Tanisha Smith traveled to Illinois for a life-changing reason in July 2018. She was donating a kidney. Tanisha is originally from Decatur, Ill., but now lives in Marietta, Ga., with her husband, Jamal, and five children. In 2015, she found…
Painful periods sometimes indicate endometriosis. One in 10 women in the United States have endometriosis, and many do not know it. “Women with symptoms often do not realize they have the condition until years after experience the symptoms,” says Jillian…
Ingredients for salad 8 cups shredded sprouts, about 1 lb almonds, walnuts or nut of your choice 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice, sharp cheese used Ingredients for dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey or Dijon mustard…
The last trimester of pregnancy is a busy time to prepare for your new baby. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack a bag for your hospital stay. “Go ahead and pack your bag a couple months ahead of…
Ingredients 3/4 lb of ground sirloin 1/3 cup chopped onion and pepper mixture 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce 3-4 tablespoons of mustard 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 bag of red lentils cooked (2/3 cup…
If you have circulation problems in your legs, you may benefit from the use of compression stockings. Patients undergoing compression therapy wear special stockings that are designed to increase circulation in the legs and support the veins. Compression therapy can…
Ingredients 12 oz. bag of frozen okra 1 can no salt added stewed tomatoes 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 Tbs. minced ginger 1 Tbs. garam masala (optional) 1 tsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Red pepper flakes (optional)…
Each year, more than five million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease, which can disrupt blood flow through the heart. The heart has four valves: aortic, pulmonary, mitral, and tricuspid, but the aorta and mitral valves present the most…
Every woman is unique, and not everyone experiences the same symptoms when pregnant. If you pay attention to your body, there are some common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy you might have. Breast pain. About a week or two…
Each year, more than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital. Early intervention by CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation can save lives. According to the American Heart Association, compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per…