by Amy | Aug 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
This week there has been a lot of publicity about the research that associates obesity to children having tonsillectomy surgery. The idea that a child might gain weight because they had their tonsils removed makes me wonder if the right questions were truly asked....
by Amy | Aug 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
This week the FDA took a look at sleeping pills and their affect on our system the next day. The issues is more an an issue with women because our metabolism is slower to process medications and so the effects last longer.Consider that we also put off when we go to...
by Amy | Jan 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Healthy living requires a great deal of planning. Most people do not consider sleep something they have to plan. The benefits of sleep outweigh the work required to plan for a good night sleep. When we focus on our goal to look better, to feel better, and to improve...
by Amy | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
This has been a big year in sleep. The research and knowledge the public has about the importance of sleep has been mind boggling. I have been amazed at the new ideas shared and the growth of new ideas in therapy.The connection to sleep deprivation and sleep apnea...
by Amy | Nov 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was reading a blog today when I was taking a break from studying. It talked about the idea of RTs going after continuing education in order to be acute care practitioners like nurse practitioners. There were quite a few people who did not see the value of continuing...
by Amy | Nov 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
For the last several months I have played the role of the caregiver. It feels like somewhere along the line you get lost among the myriad of medications, doctor’s appointments and just the general care and cleaning up. Then there is the isolation and loneliness that...
