Derrick Edwards LPC-MHSP

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• Treatments for Varicose Veins

  Varicose veins are a condition where veins are visibly inflamed, and can be felt under the skin. The most affected areas are the legs. One in every four are affected by varicose veins. Women are affected most by them, and risk increases with age.If you have evident symptoms, there are measures that...

• Is Hypothyroidism Hereditary?

  Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the body is not adequate. Thyroid hormones play an important role in regulating metabolic rates and energy levels in the body. Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) are the two major hormones produced by the thyroid...

• Varicose Veins: Get the Facts

  Clearly visible underneath the skin, varicose veins are engorged and twisted veins. Although they can develop anywhere in the body, varicose veins mostly develop in the legs.The signs and symptoms of varicose veins are not many, but the condition is common. At times, they may result in blood clots,...

• How BMI Negatively Impacts Dementia

  Dementia refers to a large number of diseases that progressively affect the person’s ability to think correctly, which can compromise their functionality in many ways. Those who suffer from any of these diseases might exhibit a wide variety of symptoms, including language issues, learning...

• How Nurses Can Think of the Person Behind the Disease

  How Nursing Attitudes Can Impact a PatientWith long days and even longer nights, knowing what a nurse is going through can be beneficial to the patient, but there are still patient's rights that need to be addressed. Over the course of the years, given the growing health industry, there have been a...

• How to Treat a Sprained Ankle

  Ankle sprains are a very common ailment, particularly of women who have the habit of wearing high heels. Ankle sprains refer to the condition in which one of the ligaments in the ankle is injured. A history of ankle sprains will eventually make an individual prone to ankle sprains. Landing the foot...