Colleen G. Hacker OTR

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  Head lice are an unpleasant affliction common in children and young teens. This is hugely owed to three factors that highly contribute to head lice infestations. First is the frequent sharing of personal items like hair brushes, hats, pillows, and blankets. Second is going head-to-head with infected...

• The Impact of Light Therapy on Parkinson's Disease

  In addition to tremors, speech, and balance problems, an estimated 90 percent of Parkinson’s patients also have trouble with their sleep rhythms. Although going to sleep is sometimes not usually an issue in itself, having a continued night of rest without waking and continuous nightmares is a...

• Last Minute Gift Ideas for People with Fibromyalgia

  It's that time of the year again to buy that special someone a gift. But, with Christmas around the corner, people are still scrambling to find the perfect gift for their loved one. Here are some ideas!This is known as the shopping season in most counties of the world, and starting from Black...

• Alzheimer’s is Not a Part of Normal Aging

  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a term for memory loss, which is serious enough to affect daily life. It affects three to four million people in the US. 10% of all the persons over 70-years-old have memory loss and in more than half, the cause is Alzheimer’s disease....

• Lupus: What is it?

  Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes damage to all parts of the body including the skin, joints, and internal organs....

• What to Know Before Using Berberine

  What is berberine?Berberine is an alkaloid compound extracted from several different plants. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immune-boosting properties, and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments. Berberine is effective when it comes...