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Merely Me

Merely Me, Health Guide

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Published writer, infertility survivor, and finally a mom

Your Period Problems Solved: 5 Ways to Beat the Bloat

So you are at a department store trying on a pair of jeans. But the size you usually fit into just won’t fit around your belly and you can’t even zip them up. What’s going on here? You guessed it, premenstrual bloating. Are we having fun yet? Like a lot of women you probably have jeans in several sizes in your closet including... Read moreChevron
Merely Me

Merely Me, Health Guide

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Freelance Writer who suffers from Anxiety and Depression

Birth Control and Politics: The Power of the Pill at the Polls

Okay so we know that abortion is a divisive topic among politicians and voters. There is no surprise about that. But birth control? Really? Is it just me or is the recent political hullabaloo over health care and contraception a bit of a shock? Just when I think people are going to come to their senses and focus on job growth someone throws a... Read moreChevron
Merely Me

Merely Me, Health Guide

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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

Herbal Remedies for Treating ADHD Symptoms in Children

Although there are many prescription medications to treat the symptoms of ADHD some parents opt to try some non-prescription remedies first. Supplements and herbal remedies are included in this realm of “natural treatments.” As do many parents of a child having special needs, I went through a phase of searching for vitamins and herbs... Read moreChevron
Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Teens and Suicide on Dr. Phil Today

It's a horrifying depression statistic. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens. Why is the suicide rate among teens so high?   Today, the Dr. Phil Show is "Teens under Pressure." Here's the description of the show from Dr. Phil's web site: Teenagers today are more stressed than ever before — from the pressure to... Read moreChevron
davidshern

davidshern, Health Guide

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David Shern, Ph.D., is president and CEO of Mental Health America

The Fight To Get Mental Health Care Covered by Insurance

What's Next for Mental Health By David Shern, Ph.D., President and CEO, Mental Health America   As a New Year approaches, two important developments are helping to shape the future course of mental health.   On January 1, the federal mental health parity law becomes effective for all health plans. The law will broadly outlaw... Read moreChevron