Stick out your tongue and say “AHHHHH”! The tongue is an organ of the digestive system but it is much more. It is a sensory device that has been used to help blind people see. Using a video camera and a plastic lollipop that you hold in your mouth, the tongue’s ability to discriminate touch, provides the sensitivity for this product, the...
Read MoreEnding the year with Music #2
We ended last year with music and asked for suggestions of music from our readers. This year, we thought it would be fun to share last year’s recommendations. But first, watch this TedTalk from 2008 called “The transformative power of classical music.” Recommendations from our readers Last year Michael Hadley commented,...
Read MoreDietary Supplements and Homeopathy Are Not Tested for Safety and Effectiveness
On October 30, 2018, the FDA sent a letter to the American Botanical Pharmacy and “Dr.” Richard Schulze – whose “doctorate is in herbology”- stating, Based on the review of your firm’s website…we have identified serious violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and applicable regulations.”1 Yet on...
Read MoreAdvocacy, the Highest Form of Self Care
Before becoming a heart recipient, Stephanie Zimmerman, RN, MSN was a nurse practitioner caring for pediatric cancer patients. Susceptibility to infections and rejection of the donated organ are two of the many side effects of undergoing a transplant. Stephanie shares her experiences on her blog: Living the Cure. Guest post by Stephanie Zimmerman,...
Read MoreThanksgiving: Cancelled-And It’s Okay
Before becoming a heart recipient, Stephanie Zimmerman, RN, MSN was a nurse practitioner caring for pediatric cancer patients. Susceptibility to infections and rejection of the donated organ are two of the many side effects of undergoing a transplant. Stephanie shares her experiences on her blog: Living the Cure. Guest post By Stephanie Zimmerman, RN,...
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