Ashley Atwood RBT

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• What Causes My Ankles and Feet to Swell?

  We often see the troublesome swelling in our ankles and feet, which affects our movements. Fortunately, this swelling is not very serious and you shouldn't worry about it if you are physically active. If swelling is associated with serious symptoms, it does require medical attention as it may be an...

• Why an Alzheimer's Patient May Be Violent

  Violent and aggressive behavior is an issue that many with Alzheimer's face, and it also affects their friends and family. It doesn't happen as frequent as other symptoms, but when it does, it usually happens out of pressure or stress that the patient may be feeling. There could be quite a few...

• What to Expect After Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy is a treatment for many types of cancer. Chemotherapy works in various ways in fighting cancer in the human body: It suppresses cancer cells from growth and spreading to other parts of the body, kills cancer cells hence stopping the condition, and can also reduce recurrence of cancer...

• The Risks of Smoking for Fibromyalgia Patients

  It has been known since its origin that smoking does more harm than good to someone's body. Cigarettes contain much more than just tobacco: each and every one contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 400 known toxins and over 40 carcinogenic agents. Cigarettes contain ingredients such as tar, carbon...

• Causes and Helpful Tips for Enuresis (Bedwetting)

  What is enuresis?Enuresis, also called nocturnal enuresis, is the medical term for bedwetting or urinating during sleep. Bedwetting is usually part of a child’s development. It is fairly common among children and is slightly more common in boys.Most children outgrow bedwetting without any...

• What are Ingrown Hairs: Get the Facts

  Sometimes hair avoids its normal growth path, curls tightly and digs deeper into the skin, piercing its own follicle or surrounding tissue.  It is usually brought on by incorrect shaving techniques and forceful removal of hair on faces, armpits, genital area and legs. The hair grows into the skin...