Michelle Dicken PTA

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• What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

  Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to the birth defects that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy may result in the child developing physical deformities, mental conditions, behavioral issues, and learning disorders. The symptoms of fetal...

• Professional Teeth Cleanings Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

  Getting the teeth cleaned by a professional may not only give you a healthy and sparkling smile but also a healthier heart, according to a new study. In this study, people who regularly got their teeth cleaned and scaled by a dentist had a 24% less chance of getting heart disease, when compared to...

• 10 Natural Home Remedies for Post-nasal Drip

  What is post-nasal drip?The glands in the linings of the nose, airways, and throat continuously produce mucus every day. These glands are also present in the linings of the stomach and intestinal tract. Mucus is nothing but a thick, wet substance that moistens these areas. This mucus also helps...

• Creating a Flexible Workplace for Nurses

  It’s no secret that hospitals have a high employee turnover rate. In fact, it’s as high as 70% for new nurses alone. This little tidbit of information opens up the conversation about the dark side of nursing:  High levels of burnout, higher risk of illness or injury for nurses and patients...

• US Hospitals Are Recruiting Large Numbers of Nurses from Puerto Rico

  Due to a national shortage in the number of nurses in hospitals and other healthcare settings it has been necessary to recruit personnel from all around the world. Although this has happened in many parts of the U.S before, especially in Florida, there has been an increase in the number of Puerto...

• Celiac Disease Myths: Unmasking the Truth

  Many people struggle with the misconceptions propagated about celiac condition that are circulating on the web. We will look at a few common myths that are circulating to unmask the truths behind them. With an increase of celiac disease awareness, there has been an explosion of grocery stores with...