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Depth of Burn #nursingstudent #nurse #resources - Image Credits: The Nursing School | Medical nursing assistant notes cheat sheets
When we sleep our bodies can carry out important bodily functions such as muscle repair, protein synthesis, tissue growth amongst other things. Studies suggests that having a good night sleep contributes to better memory function such as learning, memory, problem solving, decision making, creativity and more. Sleep also helps with emotional wellbeing and weight management. How much sleep do you need? The recommended amount of sleep depends on your age. It also varies from person to person,...
High Intracranial Pressure (IIH)
IIH in many of these “invisible” disorders usually presents without papilledema (“IIHWOP” — Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Without Papilledema). Symptoms are incorrectly blamed on tension headaches, migraine, cervicogenic headaches, craniocervical instability, and somatic (psychological) disorders. When correctly identified and treated, it is life-changing for the patient.
Adrenal health is integral in healing any kind of chronic symptom. So important, in fact, that you could be eating a perfect diet and still not be able to move the needle on your healing if you’re stressed out all the time. During my time in graduate school I was drinking 48 oz of coffee daily, constantly stressed from the workload, and exercising frequently as a way to cope. This was on top of all the childhood trauma I had yet to process. Slowly, my hair started thinning, I developed relen...
Adrenal health is integral in healing any kind of chronic symptom. So important, in fact, that you could be eating a perfect diet and still not be able to move the needle on your healing if you’re stressed out all the time. During my time in graduate school I was drinking 48 oz of coffee daily, constantly stressed from the workload, and exercising frequently as a way to cope. This was on top of all the childhood trauma I had yet to process. Slowly, my hair started thinning, I developed relen...
Catie's Cause | Acetaminophen Awareness and Education
🩺 Did you know that combining alcohol with acetaminophen can put significant strain on your liver? This common pain reliever can become extremely harmful when mixed with alcohol, leading to severe liver damage and other health complications. 🤯 👉 Protect your health by always reading medication labels and consulting your healthcare provider. 🩹 Your liver will thank you later! For more health tips, head over to: www.catiescause.org #catiescause #nonprofit #healthtips #cocktails #wellness
What makes ME/CFS so debilitating? one factor is: FATIGUE Fatigue in ME/CFS is: ⚫ Persistent lack of physical energy Feeling flu-like and weak • ⚫ NOT sufficiently relieved by rest/sleep NOT just tiredness "They feel leaden, they feel weighed down, as if they've got weights on all their joints. -Ed Yong Many people understandably argue that fatigue should not be included in the name of the condition because fatigue is present in many conditions. Nevertheless, it is an unrelenting symptom of ME/CFS. INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST. ME RESEARCH UK SC036942
Beta Blockers Side Effects
The benefits of taking #betablockers generally outweigh the side effects, so it's important to stay on top of your medication. Let's prioritize our health and well-being by taking care of ourselves in all aspects, including medication management.
ME Research UK: Post-exertional malaise (PEM), the cardinal feature of ME/CFS, is the worsening of symptoms following minimal physical and mental exertion. Read about the experience of PEM: https://www.meresearch.org.uk/the-experience-of-post-exertional-malaise-part-2/ #MEAwarenessweek #MECFS #Myalgicencephalomyelitis #postexertionalmalaise #PEM
Catie's Cause | Acetaminophen Awareness and Education
Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in America. There are more than 600 medicines that contain acetaminophen as an active ingredient, including prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines! Here's a list of some common brand-name medicines, some forms of which contain acetaminophen. Never double dose acetaminophen. Not medical advice. - Source: https://www.knowyourdose.org/common-medicines/ #catiescause #doit4catie #painreliever #feverreducer #otcmedicines #nonprofit