Dr Georgianna Donadio PhD

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    When You Hear Hoofbeats

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Curious, Body ache is not synonymous with twitching and arrhythmia. When we get the flu we can have all over body ache without these symptoms. In the 45 years of practicing I have seen...
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    When You Hear Hoofbeats

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Hello All - Here is some additional information that may clarify your questions and explain issues with chlorine. Thanks for your comments! Chlorine Absorption and Inhalation While...
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    When You Hear Hoofbeats

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Curious, Thanks for your comment. Actually this was a simple case that could have been interpreted as complicated. It is not unusual for people to have chlorine reactions, and yest it is absorbed...
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    When You Hear Hoofbeats

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Daisy, Thank you for your comment and so pleased you liked the article! I hear you about your PT experience. My leg and hip injury got so much worse on my compensating side and is now much...
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    The Passion Diet

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of the frustrating aspects of health information that we hear the most from consumers is that just when you think you’ve got a handle on what you are supposed to do to be healthy – the...
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    Fortune Cookie Wisdom

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you remember the last time you cracked open a fortune cookie? Those little blue and white slips, with lucky numbers filled with uplifting, motivational messages, always seem to brighten the moment....
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    Dog Therapy As Good Medicine For Seniors

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in Nursing News

    One of the most popular and rapidly growing alternative modalities to help seniors retain their health and prevent the development or progression of both physical and mental conditions, is Animal...
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    Dog Therapy As Good Medicine For Seniors

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in Nursing News

    Thanks again Karen! Happy Holidays-
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    Dog Therapy As Good Medicine For Seniors

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in Nursing News

    Thanks for sharing Karen! What a lovely concept - pet robots!! We all need companionship and someone or something to give our love to so that sounds like a really great idea! Thanks again,...
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    Anyone done NIWH Whole Health Educator program?

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to BetterSafe's topic in Holistic

    Hello AnnaTalley, Thank you for your inquiry. The post you refer to is approximately 8 years old and quite outdated - not reflective of our current program. NIWH has, since its inception...
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    3 Easy Ways to Improve Health and Happiness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Daisy, I moved recently and decided that it was time to "start over" and either gave away, disposed of or sold most of the belongings that had been in the house for 26 years, bought in the effort...
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    3 Easy Ways to Improve Health and Happiness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is a basic human drive to thrive and experience a joyful, life filled with purpose. Yet, despite the influx of the latest and greatest life hacks, self-help programs, and wellness products flooding...
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    3 Easy Ways to Improve Health and Happiness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Mary, Thanks so much for your comment and pleased you found them helpful. These are such stressful times for all of us that anything that can give us a little lift and reduce stress is so...
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    The Complexity of Human Nutrition

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in General Nursing

    With the worldwide web, it has never been easier to find information on achieving sustainable levels of health and wellness, as well as managing chronic disease. Thanks to the internet and the ongoing...
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    Broken Heart Syndrome Increase During Pandemic

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for posting this interesting article! Here is another article on the subject which includes information by Dr Helen Fisher, which explains why this syndrome is so painful and
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    Harming Ourselves and the Planet?

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in General Nursing

    CDC StatisticsAccording to the CDC’S National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 6 in 10 American adults currently suffer from a chronic disease, while a further 4 in 10...
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    Harming Ourselves and the Planet?

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Juniper, Thank you for your comment. Yes, our rain forests are vital components of the larger, global eco-system. The Rainforest Alliance has this to say about them: "Rainforests are often...
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    Harming Ourselves and the Planet?

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Emergent - Good point, but yes, sadly, unless there is "data" and studies that confirm the obvious, many people do not want to believe that our hunger for more and more of anything - everything...
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    Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    As the director of an accredited program that is specifically for nurse patient educators, its preposterous that anyone would question why a nurse would educate a patient/client. The scope of practice...
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    Consequences of Loneliness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio posted a topic in General Specialties

    Loneliness and IsolationNaturally, all of us have experienced the feeling of loneliness and isolation at one time or another. This in and of itself is not a bad thing. Taking time to retire from the...
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    Consequences of Loneliness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    Hello ICUman, Glad the article was helpful. Yes, pets are great companions. As you probably know, many nursing homes and assisted living facilities are having dogs and other pets brought in to visit...
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    Consequences of Loneliness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    Hello All, Wanted to share this April 24th article on Loneliness. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/17/health/loneliness-epidemic-coronavirus-healing-wellness/?hpt=ob_blogfooterold All good wishes,...
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    Consequences of Loneliness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    Hello Daisy4RN - Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Yes, it appears that we humans need varying degrees of interaction but that we are happier and healthier when we have some in our lives. It has...
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    Consequences of Loneliness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    Hello Myword1, You are absolutely right that "aloneness is not always loneliness". We can be alone and yet feel that there are people in our lives that care about us and are there if we reach out to...
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    Consequences of Loneliness

    Dr Georgianna Donadio replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    Hello "Hit with the Ladies"- Thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear that you feel "people suck". It must be challenging to feel that way and be in the service of caring for others as a nurse. Being...