by Dr Aletta | Jun 1, 2018 | Body/Mind, Chronic Illness
This book tells my story about coming to grips with not just one, but two chronic illnesses. In my early twenties I was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease that usually affects young boys. Weird. Then in my thirties, I came down with scleroderma.... by Dr Aletta | Dec 29, 2010 | Chronic Illness
My daughter weighed 1lb 13oz (822 grams) when she was born. This week we celebrated her 16th birthday. For my daughter it is a significant milestone. She can now get a learner’s permit to drive! For her parents it means that and so much more. She doesn’t have any...
by Dr Aletta | Oct 4, 2009 | Body/Mind, Mental Health
This article published on PsychCentral, Dr. Rick Nauert points out the problem people have getting proper care for depression. He writes of a study done in Ontario, Canada which supports the collaborative care model adding the inclusion of the primary care (PMD) or...