Beth Nolan LCSW

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• What Is Breast Milk Jaundice?

  Jaundice is a very common disorder in newborns. Actually, about 60% of infants experience jaundice within the initial days after birth. It develops when there is a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment released when the red blood cells are broken down.Normally,...

• Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is Healthier?

  Introduction Milk that has healthy bacteria is used to make yogurt by fermentation. During the process of fermenting milk to make yogurt, it thickens and attains a slightly tangy taste. It is then strained through a cheesecloth and the liquid whey part is strained off. When the milk is strained...

• What if I Do Not Want My Child to Undergo MMR Vaccination?

  The MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is recommended for all children as it is the safest, most effective way to protect children against three diseases that can have serious, even fatal, consequences.  Measles is a highly contagious viral infection whose initial symptoms include fever,...

• Tennis Elbow: What is Shockwave Treatment?

  What is Shockwave Treatment?Tennis elbow (lateral epicondyle) is a medical condition that heals itself with time. Medical treatment is usually only required in cases where the healing process does not kick in after several weeks. Drugs or shots to reduce the pain can be prescribed.Tendons heal...

• Crohn's Disease and Other Gastrointestinal Issues

  Crohn’s disease patients suffer from a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). They may also experience weight loss and abdominal pain. Treatment of Crohn’s is more or less similar to that of another inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), known as ulcerative colitis. For both of these...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma?

  Multiple myeloma may not show any signs during the early stages called smoldering or asymptomatic multiple myeloma. It is only after a blood or urine test that it can be diagnosed. However, as time goes by, a lot of problems and complications associated with multiple myeloma will start to show....