Articles by Jeanette Gallagher

This is Part 1 of a 3 part article about Pain We all have pain, some debilitating and some just a pain in the ass.  We want to get out of pain, isn’t that the way we are supposed to operate? Who wants to be in pain, no one? We have a job to do, places to be, things that have to get done, right? Top me off you say to the drink, pop me one you say to the pill, push me further you say to the exercise, hold me closer you say to the peep, and shut up…

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A nanny for your children?  Is this for the rich, the privileged, the overworked parents or the family that travels for business?  This may be true in many instances but Nannies are increasingly being used by everyone who needs not only babysitting but home but also child rearing support;  Nannies4Hire to the rescue. Do you know what to ask a Nanny before you hire her?  Do you know what you are expecting her to do for you and have that outlined?  Do you have her pay scale, benefits and job description clear as a bell in your head and on…

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Children and adults have a large potential to access every brain cell available and the book ‘Unlocking the Einstein Inside‘ co author  Tanya Mitchell of LearningRx has the steps to achieve this without drugs.  Do you have a child who is a supreme challenge to learn, comprehend, retain information or even focus for more than a minute?  LearningRx is for you.  As an adult, if you are seeing a decline in cognitive function, the tips and processes can help you retain function to the best it can be. My guest on my radio show, Tanya Mitchell, co author of ‘Unlocking…

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Therapeutic humor; ‘oh please don’t take away my pain and suffering, I am completely comfortable with it’, really?  Are the ties of grief and despair at times so much that you are no longer living but existing?  When exactly was the last time you smiled?  I get it, life just sucks in all areas and you just simply do NOT want to hear the saying ‘a smile is just a frown turned upside down’ again, right? What if I suggested that; a smile, a laugh, a tickle, a whimsical feeling, will make all the difference in the world, would you…

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Are you feeling the need to find healing and are desperate to find someone who can help you?  Is it the magic prescription you bring home, cling to the bottle and set your alarm to make sure you follow the instructions to a tee?  Is it the doctor who is ‘your savior’ as he finds the diagnosis of your current list of symptoms?  Is it the surgeon who says they ‘got it all’ and you feel a sense of relief?  How about the alternative healthcare provider who suggests a different path to travel than you are used to and find…

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Have you noticed your life is so different that it was just a few years ago?  Are you still doing things the way you used to do them or have circumstances required you to look deeper at what rules your world? Listen to an archived show in which I discussed this concept: Moment To Moment Living with Dr. Jeanette Gallagher   Yesterday, I had a person tell me they were ‘swamped’ and could not take five minutes a day for seven days to read something that might change the way they think, add inspiration to your challenged day or just suggest…

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Below is an article I wrote many years ago which describes how I feel about the dental hygiene profession.  It is my opinion and the original article is available below.  Thank you for coming here. RDH Magazine:  Readers’ Forum Nov 1, 2003 Serve those in need with compassion by Jeanette Gallagher Dear RDH: I am writing in reference to the article, “Rolling with the Punches” (“New Heights” column, September 2003). I spoke with you previously concerning my personal disgust with that article and hope there are other dental hygienists who are not as idealistic and superior as to refer to this large…

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Below is an article I wrote many years ago which describes how I feel about the dental hygiene profession.  It is my opinion and the original article is available below.  Thank you for coming here. RDH Magazine:  Readers’ Forum Nov 1, 2003 Serve those in need with compassion by Jeanette Gallagher Dear RDH: I am writing in reference to the article, “Rolling with the Punches” (“New Heights” column, September 2003). I spoke with you previously concerning my personal disgust with that article and hope there are other dental hygienists who are not as idealistic and superior as to refer to this large…

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One example of Dr. Jeanette Gallagher’s experience with looking at healthcare situations with a different eye. My Experience with Croup – The Dark Knight who takes your breath away

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