Amanda Graber FNP-C

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• What Is Shivering: 15 Conditions That Might Cause Chills

  What is shivering?Exposure to cold or rapid shifts in temperature usually causes uncontrollable shivering. However, many other possible causes can cause shivering or chills. An uncontrollable shivering that persists for a longer time may indicate an underlying illness that requires immediate medical...

• Side Effects of Flexeril and How to Minimize Them

  Generic Name: CyclobenzaprineBrand Name: Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid.What Is Flexeril?Flexeril is a muscle relaxant that works by blocking the nerve impulses or pain sensations that are sent to the brain. Flexeril can be used as a short-term treatment for healing muscle spasms.Patients suffering from...

• Dietary Guidelines to Manage Fibromyalgia

  Although there is no prescribed diet for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms, many individuals find that changes in their food intake — quality and quantity — impact the severity of their symptoms. An awareness of what you are eating is a key to understand how food impacts your...

• Digoxin and Common Brands

  Generic Name: DigoxinBrand Names: Cardoxin, Lanoxin, Digitek, LanoxicapsWhat is digoxin?Digoxin is derived from the digitalis plant leaves. It helps in making the heartbeat stronger along with a more regular rhythm pattern. Digoxin is mostly used for treating individuals who suffer from heart...

• WNBA Player Inspires Others After Battle with Breast Cancer

  Tiffany Jackson-Jones grew up near Dallas, Texas. She has always loved playing basketball and that has not changed through the years. Growing up she played ball for Duncansville High School, where she was named a WBCA All-American. During her college years at The University of Texas, ESPN named...

• Understanding the Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Conditions

  Researchers have found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to cardiometabolic dysfunction. The study, seen in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, attempts to provide an explanation as to why sleep apnea patients often have problems associated with their heart.  Up until...