Valerie Fielding M.ED. LPC

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• 5 Tips for Dealing With Ingrown Hair

  Ingrown hair is a condition where hair has grown back into the skin instead of out through the surface. An ingrown hair, since it irritates the skin, usually appears as a small, red bump, much like a pimple. Sometimes, it can have pus inside the follicle and look like a boil and cause you some pain...

• Do I Have a Vitamin D Deficiency?

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• Suicide Rates Are Rising in Those with Rheumatoid Arthritis

  While suicide is universally viewed as a massive problem that needs to be prevented, many don't realize that it is not only mental illnesses that can trigger this type of action. For those dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, suicide attempts are now at a higher rate than ever seen previously.Too much...

• Treat Gum Disease for Healthier Blood Vessels

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• Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

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