Alyssa Drury LMHC

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• How Can I Manage Tendinitis?

  How Can I Manage Tendinitis?Tendinitis, the inflammation of the tendon, can cause acute pain and tenderness just outside the affected joints.  It commonly affects shoulders, elbows, wrists, and heels. The affected region may have stiffness that restricts movement. It is also characterized by mild...

• What Is the Difference Between Warfarin and Plavix?

  Differences in Description Warfarin is an anticoagulant or blood thinner under the brand names Coumadin and Jantoven. It is used to prevent the formation and migration of blood clots. Originally, it was marketed as a pesticide. Since then, it has become one of the most frequently prescribed oral...

• The Relationship Between Exercise and Breast Cancer

  In the case of many diseases, exercise lowers the risk. Is this true for breast cancer? If so, what kind of exercise could help? Does it vary by age or other factors? What about the stage of cancer? There are many questions to be answered about how exercise impacts breast cancer. Examining the...

• How Are Imaging Tests Used For Bloody Urine?

  The external physical examination is over, and a detailed medical history has been discussed with the doctor. The next step - urinalysis of the latest urine sample - indicates more than three red blood cells occupying the microscopic viewing arena. The dipstick test shows the presence of blood in...

• Toni Braxton's Ongoing Battle with Lupus

  Toni Braxton is an American singer, record producer, and songwriter, best known for her hit songs, “Breathe Again” and “Un-Break My Heart.” Her songs made it on the top of the music charts, and she won numerous awards as well. This is the reason why she is considered one of the most...

• The Unspoken Hardships of Breast Cancer and How to Overcome Them

  Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be hard enough, let alone having to deal with the financial burden of treatment. In 2010 in the United States, the cost of treating breast cancer was over $16 billion dollars. By 2020, this number is expected to reach up to $20.5 billion.According to the NCI, the...