Receiving this diagnosis can be scary, but there are ways to manage symptoms and reduce stress
Treatments have improved outcomes for a condition once viewed as fatal
A variety of healthy foods can help reduce inflammation and keep other conditions at bay
Soft foods like mashed potatoes, applesauce and, yes, ice cream won’t disturb your incision
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Some ‘flare-ups’ are temporary and expected, others can signal a need to change therapies
Reduce background noise, don’t talk too fast or too slow and above all, ask what’s most helpful to them
Eating well can help support your immune system and maintain strength
From food impaction to acid reflux, when you feel like something is in your throat, it’s important to seek medical treatment
Our collective misremembering of events comes from a surplus of false memories
Keep the area clean and monitor your incision site for discharge, odor or a change in appearance
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