Carey Desmarais Downey LCSW

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  We have heard of adding facial serum to our daily routine to make skin glowing and to keep aging at bay.What are face serums and what are their benefits? Facial serums are fast-absorbing liquids meant to provide nutrients deeper into the skin than normal creams and lotions. It is used either in...

• What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

  Most people think that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same thing and use the names interchangeably. However, it is important that you know that they both are not the same. Even though the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease increases with aging, it is not a normal part of...

• Diet Tips for Multiple Myeloma

  Diet Tips for Multiple Myeloma Patients of multiple myeloma sometimes experience a lack of appetite or have to undergo a change in their diets. This is due to several symptoms of the disease and due to the side effects of the treatments for this cancer. However, acquiring the correct nutrients...

• Doctor Turns Personal Tragedy Into Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis

  Since cystic fibrosis runs in the family, continuously researching news about the disease can help both patients and their families stay up to date on current events, such as new CF medications and treatments. Yet, for one woman, Dr. Wanda O’Neal, merely researching the latest information on CF...

• How Are the Treatment Options for Leukemia Managed?

  Leukemia is a group of different cancers of the blood. Unlike other types of cancers, leukemia has the unique feature of not having a detectable tumor or malignant mass, which is typical of other types of cancer. In leukemia, the cancer cells are found in the blood and bone marrow. The abnormally...

• GAPS Diet Food Plan List

  Phases of the GAPS DietIntroductory Diet PlanThe introductory phase of the recommended GAPS diet acts as an excellent tool to perform a process of detoxification. This diet plan is effective for all patients dealing with severe digestive problems, which include gastritis, chronic diarrhea, and...