This topic is an overview of thyroid disease. This month will be part #1 and address Hyperthyroidism, and next month, part #2 will be about Hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a “butterfly” located in the front of the neck, circling the windpipe/(trachea). Your thyroid makes hormones that help control many vital […]
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March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th is International Women’s Day. The goal of these celebration days is to bring to light interesting and at times unique stories of individual women who have made a contribution to their community and possibly their nation. One story caught my eye – it was about a place
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Our body has a great “defense” system against disease. It is called the immune system, which is quite complex and involves many organs. When the immune system is working correctly, it has many functions including: (a) identifying the difference between your own cells versus those that are foreign to your body; (b) activating and mobilizing
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I have written about this topic quite a few times over the years, but somehow it has not been acted upon by many people who have family pets. Within the last several months sadly a few pet owners have died unexpectedly leaving their family pets in a “chaotic limbo” situation. This situation then relies on
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FALLS – Part two The previous March issue dealt with Health Based Risk elements causing a person to fall. This article is Part 2, dealing with falls caused by Environmental Risks and a “Miscellaneous” group of risk factors. Environmental risks include: (a) Potential hazards around the home – throw rugs, clutter, slippery floors, too narrow
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Falls – Part 1 The statistics for this happening to a senior is scary. There have been many studies done about this. It was found that 75% of falls occur in the home. Also one in three people aged 65 + years falls each year, with a higher risk happening to women than men. One
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Sadly, we only have our pets for a short time. Many times, it is because of an unexpected medical situation that suddenly appears, like a heart or renal condition. Sometimes there are “warning” signs, and many are very subtle that might alert us of a possible bad situation in the future. That it is why
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. There are two main types/forms of COPD: Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD. These two conditions usually occur together and can vary in severity among individuals with COPD. Most people with
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We all know as we age, so does our body and its parts. The risk for some eye diseases and conditions increases as you grow older, and some eye changes are more serious. With aging eye changes and decreased vision, some daily activities may decrease like: Losing the ability to see up close, trouble distinguishing
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One of the most common ailments in dogs and cats is kidney (renal) disease, a broad term that applies to any disease process that leaves the kidneys unable to effectively filter toxins out of the blood and maintain water balance in the body. In acute kidney disease, signs can occur quickly and can be very
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