Katherine Marvick

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• Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Expect at a Visit with a Rheumatologist

  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. This situation creates inflammation that causes the tissue that lines the inside of joints (the synovium) to thicken, resulting in swelling and pain in and around the joints.Whenever...

• What To Do After Having Been Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea

  Have you been snoring a lot lately? It might not be something to just laugh about. One of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea is snoring, so you'll need to have it checked as soon as possible to prevent any complications from happening. Once your doctor has diagnosed you as having sleep apnea,...

• The Benefits of Writing About Your Health

  When you or a loved one receive a negative health diagnosis, it literally turns your world upside down.  What you thought was important- now isn’t, who you thought you could lean on you- realized you could can’t; and you begin to feel stuck in a never ending cycle of doctors appointment, test...

• Bullying: The Culture of Nursing

  The healthcare world is, ironically, one of the most aggressive workplaces. It tends to take people to the limit as there are patients about to lose their lives and they have to be treated urgently. These moments create a lot of pressure between co-workers, one of the biggest reasons is because in a...

• The Many Benefits of Coconut Oil

  Coconut oil is a natural and tropical oil which is made from the dried coconut fruit of a coconut palm tree. Owing to its many health benefits, its use is becoming increasingly popular.Coconut oil is very beneficial for the skin being a skin softener, skin exfoliant, and a protective sunscreen. It...

• E. coli and Urinary Tract Infections

  What is a urinary tract infection?The main function of the urinary system is to get rid of waste, maintain the body’s water balance, and regulate electrolytes. Its function starts with the kidneys, the organ that filter blood to produce urine, which is composed of extra fluid and wastes. Before...