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Tips for Offering Support to Your Loved One with Cancer
When difficult and tragic circumstances present themselves in a loved one, it can often be challenging to find the right words to say. Sometimes a person won’t say anything to a loved one who has cancer because they don’t know what they could possibly contribute to help that person feel better. And sometimes you don’t have to say anything at all, but it is important for any cancer patient to have a good support system and to know that their loved ones are there when they need them. Here are some tips provided by the Teton Cancer Institute to help you support your loved one with cancer. Let the know…
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What wagon??
DH and I went out to breakfast this morning. Yes, I did fall off the wagon. I had bacon! I had hash browns! I had toast!! I only had one piece of toast instead of 2. (baby steps!) It was SO GOOD!! Course DH made me look bad by having a mushroom omelet and asking to substitute his hash browns for peaches. (What a show off!) AND while I’m complaining about DH why why WHY is it when men say “Oh I’m going to loose a couple of pounds” it comes off in 5 and 10 pound chunks without much work??! WHY?!?!? WHY!??!? YES I KNOW I’m yelling! If you…
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What Can You Expect During Root Canal Treatment?
If you have a tooth which is dead, your dentist may suggest that you have root canal treatment carried out. You can often tell if a tooth is in need of this treatment, by the way it looks and feels. You may be experiencing sensitivity, or pain when you touch the tooth. The tooth may also look different in color, when compared to other teeth in your mouth. Root canal treatment can be a better option than having a tooth removed, or having a dental implant fitted. During the treatment, the dentist removes any infected pulp from the inside of the root canal of the tooth. This may sound a…
