In this spiraling economy, many people have to look at new careers to stay employed. Chad and I feel very fortunate that our career choices—law enforcement and dentistry—are two of the more secure fields.
As a ‘Lister’ hygienist (member of Amy’s List), I have read with sadness that many hygienists nationwide are having a tough time finding full-time quality offices to work in. Some are forced to enter the job force in completely different fields.
One hygienist has accepted a job at the coroner’s office in her town, working as a forensic technician. I actually think that would be very interesting. Her passion is and always has been dental hygiene so she plans to supplement her income working as a hygiene temp when she can in addition to her new adventure. I wish her well.
Both of our children have voiced interest in health professions. Whether they will continue in that direction, time will tell. It’s hard to predict what the economy will do, but I feel confident that health related professions and law enforcement will stay strong. I hope I am right.
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Beware black licorice?!
Many of my patients have voiced their plans to improve their health. One patient, Ginny, was concerned about her recent blood pressure readings. She had experienced a series of significantly high readings and went to her physician for an evaluation. The doctor found nothing significant with her health except for the hypertension.
Out of the blue, he asked her if she eats black licorice. She admitted that she had been eating a lot of black licorice in the past couple months. He advised her to stop and as a result, her blood pressure returned to normal. I have never heard of a connection between the two. I am guessing it must be the anise.
There are many reasons that patients can have hypertension. Now there may be one more.
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
Out of the blue, he asked her if she eats black licorice. She admitted that she had been eating a lot of black licorice in the past couple months. He advised her to stop and as a result, her blood pressure returned to normal. I have never heard of a connection between the two. I am guessing it must be the anise.
There are many reasons that patients can have hypertension. Now there may be one more.
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
Starting 2009 Right...
Happy New Year!
I trust everyone survived Christmas and is ready for 2009. After a long, busy year, I am ready to settle down for a bit. January and February are usually the months that I go through closets and dressers getting rid of the old and making room for the new.
I look forward to the fun things that are planned for this year. Chad and I are going to Hawaii next month. His parents are taking their five kids and spouses to Oahu and Maui. I am so excited, but now I have to do a little cleaning up of my excess winter padding—I guess my resolution to get in better shape came at the right tim! Off to the gym…
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
I trust everyone survived Christmas and is ready for 2009. After a long, busy year, I am ready to settle down for a bit. January and February are usually the months that I go through closets and dressers getting rid of the old and making room for the new.
I look forward to the fun things that are planned for this year. Chad and I are going to Hawaii next month. His parents are taking their five kids and spouses to Oahu and Maui. I am so excited, but now I have to do a little cleaning up of my excess winter padding—I guess my resolution to get in better shape came at the right tim! Off to the gym…
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
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