David D Pliss DMIN, LCSW

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• Cystic Fibrosis Stories: Stronger Because of their Scars

  Scars are a fact of life for those suffering from Cystic Fibrosis (CF). From ports to transplants and pacemakers, most people with CF have at least one scar. Not to mention, the dark circles under their eyes from exhaustion and fatigue. Living with CF is tough; it can be draining both mentally and...

• Laser Shoes Help Parkinson’s Patients in Freezing Episodes

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• How Keeping a Simple Food Log Can Help Manage Crohn's.

  Even though millions of people suffer from Crohn's, the disease is a very personal one. Eating a special diet can help symptoms stay under control by avoiding aggravating foods. But what kinds of foods and ingredients should be avoided? Unfortunately, this answer may be different for anyone living...

• Autism: How to Handle a Child Running Away from School

  As many know, children with autism spectrum disorder are prone to wandering behaviors, leading to a constant worry for many parents. These worries came true recently when a child ran away from school in East Harlem. While these dangers are always present, there are certain precautions both parents...

• Can Losing Weight Reduce The Symptoms Of Atrial Fibrillation?

  Can Losing Weight Reduce The Symptoms Of Atrial Fibrillation?Atrial fibrillation has been an infection that poses a lot of fear and confusion among the many people who are diagnosed with this condition. It is known to cause abnormal quivering of the atria heart chamber as a result of altered...