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The Holiday Effect Did you know that there are more heart attacks during the December holiday season than at any other time of the year? It has been observed that, on a day-to-day basis, heart-related deaths are 4.7% higher from December 5th to January 7th each year. Additionally, within this time there are two peaks…
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Leafy greens are undoubtedly healthy! Most everyone is aware of this fact by now. We see it in headlines, in the grocery store produce section, in magazine and book titles. Still, people have questions. What is the healthiest leafy green? Should I eat greens every day? How much? And what about iceberg lettuce? Is it…
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As we age, our bodies begin to show evidence of the ravages of time. Faced with symptoms like increasing blood pressure or rising blood sugar, a person can start to feel overwhelmed and to dread the next blow to their health. Many people begin to amass a collection of medications, one to decrease their cholesterol,…
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Neuropathic pain is what you would feel if your nerves were lacking in blood supply. There are a myriad of nutrients required for every cell in the body to carry out its functions and these important particles are transported by the blood to all body cells. Oxygen is one of these vital molecules, an essential…
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling, and eventually permanent joint damage. It occurs when the immune system mistakes healthy body tissues as threats and strives to remove them from the body. Unlike the wear-and-tear of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis attacks the lining of the joints resulting in painful swelling that…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
