Jodi Munson Phillips LSW

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• Are there any Contradictions for Alternative Treatment of Mumps?

  Mumps is a viral infection which causes swelling of the salivary glands. The patient’s throat and neck swells up making it difficult for them to talk or eat. Although it is not contagious like chicken pox and measles, mumps is a common disease which affects a person once. If there are no other...

• Recovering From Hernia Surgery

  There are various types of Hernia and depending on which type you have been affected by, recovery from surgery is dependent on that, among other factors.For hernias, the usual treatment option that most patients go through is a conventional hernia repair surgery which is known as a herniorrhaphy....

• What is an Erection Self-Test?

  What is an Erection Self-Test?An erection self-test is a test performed by a man to determine the presence and/or severity of erectile problems. This test is also called the NPT (Nocturnal Penile Tumescence) stamp test. Before having the test, it is important to ensure that you have not had alcohol...

• Melatonin Health Benefits and Uses

  What is melatonin?In order to synchronize one's biological clock (wake-sleep cycle), the hormone melatonin has to be discharged. This customary wake-sleep cycle is about 8 hours of sleep for most people and 16 hours of wakefulness. In the United States, melatonin can be given as an over-the-counter...

• How This Little Robot Could Help Crohn’s

  The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems aims to understand perception, action, and learning in intelligent systems. It is continuously evolving in researching pioneer breakthroughs and finding much-needed answers to scientific questions. The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is...

• 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...