Shaun Dieterich LMHC

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• Are At-Home Hair Removal Kits Effective?

  With most spas and salons offering waxing services, hair removal is one of the biggest industries today. But, though the industry is constantly growing, patrons are still conscious of their own privacy and believe that it should be done at home. To accommodate this, cosmetic companies have launched...

• Is Glucose a Carbohydrate?

  IntroductionThe main source of energy for most of the world’s population is carbohydrate. In many pre-prepared foods this is the main ingredient. Mostly carbohydrates are classified based on chemical structure. Monosaccharide, disaccharides and polysaccharides are types of carbohydrates....

• Not Feeling Quite Right: How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain

  Sleep apnea has earned a lot of popularity lately. The terrifying disease can cause healthy people to decease unexpectedly during the night. It was certified as one of the causes of Carrie Fisher’s death, the legendary 60-year-old actress who played Princess Leia in the successful movie saga, Star...

• Crohn's Disease: "I Felt Like I'd Eaten Knives"

  Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, has been an important figure in the political landscape of the United Kingdom for decades. Her grandson, Chris, has Crohn’s disease.The 95 year old Baroness has retired from politics, but was a recent guest editor on BBC’s Today show. Her segment about her...

• The Progression of Parkinson's Disease

  What happens when you are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?When a person has Parkinson's disease, for unknown reasons, certain cells are destroyed in parts of the brain stem, predominantly the crescent-shaped cell mass known as substantia nigra which produces the neurotransmitter dopamine. When...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hives?

  Swellings, referred to as weals, manifest on the skin as rashes. They are normally pink or red in color, possess an oval or circular shape, and may be surrounded by a reddish flare. Hives can be detrimental and awfully itchy.The weals normally appear in batches, and frequently occur on the face,...