Southern Healthcare Alliance of Valdosta, Georgia, has welcomed a new member to their team. Dr. Robert Kirtley decided to leave active duty and settle down in one area after 10 years of service in the military, something that also provided him with special training that sets him apart from the rest. Kirtley, 46, attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and then carried out his … Continue reading Giving Patients the Care They Deserve
RegisteredNursing.org has named Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program the No. 1 program in the state of Georgia. This places Wiregrass’ program above all other colleges, universities, and technical colleges in Georgia. The ranking was based on the total number of students’ National Council Licensure Exam pass rates. According to RegisteredNursing.org: “We have ranked the top 20 nursing schools in … Continue reading Wiregrass RN Program Named No.1 in Georgia
According to a 2018 poll conducted by the American Psychiatry Association, nearly one out of three Americans knows someone addicted to opioids. The CDC reports that 130 Americans die of opioid overdoses every day. The opioid crisis has cost the United States over $1 trillion dollars since 2001, and that burden is projected to continue increasing yearly. It’s clear that the opioid epidemic is majorly … Continue reading The Opioid Crisis in Georgia
Recently, a new trend called seed cycling has been creeping out of the woodwork. The practice is being praised by naturopaths and wellness influencers who claim that seed cycling has many benefits. Seed cycling involves ingesting seeds to control and regulate hormones throughout the menstrual cycle. The intended goal is to reduce menstrual symptoms such as cramping and bloating by eating a variety of seeds … Continue reading Is Seed Cycling Worth the Effort?
Exercise and asthma may seem incompatible, and it is true that asthma may become triggered by physical activity. However, if used in the proper manner, exercise can improve the symptoms of asthma. Think of exercise as rehabilitation for the lungs; in order to help strengthen your internal muscles, continuous repetition is needed. Asthma is a respiratory condition caused by mucus within the lung’s airways. This … Continue reading Breathe Easy
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