Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness month occurs. During this month, many of the worldwide organizations educate the public and world on the importance of vaccinations at all ages. While children typically receive the most vaccinations, adults can continue to get them through their lives as well. Vaccinations help with Immunity When babies are…
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In 1992, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action began celebrating World Breastfeeding Week- which was a week in August designed to highlight all aspects of breastfeeding. Each year, the week is celebrated with a different focus and theme. In past years, they have covered healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of…
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Getting the news that you have cancer can be a very challenging experience. After your cancer diagnosis, you might feel emotions and feelings that are not typical to your normal self. Anxiety, fear and overwhelmed feelings may be present, and you might be wondering how you will cope with or accept the new life in…
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One of the most trying and overwhelming jobs on the planet is being a caregiver or partner of a cancer patient. In today’s world of shorter hospital stays and the shift towards outpatient care and treatment puts a lot of strain on to the caregiver, and patient. While rapid advances in our cancer treatment and…
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For many patients, educating themselves on their type of cancer and how it will impact their lives becomes a top priority. Knowledge truly is power and learning how to help our bodies heal in the most beneficial and natural ways are often the most wanted and needed thing to a patient. Below you will find…
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At some point in your life, you have most likely experienced nausea and vomiting. Maybe they came together, or maybe you experience both in a myriad of ways, but these common issues are linked to many-an illness. Cancer and cancer treatments like chemotherapy and many of the pill-form treatment medications all lead to very high…
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Cancer cells never discriminate and do not care what the patient’s color, creed or origin may be. But when a patient who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning is diagnosed, they may have certain health needs or worries that their doctors are not expecting or prepared for. When it comes to patient…
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Have you ever heard the saying, “Good sex is really simple- which is why it’s so damn complicated?” Seems pretty spot on though, doesn’t it? There are countless ways that we, as humans, can find pleasure and intimacy, and even more ways that we can work to enhance the pleasure that we feel. Everything from…
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