Learning About IBS
IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS is a very common disorder that affects the large intestine. IBS affects 3-20% of the US population, depending on ethnicity, gender, communication abilities, education, financial and coexisting medical conditions. Luckily...
Staying Healthy During Stressful Times aka Quarantine
If you are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis and you are located in Cowlitz County please call: Cowlitz County Mental Health Crisis Line: (800) 803-8833 or (360) 425-6064 Numbers for surrounding counties are located at the bottom of this article I have been in...
Learning About Phenylketonuria
Amino acids are organic compounds composed of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and variable side chain groups. Amino Acids are referred to as the building blocks of protein that conduct many vital processes like syntheses of hormones and neurotransmitters. Your body...
American Diabetes Association Alert Day 2020
March 24, 2020 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day! Every 4th Tuesday in March it is the hope of many that people who are at risk developing of Type 2 Diabetes will learn what they need to know to avoid or manage this disease. Diabetes is a chronic illness...
Self-Care Yourself to Wellness
Self-Care is a vital part of life that I think many of us have little to no knowledge of. I know I didn’t 10 years ago. Just like many other people, it took me getting really sick to make me start learning. I don’t want this to happen to you so here I am putting...
Learning About COVID-19
This article was last updated on October 25, 2020 COVID-19 is part of a large family of viruses called coronaviruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold and to more severe diseases like: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV. Wellness...
National Kidney Month 2020
March is National Kidney Month National Kidney Month was started to bring awareness to kidney disease. Often times people don’t know they have kidney disease until their kidneys are damaged so it is important to know if you should be tested. What Do Kidneys Do? Your...
Kid’s ENT Health Month 2020
February is Kids ENT Health Month and since pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders are still some of the most common reasons children visit the doctor we thought we should tell you about it. Common ENT Illnesses in Children Ear infection is the number one reason...
National Children’s Dental Care Month 2020
February is National Children’s Dental Care Month. This event is meant to bring awareness that for 75 years water fluoridation has helped children stay hydrated while preventing cavities. Thousands of dedication professionals, healthcare providers, and educators want...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This national effort is meant to bring awareness regarding abuse in teen and 20-something relationships. Because wellness also includes our mental and physical safety we want to share some information about this topic...
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