For those who live with possible #fibromyalgia that has not been confirmed, new test is on the horizon#OhioStateWexner - hopefully leading to better treatments. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/mediaroom/pressreleaselisting/blood-test-spots-fibromyalgia So many women and men live with this painful disease and now maybe a confirmation via blood test is not to far off. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is a... Continue Reading →
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month today we learn about Power and Control Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control. At The Hotline, our frame of reference for describing abuse is the Power and Control Wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, MN. In the... Continue Reading →
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19? Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. There are some key differences between Flu and COVID-19. COVID-19 seems... Continue Reading →
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in domestic partners and families spending more time together at home. Not surprisingly, being in such close proximity for extended periods of time has resulted in higher stress levels. That raises a concern: Are people in the same households more likely to intimidate or physically hurt one another? If domestic... Continue Reading →
I am a survivor and advocate of Domestic Violence. I am so glad I lived and finally ended the cycle of violence. After I finally left my first husband for good, I went to counseling and attended a women’s dv support group to what I call deprogram my brain from all the negativity and abuse... Continue Reading →
You want success meditate in Gods word in the day and in the night. Just 10 minutes a day It will change your life Essentials of Meditation on Gods Word Reading Believing Absorbing it Applying to life Obeying I acknowledge that he is my God and I commit myself to God. Read Joshua 1:9 Just... Continue Reading →
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights today. The Women's Vote Centennial Initiative, a collaboration of... Continue Reading →
How do I deal with my knee and back pain until the orthopedic doctors start seeing patients again? There are a variety of non-operative treatment options for pain. No one treatment is going to help everyone, and patients need to find the treatments that seem to work the best for them. Medications I personally cannot... Continue Reading →
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