Shannen Christine Hoffman

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• Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor

  IntroductionAlthough doctors have the best intentions, it does not always mean that they will perfectly recognize their patient’s greatest need. For this reason, patients also need to take an active role when it comes to communicating with their doctor.One of the best ways to make sure that...

• Alternative Treatments For Laryngitis

  When the larynx (vocal cords) is inflamed, laryngitis occurs. A bacterial or viral infection or extremely strained vocal cords causes this condition.A weak or hoarse voice is the most common laryngitis symptom. At times, laryngitis patients are unable to talk, and a dry cough and sore throat...

• Brain Cells Can Revamp DNA, Possibly Causing Alzheimer’s Disease

  The neurons in the brain can interchange and alter genes, scientists have found. This interference can expand what the brain’s proteins can do, but it also might be a reason for Alzheimer’s. ...

• A Girl's Guide to Food

  Food and drink can be tempting. It's easy to become so concerned about what you eat that it could get difficult to actually enjoy what you're eating! An effective diet consists of foods that are tasty, filling, and good for you. Fad diets are popular for a reason, and this is because they get...

• Researching Medication to Treat Fibromyalgia

  Prescription or Natural?Physicians have limited options in writing prescriptions for the pain associated with fibromyalgia.  Lyrica and Neurontin (commonly called gabapentin) are the most common prescriptions but often cause side effects. Natural supplements, though helpful, are not regulated which...

• Nursing: Best Practices

  Although the phrase and concept of “Nursing: Best Practices” has become largely popular in recent times, several nurses are still unaware of the real meaning. Today, the most widely accepted definition is that the best practices are those patient care practices that have been put into practice...