Betty Brown of Kinston, NC stopped smoking after having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder for 9 years. Even though I love the feeling and relaxation of a shower, I used to dread getting into the shower. I hung my oxygen mask close by on the towel rod so I could put it on quickly. During the […]
I am a 44 year-old male and had smoked a pack of cigarettes a day since I was 19 years old. Like most people, I took my health for granted. I tried every method to stop smoking, failing miserably, only to pick the cigarettes right back up. I knew I had to do something. My […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Smoking? No doubt about it; smoking is bad for your body. The advantages when you stop smoking are huge! Some facts you should know: (information provided by www.Blackhealthmatters.com) However, you can change these statistics dramatically by quitting smoking! What happens to your body when you quit? Your […]
Guest Post by Bruce Grant of Kernersville, NC According to the Medical Society, there is no cure for Polycythemia vera. The most common treatment is Therapeutic Phlebotomy (once known as “blood-letting”), for the purpose of reducing the blood’s thickness and blood cell count to prevent excessive thickness, clotting of the blood, strokes and heart disease. […]
