Richard S Derby LPC

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• Lupus and its Relations to Ancestry

  We all carry a part of people within us who came to life much before us. We are genetic continuity of our ancestors.  And we get some good and some unwanted genes from our ancestors. These unwanted genes make our body prone to certain diseases, we call them familial or genetic diseases. Family...

• Connective Tissue Massage and Exercise Aid with Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by chronic muscle pain that lacks an obvious physical cause, it is also thought to be a genetic issue. Massages are a powerful and relaxing tool that help relieve muscular tension. Therapists skilled in the art of massaging apply various types of massages to...

• Bisphenol A May Lower the Quantity and Quality of Sperm

  A new study has shown that higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in urine may lower sperm count and motility in men, affecting their ability to father a child. The results of the study are published in the journal Fertility and Sterility and this is first of its kind to link the levels of BPA to sperm...

• What Is an Antitussive?

  A cough is described as a sudden explosive exhalation of air. It is basically a body's defense mechanism to protect and clear the airways from inhaled foreign materials. People may also voluntarily or spontaneously cough. Coughs often vary and may be characterized by productive (chesty or wet) or...

• Are There Medications to Treat Shin Splints?

  Shin splints refer the pain your feel along the inner aspect of your shin bone. It usually follows high intensity physical activities and in sports like basketball, soccer and tennis. Shin splints are a common problem among runners and other athletes.The best way to treat a shin splint is by giving...

• What is Enteral Feeding?

  Enteral feedingEveryone needs food for survival, but sometimes due to illness a person is unable to eat normally. This can be due to difficulty swallowing, reduced appetite or due to surgery that interferes with the eating process. Enteral tube feeding should be used in such cases. For this...