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Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
Advanced Directive Checklist
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
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What Are Advanced Directives?Advanced directives is a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.Of course, this is often a vital component to consider for seniors living in nursing homes (and their families).I’ve put together a checklist to... 4/25/2018 7:00:00 AM
Carolyn Lepore-Duke
A Parent’s Gift To Their Children: Health
by Carolyn Lepore-Duke
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As Parents it Starts With UsWe can be role models for our children by the way we care for ourselves. Healthy families can produce healthy children. It is important to support our children’s health, one healthy meal at a time. Getting children to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables is a good start. A plant-based diet contains all the vitamins and minerals to help the physical and mental development... 4/25/2018 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Jay Bansal
A Guide to Safe & Effective LASIK Procedures
by Dr. Jay Bansal
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For obvious reasons, patients want to know which LASIK procedure is the safest, the most advanced, and the most effective. All surgeries have their own unique risks, and people want to be as informed as they possibly can be before making such a large investment.When it comes to laser eye surgery, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Every patient has a unique set of eyes, unlike any other patient... 4/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
A Juice Detox Can Have Amazing Health Benefits
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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You see them in grocery stores – cold-pressed juices that seem to offer health in a bottle, but do they? It’s true, a few days of vegetable juices can help you boost your daily nutrient intake and help you get started on a path to lose weight, reverse illness, or resolve food cravings. And, for people with health issues, it can be a good way to rest the digestive system while maintaining an intake... 4/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Sherrie Campbell
Is He is a Coupon or a Ticket?
by Sherrie Campbell
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If you're married then you found the "right one," right? If you have a boyfriend then you presumably found the "right one" as well, true? Not so sure?If you're dating, well that can be a serious challenge. We go out with all these men trying to find the right “one” and the search for this person is often frustrating and disappointing. Online dating is the new way for people to meet each other, especially... 4/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Jacqueline Hatch
The Benefits of Giving
by Jacqueline Hatch
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One of the most important lessons I learned growing up is the importance of giving some of what you have to others. Every year around the holidays, my father would give me $100 to donate to a local charity. I remember the way I felt going into an animal shelter or soup kitchen and handing the check over to a tired volunteer. I can still vividly recall the smiles that would spread across their faces,... 4/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Susan Kramer, APRN,BC
6 Tips on the Prevention of Spider Veins
by Susan Kramer, APRN,BC
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Elevate your legs while at work or sitting at your computer. The purpose of elevating your legs is so the blood will be pumped back to your heart and not pool in your legs.Always wear low-healed footwear. Wearing high heels puts a lot of tension on your calf muscles and can not only increase the tension on your foot muscles, but can also promote extra pressure on your calf muscles and promote spider... 4/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Andrea Hutton
5 Tips to Getting on With Your Life After Cancer
by Andrea Hutton
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I am lucky enough to be almost 9 years out from my breast cancer diagnosis. Those 3,285 days have been filled with some really bad moments and some pretty amazing ones as well. Just like life before cancer. HA! Nothing has been the same since I had a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. Not to mention the scans, blood tests, and the stack of pills I still take every day to keep the cancer at bay.... 4/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
An Amazing Perspective on Hospice Care
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
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What is Hospice?Hospice, as a strictly clinical designation, means the patient has been given 6 months (or less) to live.However, beyond purely clinical terms, none of us can predict the inevitability of any future outcome. Therefore, at our facilities (Regency Nursing Centers of New Jersey), we place a special focus on the power of choice and the preservation of life and the quality of life in every... 4/18/2018 7:00:00 AM
Tamara Koltun
Alternative Treatments For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
by Tamara Koltun
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. The condition can be aggravated by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. There are numerous alternative treatments to prescription medication that can help relieve symptoms.... 4/18/2018 7:00:00 AM
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