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IHT Summer Series Protect yourself from sunburn caused by overexposure which can lead to skin cancer. As the warmer weather arrives, it draws you outdoors. Whether it is to the beach or the mountains, you want to make sure you are prepared. Sunburn is a red painful skin that feels hot to the touch. Sunburn

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At Show Low Family Clinic it is our mission to provide high quality intimate care through our commitment to putting our patients first. We make you feel better so you can live your best life possible. Our provider, Sharon Zell, is a nurse practitioner who has been in healthcare since 1994. She truly cares about her clients and

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The warm weather is coming to town, and we are itching to get out and play! Injuries such as strains and sprains increase with the fun activities that make Spring and Summer enjoyable. Here is what you can do to treat strains and sprains. First, what is the difference between a strain and sprain? Both

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Spring has arrived! Along with Spring comes flowers, new life, pollens and seasonal allergies. Some people have had allergies since childhood while others develop them as they age. Either way, allergies can interrupt your life. What can you do about that? Symptoms It can be difficult identifying a cold from allergies. The symptoms are very

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March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Do you suffer from monthly pain? For some women, the pain can be debilitating. If you cannot go to work, school, or even function because of your symptoms or pain, you need to see your doctor. Don’t put it off as premenstrual syndrome. Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million

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Risk versus benefits of breast implants. Do you have breast implants? Are you considering getting breast implants? Over 10 million women worldwide have breast implants (American Society of Plastic Surgery (2020)). Well, it’s Breast Implant Awareness month, and if you have or are considering breast implants you need to do your homework. Let me help

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Men and women need to consider birth control if they want to avoid pregnancy. There are many options to consider. The choice of birth control changes depending on your circumstances. For example, if you are not monogamous you may need to consider more than one type of birth control that includes a condom (male or

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Heartburn is also called reflux or GERD for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Heartburn (GERD) symptoms include: A burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), usually after eating and possibly worse at night Chest pain Difficulty swallowing Sensation or lump in your throat Regurgitation of food or a sour liquid If you have nighttime reflux, you may also

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Women’s History Women’s suffrage was a movement aimed at the voting rights of women. Prior to the 19th amendment, women were not allowed to vote. It was a worldwide movement and with the 19th amendment, women were granted the right to vote in the US. The 19th amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920. The struggle continues in

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