Katie Lynn Jones LCPC

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• What Are the Health Benefits of Turmeric?

  Turmeric is a commonly used spice that has been an integral part of Asian cuisine. It is also used as a medicine for many conditions in Asia as well. Curcumin, one of the main components of turmeric, is reported to have antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory...

• The Link Between Breast Implants and Lymphoma

  Throughout the years, implants have risen in popularity. On an annual basis, about 400,000 women in the United States get breast implants – around 300,000 for cosmetic enlargement and around 100,000 for breast reconstruction after cancer. In the year 2015, it was estimated that 1.4 million women...

• What #break40 Means to Patients Living with Cystic Fibrosis

  2-year-old James Alexander Cargal is a bubbly and energetic little boy who enjoys singing, dancing, and playing with his dogs. But he is also a fighter. James was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three weeks old. CF is a genetic disease that mostly affects the lungs, triggering persistent lung...

• Men and Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a type of bone disease in which bones density (normal value: within a range of 1SD i.e+1 or -1) is lower than normal. Normal bone density is +2.5 or -2.5. The bone become porous, fragile, brittle and weak which makes them more prone to fracture. The most common bones to be fractured...

• Which Vegetables Are High Sources of Protein?

  If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you may wonder if you’re getting enough protein in your daily diet. According to experts, there are vegetables that can significantly provide you with all the nutrients you require (1, 2). There are also certain plant foods that contain more protein than other...