Leah Hoffmann LICSW

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• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Silent Reflux?

  Silent reflux, or laryngopharyngeal reflux, is similar to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), however, it lacks the characteristic symptoms of GERD. Both conditions are caused by contents from the stomach moving backward into the esophagus. As the typical symptoms of gastric reflux are lacking...

• 7 Uses and Benefits of Jojoba Oil

  Introduction of Jojoba oil Jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant, which is also known as Simmondsia chinensis. It is a small shrub which is native to certain regions of Northwestern Mexico, Southern Arizona and Southern regions of California. Jojoba oil is actually in the form...

• Pregnancy, Sleep Disorders and Fetus Health

  For ideal health, it is necessary to have long hours of sound sleep. We all know the refreshing effects that sleep has on us, yet sometimes in life, we are deprived of this essential daily revitalization. The reasons could be various health problems like, anxiety, hormonal changes, or sleep apnea....

• What Causes Dengue Fever?

  Dengue fever is a disease originating from four members of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Identified as Dengue 1 through 4, these pathogens are called RNA viruses because their genetic nucleus is made up of ribonucleic acid or RNA. A fifth strain of the virus was discovered in 2013, adding to...

• Coping with the Psychological and Social Impact of Infertility

  The term infertility refers to a woman being unable to conceive or become pregnant after one year of unprotected, regular sexual intercourse. The clinical definition of regular intercourse is considered to be 2 to 3 days a week. Infertility can be considered as either primary infertility, which is...

• What Could Uncontrollable Shivering Mean?

  Uncontrollable shivering is characterized by the rapid shifting between muscle relaxation and contraction. It is through these contractions that the body warms itself up when exposed to cold. Shivering is not always accompanied by fever. In some cases, shivering may occur before the onset of...