The importance of supervision and peer reviews for freelance counsellors
The role of counseling is crucial in the UK, and research estimates one in six adults experience a “common mental disorder” in a typical week. There has been a Increase in the number of therapy professionals in the UK.. Being an independent counselor gives you greater independence, but also presents
Black Women Have the Lowest Rates of Ovarian Cancer — But Are Less Likely To Survive the Disease
September 2024 is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Like most cancers, ovarian cancer has better outcomes if treated early. However, it is difficult to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages because it often has no symptoms. In the United States alone, there are nearly 20,000 new cases of ovarian
Food and Activity Journal – familydoctor.org
Path to better health When you start a food and activity journal, try to capture everything. This means recording everything you eat and do throughout the day. Nutrition Write down what you eat and drink throughout the day. It starts when you wake up and ends when you go to
I Was “Too Young” to Have Colon Cancer
as told to Shannon Shelton Miller I was delighted to be pregnant with my first child at 29 years old. Everything was fine for about eight months, until the day I went to the bathroom and the bathroom was full of blood. I immediately called my OB-GYN because I was
OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Path to better health To find out which medication is right for you, talk to your primary care doctor. They can tell you about the benefits and risks. Antacids and acid reducers rarely cause side effects. If so, the side effects are usually minor and go away on their own.
How Chronic Pain Changes the Brain
September is Pain Awareness Month Paula* started feeling pain in her shoulder at the end of last year. It started out as a pain, but it wasn’t long until routine things like saying hello to a friend or putting on a sports bra became too painful. He began having trouble
Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies
Path to greater security When it comes to using and storing these products safely, consider the following tips: Store products in their original containers.. Recent trends on social media to store things in glass or plastic containers may seem nice, but these containers could provide easier access for children and
Your Guide to Choosing a Condom
By Casey Law (she/her), 17, editor September 25, 2024 Hey! When was the last time you thought about condoms? Unfortunately, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have increased in adolescents and young adults. And one of the best ways to prevent STIs? Condoms. Did you know
Breast cancer can affect every aspect of your life, and it can be difficult to know who to turn to for help. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started. HealthyWomen provides these resources for informational purposes only. We do not endorse or recommend these websites
Using CBD oil can be a confusing topic. You may be wondering a lot of things: Is it legal where I live? Is it safe to use? What can I use it for? Does it have side effects? Does it work? Path to better health CBD is short for cannabidiol,
Why take a preventative approach to your healthcare?
You may have heard the saying “prevention is better than cure.” It has valuable meaning in several areas of life, but health is one of the most important. In this article, we will delve into what preventive healthcare is and how you can make the most of it. What is
WASHINGTON, September 18 — HealthyWomen, the nation’s leading independent nonprofit health resource for women, met with a diverse group of some of the nation’s most prominent women leaders on Capitol Hill today to advocate for comprehensive obesity care and improved coverage. The meeting began on the same day the House
