Heather Bennethum MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

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  For many chronic pain sufferers the only thing that brings relief are prescription opioids. The trouble with opioids is that they are inherently addictive, and it can be difficult to wean long term patients. A 2014 NIH journal article estimated that the number of people addicted to opioids worldwide...

• Teenagers Driving with Muscular Dystrophy

  A common rite of passage around the world for teenagers is learning to drive. For patients with muscular dystrophy, however, impaired muscle strength sometimes acts as a stumbling block to achieving this goal.Parents worry that their child may never acquire the skills and learning to drive often...

• The Alpha RN: Being A Nurse Leader

  Leadership has no single definition; however, there is no doubt that effective leadership is needed for a certain organization or group to function as one unit towards one specific goal. This does not only hold true for politics and government. It also applies to many different fields that have a...

• Is a Colon Cleanse Necessary?

  Colon cleansing was a part of some of the traditional medicines in ancient years. Somewhere down the line, this methodology lost its popularity and resurged again in the recent years. Many believe that colon cleansing helps to remove the toxins from the body, protecting it from a host of other...

• Do I Need to Change My Lifestyle Habits if I Have Hypothyroidism?

  Hypothyroidism is a disease that affects the metabolic rate and energy levels of the body. It is characterized by a defect in the thyroid gland that reduces the production of thyroid hormones, the hormones responsible for regulating the metabolism of the body. Hypothyroidism is characterized by...

• Oral Hygiene and Overall Health

  Maintaining oral hygiene is very important for overall health; it does far more just keeping a bright smile. Good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of serious conditions like heart diseases, and may also preserve memory as people age. Dental health may affect overall health in six different ways,...