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Relentless Determination
L A handicapped calf shows the value of making each moment lived count. By Georgia Smith-Lyle, LPC-S Nature teaches us many truths we can live by if we are willing to observe, listen and implement. […]
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Stephen P. Courtney, MD
From hospital orderly to hospital owner. By Sondra Barr For board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Stephen P. Courtney, patients come first. It’s an ethos that developed early on in his life and one […]
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy is simply nerve damage. Nerves are the electrical wiring in your body responsible for many things, including sensation. Neuropathy is a disease usually affecting the extremities (arms and legs), hence the term Peripheral Neuropathy […]
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Take Control of Knee Pain
The term arthritis includes a number of conditions, and many of them are suited for medical (non-operative) treatment. The number of patients with knee arthritis is increasing as baby-boomers reach retirement age. This is due to […]
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Ovarian Cancer: Not so silent?
Ovarian cancer is often considered a silent cancer until advanced stages. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 21,550 new cases of ovarian cancer were diagnosed last year and 14,600 women died of the disease. […]
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Thyroid Control
Optimal thyroid function should be the goal instead of settling for normal thyroid function. Thyroid control, if done thoroughly, can be one of the most challenging medical decisions that a doctor or nurse practitioner faces. […]
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Nutrition and Pain
A cohesive and integrated program provides the best results in relieving pain. Chronic pain patients suffer from pain that is multi-layered. Therefore, a cohesive and integrated program provides patients with the best results in relieving […]
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Botox Isn’t Just for Wrinkles
Botox can prove to be very helpful for patients suffering from a myriad of conditions. Dr. Jennifer H Zahn, Texas Spine, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation When you hear the word Botox® likely you immediately think of […]
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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Caregiver Directly to Save Money
A recent study revealed that the cost of full time non-medical home care will average $45,000 per year in the state of Arizona (based on 44 hours of care per week). Given this, some families […]
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A Process to The Promise
Peel back the layers and there is always more work to be done. By Michelle Wallace We recently remodeled a large house. The home had been vacant for a few years and there was a […]