Ms. Jody Brown M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

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  The flu is a contagious viral infection that commonly occurs during the fall through spring. Understanding the symptoms of the flu will help in getting medical attention at an early stage, so that an individual can be cured within a shorter period of time. Understanding that you have the flu and...

• Daylight Saving Time

  DST is when the clocks move forward by an hour. The clock is usually adjusted an hour before the start of spring and is adjusted back to the standard time during autumn.Also known as "summer time" in places around the world, daylight saving time solely aims at maximizing the day. During summer, we...

• Holistic Treatments for Mononucleosis

  Holistic treatments refer to medications that when taken, cure the disease and not just the symptoms. There are no holistic treatments available for mononucleosis (mono), but some medications prescribed can help deal with the condition. In most cases, doctors recommend medicines designed for...

• IBD Severity in Children Can Be Predicted by Genetic Testing

  The good news for children suffering from IBD and their parents is that a group of Norwegian research scientists has had a recent breakthrough in determining a new test to both diagnose and categorize IBD through the profiling of the bacterial composition of the large bowel.Inflammatory bowel...

• The Various Working Environments of the Nursing Profession

  Despite unpredictable working conditions, long hours and stressful environments, the high pay and industry demands continue to attract a large number of aspiring individuals into the nursing profession– one of the most challenging career paths related to medicine. From a nurse station to...

• The Causes of Varicose Veins

  Also referred to as varicosities, varicose veins develop when the veins expand or become engorged and overcrowded with blood. Having a red or blue-purplish appearance, varicose veins can be very painful. They are commonly seen as engorged or elevated.The condition mostly affects women; however, half...