Why should a PRP patient or caregiver join the PRP Support Group? From the Editor …In March 2014, the 200-plus members of the Facebook-based PRP Support Group (we now have over 1,800 members) were asked the question: Why should a PRP patient or caregiver join our CLOSED (aka private) global Facebook community? A total […]
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04.62.01 Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — GARD https://nccih.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm Like many Americans, you may take dietary supplements in an effort to stay healthy. With so many dietary supplements available and so many claims made about their health benefits, how can you decide whether a supplement is safe or useful? This fact sheet provides a general overview
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04.45.00 nutrition and dieting 04.45.01 Diet Eat healthy! No dieting for now, because your body needs nutrients to replenish those that you are losing through your skin. Go heavy on the vegetables and fruits and fresh foods. Avoid salty items like potato chips which can cause edema and have no nutritional value. Eat plenty
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04.42.00 mental health and wellness 04.42.01 EMOTIONAL CONCERNS? There are so many to cover under this heading. Our emotional health is every bit as important as our physical well-being, and you cannot separate the two. When you are dealing with any disease, it is difficult to be your natural optimistic self, but when you
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04.41.01 We are not alone and I can prove it As published in On the Road… (April 1, 2014, page 3) by Bill McCue Meet & Greet On Sunday, January 19, 2014, Lindsay Sprick and Virginia “Ginny” Maxwell met for brunch at the 116 Expresso Wine Bar in Columbia, South Carolina. A month later the
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04.41.00 Meet & Greet, FaceTime, Skype Face-to-face Facetime Facebook Vide Skype Oovoo GoToMeeting
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From the Editor… Beiersdorf, makers of Aquaphor®, continue to offer a program for families in the United States and Canada who use large amounts of this product. ORIGINAL USA PROGRAMThe company will send a free case of the product, as long as specific instructions are followed. The member/patient must first contact customer service at: (800) 227-4703
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04.40.02 The Efficacy of Coconut Oil EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article has been added to the PRP Survival Guide. The brief discussion involved only seven PRPers, but resulted in some excellent information and great images. This is precisely how the PRP Survival Guide will evolve in the years ahead. When PRPers share, we all learn.
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04.40.00 moisturizing 04.40.01 Moisturizing There are many comfort measures and cosmetic measures you can take to help your skin during this time when it’s under siege by PRP. Moisturizers are the first line of defense and comfort. Cream moisturizers work best as they can be used twice a day with good results. Lotions need
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04.40.00 marijuana, medical
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