Learn More Pain is silent and invisible. We want to believe we can recognize it, but that isn't true. This leaves many to suffer alone. There are many reasons why people may not share their pain. Mostly, it is because its difficult to express. Shame, pride, and fear are big walls to block voicing the … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – September is National Pain Awareness Month
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#BooksForTheHoliday – MAY is Celiac Disease Awareness Month
LEARN MORE May is a time to learn about celiac disease. With all the gastric issues, autoimmune diseases, and dietary troubles or allergies we are seeing in the world, one can see how this is important. Of course, this has been a personal struggle for me, so it means something more. I learned about celiac and gluten sensitivity (most commonly known as gluten intolerance) about 20 years … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – MAY is Celiac Disease Awareness Month
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
"Migraines and headaches wreak havoc on a sufferer’s daily life. While a migraine is a headache, a headache isn’t always a migraine. Headaches cause pain in the neck, sinuses, face, and head. Migraines, however, cause debilitating pain, visual disturbances, or both. They can last for hours or days and are often chronic. Without relief, migraines … Continue reading June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
#DidYouKnow – Alzheimer’s Disease
#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Though there are 10 types of dementia, did you know Alzheimer's disease might be the most common form? This neurodegenerative disease isn't well understood; why people get it is uncertain and there's no cure. What's known is that a failure in normal protein functions causes it. This leads to … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – Alzheimer’s Disease
Readers, September’s Important for Sexual Health
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-sexual-health-day-september-4 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-contraception-day-september-26 Often, people with chronic illnesses or medical conditions become specialized in their knowledge. This self-education is not only important for making good choices, it is vital for quality care and communication amongst the care team. As a person with "female issues," I have not only gained a wealth of knowledge relating to sexual … Continue reading Readers, September’s Important for Sexual Health
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