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Modern medicine uses radiation extensively in diagnosing disease. The Hippocratic Oath says, “First, do no harm,” so I’ve always wondered whether the X-rays I’ve ordered might be causing unintended harm to my patients. Here are some important facts to consider about the effects of radiation exposure. Radiation damages the body Radiation causes cancer, cataracts, hair […]
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Before my transformation I decided to work on my health last year in January. I had been stuck in the house for months due to Covid. My husband and I joined a weight loss challenge at a local gym. My goal My goal was just to be as healthy as possible. I don’t want to […]
For the third year, we at Gulf Coast Woman have partnered with the leading mental health experts on the Coast to bring you the May Day project — a resource we hope will guide and inspire you in your mental health journey. We hear you, and you don’t need to suffer in silence. Overcoming caregiver […]
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By Jocelyn Gavin-Lane I have experienced some level of anxiety for as long as I can remember. In grade school, I recall being extra nervous at test time or when big events happened. That’s common, and in some instances, it can be classified as good anxiety. It wasn’t until my father’s death that my anxiety […]
Dear parents, As I reflect on the events that led to my son’s death, I ask these questions every day: “Son, what did you want me to know? What message did you want to convey that was so difficult that at your deepest moments of pain, you could not tell me, and I could not […]
There is great joy in having children. With modern birth control options, women can plan when in their lives this blessed event occurs. Fortunately, many effective methods of birth control are available to help with these life choices. HORMONAL The most common means of birth control employ female hormones, estrogens and progesterones to prevent the […]
By Maria Barr Wanting a quick upper body burn that you can do anywhere? Look no further! This workout uses only a loop band, and these five exercises are sure to tighten up your upper body and make you feel incredible. Take 15 minutes to cycle through each exercise for 30 seconds each and repeat […]
