Heather Terry

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  For sufferers of Crohn’s disease or colitis, relief from pain and symptoms often comes from a variety of actions: a strict diet, steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and even natural remedies.Over time, as the disease riddles the colon beyond the help of these methods, surgery may be the next best...

• 20 Amazing Health Benefits and Uses of Mangosteen

  What is mangosteen?The scientific name of mangosteen is Garcinia mangostana and it belongs to the Clusiaceae family. It is a tropical tree that originates in Southeast Asia. The tree is thick and its leaves are glossy, large, and dark green in color. Its flowers are rose-pink in color. The fruit...

• Young Girl with Cystic Fibrosis Joins Her Favorite Softball Team

  Emily Sorensen is all smiles as she wears her autographed BYU batting helmet, cheering on her new team on the softball field. For her mom, Yannie Sorensen, seeing her little girl energetic and excited is a priceless gift. Emily suffers from cystic fibrosis, and since she was a young child, she has...

• Cauliflower Health Benefits

  When talking about healthy foods, especially vegetables, you always hear that it is best to have more colors on the plate. The more the better!However, when we think of vegetables, we imagine green spinach, red bell pepper, orange carrots, purple cabbage, and the list goes on. But there are some...

• What is an Abnormal Pap Smear?

  A Pap smears is a test used to detect unwanted or abnormal cells in a woman's cervix. This test helps to identity if a woman has cervical cancer. Abnormal Pap smears do not positively indicate cervical cancer, however, they can detect any changes in the cervix that can be a sign of cervical cancer....

• 5 Crucial Considerations When Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

  In the United States alone, over 1.5 million adults are living with rheumatoid arthritis. For many, living with RA means taking a bit longer to complete once-simple tasks.People with RA know that pushing too hard can result in additional joint pain and stiffness. It’s not always easy to check off...