive Diabetes Prognosis?

  Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects many people around the world, whether it be children or adults. There are still many studies being done on how to diagnose and treat the disease, and fortunately, there have been many discoveries thanks to advanced technology. Just recently, there has been...

• Multitasking Can Help Meet Emotional Needs

  Most of us do multitasking on a daily basis just out of habit and also because it makes us feel good, say results from a study. It is a well known fact that multitasking is less productive and affects the performance of a person. The feel-good factor of the multitasking may be the reason why we tend...

• The Importance of Compassionate Nursing

  Lately, nursing has come under fire for "losing" their compassionate touch when caring for patients. With widespread complaints about negligence in nursing homes, onlookers believe that the job should be revamped. Being compassionate does not require a high skill level. It's more important to be...