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A new hope for depression
As we observe Suicide Prevention Month in September, I want to emphasize there is help—including some new novel treatments—for those suffering from depression and anxiety. With the recent increasing discord, political turbulence and financial demands, we all struggle with daily stress. For some, it is all-consuming. According to...
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Natural help for fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that currently affects nearly 25% of Americans—and it’s on the rise. NAFLD is the most common form of liver disease and is characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the liver in people with little or no alcohol intake. In some cases, it can lead to liver damage similar to...
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Are you afraid to poop?
Imagine orchestrating your entire life around having a bowel movement. It seems impossible, right? Shockingly, many of my patients strategize the timing of when they’ve got to “go.” I’ve even had patients forgo eating so they can delay having a bowel movement. Why? Every time you have a bowel movement, hemorrhoids can flare...
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How to master your mind and transform your life
Are you standing at the crossroads of life and unsure of which path to take? You’re not alone. As a woman in her 50s, I found myself in that spot, uncertain of my professional field and desperate for change. Countless hours of journaling and self-reflection were powerful tools for me and became my beacon of hope. As a result of this work, I...
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A quarter century of care
Over the past 25 years, Avenues of Counseling and Mediation has helped thousands of people in Medina and Summit Counties and the surrounding areas with a wide range of mental health struggles. Owner and founder Lisa Borchert-Hrivnak, LPCC, is a lifelong Medina County resident. Lisa started the practice with one small office and has grown it...
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