Organ Donation Is Gift of Life
Donating your loved one’s organs after death is a precious gift of life. In giving to others, you cherish and honor your loved one. It’s a way to remember your loved one time and time again. Yet, not all organ donation organizations are non-profit. Something that should be so easy requires careful research before making…
No CommentsManaging Chronic Pain
Managing chronic pain can be challenging at best. Yet, living with pain is a way of life for many people. Narcotics simply put you to sleep and take more of a toll on your health. You can’t live an active life when you’re looking through a constant haze. Finding alternative ways to manage your pain…
No CommentsJob Stress Causes Injuries
The shift in American business to “do more with less” is taking a significant toll on our health. It is stressful, and job stress causes injuries, health problems and psychological issues. According to statistics reported by the CDC, more than 40 percent of Americans report that their job is “very or extremely” stressful. Is your…
No CommentsAsk These Questions before Joining Clinical Trials
There are pros and cons of joining clinical trials. It’s important for pharmaceutical companies to test new products and medications. It is equally important that potential participants make an informed decision to take part in the study. It’s the law! Unfortunately, many doctors, hospitals and pharma companies fall short in following the letter of the…
No CommentsOvercome Guilt and Reclaim Your Life
Guilt is an emotion that can paralyze us if we allow it. Most of us feel guilty when we feel that we’ve made the wrong decision or fail to meet our standards. Sometimes, it’s not rational to feel guilty because the outcome was out of our control. Yet, we still focus on our guilt. Here…
No CommentsDr. Debra Muth Redefines Patient Care in Reiki Podcast
Dr. Debra Muth recently had the opportunity to participate in a Reiki podcast with Reiki Answer Lady (www.reikianswerlady.com/naturopathicmedicinedebramuth/). This is an excellent resource to learn more about the role of naturopathic medicine in health and new breakthroughs in genetic testing. Dr. Muth shares her personal story about why she chose naturopathic medicine certification. She was…
No CommentsChecklist for Doctor’s Appointment
Regardless of what you are doing, a checklist is your friend. A checklist for doctor’s appointment is especially important. No one remembers everything. If you’re like most people, you remember things you want to ask at the oddest moments. A good checklist helps you cover the topics that you want while keeping the doctor informed….
No Comments5 Ways to Manage Stress
Stress is normal in today’s world. It seems to parade in front of most of us on a daily basis. When you or your loved ones are dealing with an injury or illness, your stress level gets a boost. My husband’s on-the-job injury resulted in fighting our way through worker’s compensation, medical complications and more….
1 CommentChoosing a Worker’s Compensation Lawyer
Do your homework if you’ve been injured at work and need a worker’s compensation lawyer. You need someone who has experience in your specific situation. An attorney with expertise in worker’s compensation in your state. Referrals are a great place to start your research. Just keep in mind that the attorney you need is usually…
No Comments4 Worker’s Comp Roadblocks When Your Claim is Denied
Worker’s comp roadblocks can multiply! If you are injured on the job, worker’s compensation is supposed to pay medical expenses that are necessary to diagnose and treat your injury. In addition, it should also provide disability payments while you can’t work. It may pay for retraining and other benefits if you can’t return to work…
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The Dark Side Of Injury By Debra Muth, ND
