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Treating Toenail Fungus Naturally /The Spin Magazine Article
We wanted to share that we were invited and thrilled to write an article for The Spin Magazine this month called, “Treating Toenail...
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Jun 7, 20213 min read
Don't Make My UTI Symptoms Worse! Foods to Avoid!
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are on everyone’s mind when catheters must be used to empty our bladder. And that’s because most of us...
Apr 10, 20211 min read
Does Coffee Really Aid in Constipation?
Frequently, a question arises in our SCI group about constipation and the overwhelming response is to drink a cup of coffee. But why...
Mar 21, 20214 min read
UTIs: Another Annoyance of SCI
Once again, Roberta and I have been brainstorming and we’ve decided it’s time to tackle Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) head-on. We’ve...
Mar 21, 20214 min read
Take Control of Your Health
Seldom do I publish a public service announcement but today is another day. Allow me to explain. Last evening we were talking with an old...
Mar 20, 20214 min read
SUGAR and Spice IS Everything Nice??
When we strive to come up with articles of interest for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) population, we obtain our inspiration from various...
Mar 20, 20213 min read
SPOTLIGHTS ON INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES: Jen Goodwin...Quadriplegic, Mom, Lawyer
The ROLLIN’ RNs™ are excited to introduce a new individual to our series: Spotlights on Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries and their...
Mar 20, 20215 min read
SPOTLIGHTS ON INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES: DR. DAN, C5 QUADRIPLEGIC
The ROLLIN’ RNs™ are excited to introduce a new series: Spotlights on Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries and their progress since...
Mar 20, 20214 min read
Power to the Protein
Let’s face it…. a discussion on protein is not on top of everyone’s list but it is a subject which should be at the forefront of our food...
Mar 20, 20213 min read
Making your Tummy Happy: The differences between the “Biotic Brothers” - Pre and Pro
Discussing your digestive health…what is the difference between the “Biotic brothers” PREBIOTICS and PROBIOTICS? They sound alike, but...
Mar 20, 20215 min read
Them Bones, Them Bones, and the Spinal Cord Injured
Mitzie Bower, Illustrator The term “Osteoporosis”……what comes to mind? An elderly person? Post-menopausal woman? But what does bone...
Mar 20, 20212 min read
Osteomyelitis: Keep it Clean!
OSTEOMYELITIS…. we hear this term frequently in our spinal cord injury community but do we know what it really means? Osteomyelitis is an...
Mar 20, 20218 min read
Roberta’s Experience with the Mitrofanoff Procedure...or something like it!
My name is Roberta and I was injured in an ATV accident on 5/24/14. My level of injury is T3 Complete. I am a Para with full use of my...
Mar 20, 20214 min read
The Skinny on Intermittent Fasting
As we arrive in January, a new year with new resolutions and/or goals, we’re confident the most popular of these is aimed at losing...
Mar 20, 20214 min read
The Ibuprofen Debate: Just the Facts Ma’am, Just the Facts…
Today, during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we are witnessing quite a debate regarding the safety of consuming ibuprofen (Advil,...
Mar 20, 20216 min read
New Year: Healthier You!
It’s the start of a new year and always a good time to reflect on how we can make it even better than last year. A good place to start...
Mar 20, 20216 min read
Life with a SCI: Important Health Care Providers
It’s important for all of us to have a health care provider to help manage our health care needs. For most people, that means having a...
Mar 20, 20213 min read
GABA Supplements
Today’s article came to be when a member of our peer support group asked about GABA supplements (not to be confused with the medication...
Mar 20, 20214 min read
Fortifying Your Immune System to Protect Your Health
We have questioned as to when this topic should be addressed. Boosting your immune system could have been discussed at any given time...
Mar 20, 20215 min read
Foot Care For People With A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Gotta Keep Those Piggies Happy!
Taking good care of your feet is a normal part of the daily routine for everyone but when you have a Spinal Cord Injury, proper foot care...
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