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When it comes to the medical profession, people usually envision doctors with stethoscopes and surgeons with surgery knives. Even though these two are typical representations of the medical profession, in reality, nurses are the ones that most medical facilities can't do without. Nurses support the general practitioners, physicians, dentists and surgeons, and provide hands-on care for the sickly and the injured. Their importance spans a great deal of other aspects that underlie most forms of medical treatment. Nurses are also there throughout major milestones and challenges of our life—childbirth, accidents, and surgery. They are always there to put the doctor's words into action and to provide the best possible treatment and care for us. Continue reading this article »

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101 Wellness Tips You’ve Never Heard Before

Posted June 11th, 2008

You probably know that the four leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer, stroke and chronic lower-respiratory diseases. These chronic degenerative conditions collectively account for almost two-thirds of all deaths and the large majority of health care dollars. Yet, it isn’t the condition that is the actual cause of death. Instead, wellness experts look at cigarette smoking, lack of exercise, poor eating habits and other detrimental habits and conditions as culprits.You probably know all the above information. And, you probably know that the treatments used to change those behaviors often include some strange remedies. But did you know that homeopathy may not cure anything other than anxiety? Did you realize that acupuncture may alter you life as well as your face when used as a natural facelift? And, although the FDA and the government may seem to move slowly on some wellness matters, did you realize that some grassroots movements may change how food is used and distributed throughout this country and across the globe? Read the rest of this entry »


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