Dialysis is the separation of unequal, diluted substances through a membrane. This membrane often has numerous, minuscule permeable tentacles interwoven through flexible fibers. This process often purifies the substance. Medicine uses this process to purify the blood of someone who has experienced kidney failure. It replaces the process that a body’s functioning kidney would perform. The patient usually has a permanent shunt implanted into their body for easy access of the chronic procedure. Since impurities are filtered out of the…..
This festive door is decorated for a Mardi Gras celebration. The wreath is a collection of bright colors and varied textures. Visitors would immediately know that the people in this home are in a festive mood and ready for a holiday party. When people walk by you on a public street can they immediately sense what is going on inside? Are you healthy? Do you exercise on a regular basis? Have you taken time to reflect on your personal needs? …..
I overheard a conversation: “My doctor said that I have a little sugar in my blood. I don’t know how it got there. My doc said that I need to get it out.” I admit that I was ease-dropping. The couple was talking about the husband’s recent diagnosis of diabetes. The man needed more information about his medical condition. Hopefully, the doctor was following up with education classes. Possibly, the doctor was referring to the term “A1c.” This is a…..