Sandra Garza Boyd LPC

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• How Sex Ed Can Prevent Genital Herpes

  Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects people as young as 12. It is a common disease that is mostly transmitted through sexual intercourse, although other forms of direct contact can also lead to transmission. Despite genital herpes being common, more than half of...

• Ankle ulcers: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and Treatment

  Ankle ulcers are slow healing, open wounds found in the ankle. It is sometimes a painful condition that results in the breakdown of skin tissue. It is more likely to occur among smokers than non-smokers. This article will tell you all about ankle ulcers, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis,...

• How Autism Stigma Almost Killed a Young Boy

  A young boy was in dire need of a transplant, but hospitals refused him due to his autism. After fighting the odds and getting the procedure, surviving, and thriving, he has started a conversation about preventing medical bias.Battle for a transplantLief was only nine years old when he became ill...

• How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect the Lungs?

  An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents as chronic pain and inflammation in the joints. Joint damage usually occurs on both sides of the body, meaning that if a joint in an  arm or leg is affected, the same joint in the other arm or leg will likely be affected as well. ...

• How to Treat Excessive Perspiration

  Sweat glands cause perspiration whenever there is an increase in temperature, fever, or when you are involved in physical activity. Perspiration is also seen when one is nervous, anxious, or under stress. When none of these factors are present, the signals for the production of sweating are normally...

• Mucus in Your Stool: Is It Bad?

  Functions of MucusMucus is a very important substance in the body. Tissues produce mucus to protect the linings of the mouth, throat, sinuses, nose, lungs, and gut. The functions of mucus are:...