Lynn Pritchett
Featured Health & Wellness Contributor
Living in Tucson, AZ
Living in Tucson, AZ
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On AC since: 06.27.06
Bio:
Lynn is a freelance writer with a background in health care and education. She has been a medical writer for three years and is a seasonal Mollen Immunization Clinic customer care professional. She also has experience, education, license, & certification as a Pharmacy Technician and grades K-12 Educator (special needs and regular ed.) She has strong interest in disease prevention, alternative medicine, and chronic disease management - especially regarding diet and exercise.
Lynn's online publishing milestones: AC Featured Health Writer 2010; AC Category Editor 2009 Pilot Program; AC Top 1000 Contributor 2008, 2009; AC Advisory Committee Member 2009, 2010; Multiple AC Health Category Featured Articles 2008, 2009, 2010; Multiple Suite101.com Editor Choice Awards 2008, 2009; Non-Fiction Challenge $$ Awards for AC stories: "Best Mistake I Ever Made" 2006 & "Whispers" 2007
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Lynn is a freelance writer with a background in health care and education. She has been a medical writer for three years and is a seasonal Mollen Immunization Clinic customer care professional. She also has experience, education, license, & certification as a Pharmacy Technician and grades K-12 Educator (special needs and regular ed.) She has strong interest in disease prevention, alternative medicine, and chronic disease management - especially regarding diet and exercise.
Lynn's online publishing milestones: AC Featured Health Writer 2010; AC Category Editor 2009 Pilot Program; AC Top 1000 Contributor 2008, 2009; AC Advisory Committee Member 2009, 2010; Multiple AC Health Category Featured Articles 2008, 2009, 2010; Multiple Suite101.com Editor Choice Awards 2008, 2009; Non-Fiction Challenge $$ Awards for AC stories: "Best Mistake I Ever Made" 2006 & "Whispers" 2007
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Ed./Social Studies/Language Arts; Pharmacy Technician Certification; Parent Educator Certification
Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Ed./Social Studies/Language Arts; Pharmacy Technician Certification; Parent Educator Certification
Interests:
Lynn's AC Category areas of interest include: Health & Wellness in People & Pets, Parenting, Education, Religion/Faith, History, Genealogy, How-to's, Editorial/Opinion, News/Politics, Nature/Wildlife, Poetry, Fiction, Travel Cuisine
Lynn's AC Category areas of interest include: Health & Wellness in People & Pets, Parenting, Education, Religion/Faith, History, Genealogy, How-to's, Editorial/Opinion, News/Politics, Nature/Wildlife, Poetry, Fiction, Travel Cuisine
Motto:
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
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Cholesterol is different from person to person, comes from what we eat and is made by our own bodies with the help of hormones and more. When does good cholesterol go bad?
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 2/3/2010
Agave nectar digests slower than sugar. It may be a healthier alternative for table sugar.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/28/2010
Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea. When the cat either has trouble moving solid waste out of the bowels, or cannot defecate at all, the cat is constipated. It is a common illness, especially as a cat gets older.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/15/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) are leading the nation for the "Don't Let Up Now" Campaign to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/15/2010
Eating is a fun social activity that can become a nightmare for the heartburn sufferer. Paying attention to triggers can lead to extinguishing the burn.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/11/2010
Parents want to set a good example for children. We do not want to be part of the growing trend of the fattening of American youth.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/4/2010
Over 44 million people in America are diagnosed and treated for respiratory diseases, such as asthma and COPD. Advair Diskus is an inhaled prescription for some people with these disorders.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/4/2010
Are your heartburn and blood thinner drugs on the "Do Not Use Together" list? Make a call and find out. Be your own best friend for good health's sake.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/4/2010
Does the Oral-B Triumph rechargeable toothbrush with SmartGuide live up to its claims? It is really a triumph in dental care?
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/23/2009
Topamax, also sold as topiramate in generic form, is a prescription medication intended to help prevent seizures and migraines. It is sometimes prescribed off label for weight loss.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/21/2009
True story shared in a Haiku poem of my teen's Christmas Day surprise alone time in her grandfather's bathroom, when the door knob fell off in her hand. Boredom did set in after an hour or so of rescue-waiting.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/17/2009
Repetitive and overuse injuries of hands and fingers are on the rise. You only need to take care of the hand or fingers you want to use for the rest of your life.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/15/2009
A boxer's image often gets tougher as the nickname gets worse! Isn't that what some competitive athletes like?
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/10/2009
True tale of Kansas ranch wife, Leila Means, quiet and personal calling to protect the wild turkeys roaming woods near her land until her death in Thanksgiving season, November 2003, at age 95.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 11/19/2009
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a serious medical term in eye health.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 11/19/2009
There's a new generation of the power toothbrush in the Oral-B Professional Care electric toothbrush line-up.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 11/17/2009
Slow H1N1 vaccine distribution and lack of public confidence has many people turning to other ways to fight H1N1. The FDA is battling a growing market of items for sale making false claims for prevention, treating, and curing H1N1 virus.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 11/9/2009
How did Mexico's poinsettia become a worldwide symbol of Christmas?
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 10/30/2009
Migraine headaches affect nearly 30 million Americans. There are two main ways to fight back: Relieving pain and symptoms during the attack, and reducing the number of future migraine headaches.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 10/29/2009
Each week, AC Editors and Managers work together selecting 4 articles in each main category and in rotating sub-categories to feature on the category/sub-category home page for 7 days. Congratulations to these AC writers and articles.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 10/1/2009
Each week, AC Editors and Managers work together in selecting 4 exemplary articles in each category to showcase at each category home page for 7 days. Be sure to take a "healthy" look at these great articles and give a nod to these AC Contributors.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 10/1/2009
Get a good "shot in the arm" by honoring liver health awareness in October. Everything we eat, breathe, drink, and touch absorbs and processes through our liver. Guard against hepatitis.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/29/2009
Feeling spooked looking for the right fall holiday children's book? Chill-out with the giggles and surprises in these top choice read-aloud and great read-alone books for the fall season, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/29/2009
Is the swine flu (H1N1) virus pandemic just crazy panic or a justified concern? Get the facts and stay calm in these confusing times.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/22/2009
Diagnosing the swine flu isn't rocket science, but it's not exact either. At this time, there are three general ways to diagnose the swine flu (H1N1) viruses.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/21/2009
"7 lucky charm" common sense healthy habits can help prevent the seasonal flu. The CDC also recommends an annual seasonal flu vaccine to help with immunity against the possible virus changes each year and other germs.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/21/2009
Swine Flu (H1N1) virus is spreading across the U.S. territories and states at a rapid rate. With students in school, and the coming American Holiday season bringing friends and families together, travel safety questions arise.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/21/2009
Early onset chronic arthritis is not a disease expected for a child too young for Kindergarten, but it happens. Several signs of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) are observed over about a 6 week period before diagnosis can be confirmed.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/31/2009
Fibromyalgia's pain and other symptoms can be overwhelming. However, drug-free relief options can bring welcome relief. Some alternatives cost nothing except time, and the payback is pain-freedom and a good night's rest.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/28/2009
The Mollen website has an "Influenza Risk Calculator" to see who needs a flu shot. The website also lists side effects, links to H1N1 Flu updates, and Mollen flu shot clinics' dates & places in all 50 states.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/17/2009
Don't be fooled by the name of Sweet's Syndrome. Read and share these 'sweet' AC Health & Wellness Category and Disease & Conditions Category feature articles. Keep healthy thoughts growing.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/11/2009
Get sunshine and get vitamin D3. Human skin makes vitamin D3 when exposed to ultraviolet rays of the sun. Foods like cod liver oil, salmon, tuna, sardines, fortified milk, yogurt, breads, and cereals are good sources too.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/10/2009
No child arrives with an instruction manual. Parenting special needs children brings extra challenges. Combined resources from other parents and expert knowledge is comforting and empowering.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/10/2009
Employment and education beyond high school is a distinction for Asperger Syndrome adolescents because of their advanced vocabulary and grammatical skills. But Asperger symptoms can complicate employment, educational, and social opportunity.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/10/2009
By following AC submission guidelines each week, 5 articles and 1 video earn main web-page showcased for 7 days in each AC category. Making the top picks is easy, through the examples of these great mid-summer features.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/20/2009
Pain due to chronic conditions and temporary medical needs all benefit from paraffin spa therapy. Paraffin therapy baths are recommended by rheumatologists, orthopedists and physical therapists for arthritis, fibromyalgia, sprains and more.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/17/2009
Pain relief does not have to come from prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, or homeopathic orally ingested preparations. Paraffin therapy is a safe alternative for many conditions, with doctor approval.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/15/2009
Over 100 types of adult and childhood arthritis are listed by the Arthritis Foundation. Health professionals often recommend paraffin therapy to relieve painful symptoms like aches, cramps, throbbing, joint stiffness and more.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/28/2009
Catalina State Park is a magnificent natural and historic preserve, basking in the Catalina Mountain range shadows in Southern Arizona. Outdoor recreations welcome all.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/11/2009
Expensive name-brand drugs have been the leaders in the migraine battle for years. Migraine pain triptan prescriptions, like Imitrex, work to quickly stop the intense pain.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 4/15/2009
Experts shared experiences in medical miracles with caregivers, patients, book lovers, writers, and fans of ABC-TV's series, "Grey's Anatomy," at the Tucson Book Festival, March 14, 2009, on University of Arizona's campus.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 4/1/2009
Sky Harbor Airport brings many football fans to Fiesta Bowl events into the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. With car rental keys in hand, Fiesta Bowl fans' commence the search for a cold beer or a good meal.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/18/2008
Tucson, Arizona's perfect fall weather gathers young and old to October's many Halloween-themed events around town and out in the country.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 10/19/2008
What began as a simple, fun Halloween-style substitution for a birthday cake eighteen years ago, is now a crazy tradition in our home.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 10/7/2008
Many tasty cheap eats await all along the Las Vegas Strip. It's not easy to narrow the best cheapest down to just ten, but here are some favorites in the Luxor, the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes, and the Bellagio Hotel & Casino.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/11/2008
Folk music lovers of all sorts flock to Marc Gunn's music, cat lovers or not. "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers" is available in CD, iTunes, and MP3 at CDBaby and through Marc Gunn's website.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/18/2008
No wonder they have many Grammy nominations! The barefoot music master and the 'black moon' music wizards must be heard in person, to appreciate their breathtaking talent in the fullest. Their 2008 summer concert series hearkens souls to venues across America.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 6/29/2008
Most people cannot afford the luxury of clearing out all their current furnishings at once, and replacing them immediately. Mix your current, modern style furniture with antiques to create a cozy, welcoming look.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 6/27/2008
The common theme among log cabin home decoration is simplicity. Old and used brings a more cozy, welcome feeling than new and perfect.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 6/27/2008
The easiest advice is what not to wear to an informal interview. Whether you are male or female, do not wear any clothing item with words, pictures, or colorful prints. Bright, flashy colors are not recommended. Stick to the basics and keep it simple.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/1/2008
Mother's Day brunch is a fiesta of delectable choices in Tucson, Arizona.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 4/7/2008
The Las Vegas Strip has it's priorities all figured out! Not even a power outage halts gambling in "Sin City!"
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 4/1/2008
Don takes the high road in this exclusive interview, sharing his most personal story behind his connection to The Giving Tree and its founder, Libby Wright.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 3/29/2008
Marc Gunn's newly released project focuses on preserving performances, formerly only witnessed live at Renaissance festivals across the United States.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 3/11/2008
Teen birthday party planning is fun and easy, if you simplify the process. Keep in mind that it's all about allowing laughter and fun in a safe environment - It's not about "Keeping up with the Jones's".
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 2/29/2008
The best automotive shop attracts business by reputation. Customers spread the word about the shop's workmanship, fair pricing, and product knowledge. Thankfully, such word-of-mouth led us to Buck's Automotive Service Center, at 4360 N 1st Avenue in Tucson, Arizona.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 2/25/2008
Prom can be a very expensive night! Save money on prom expenses with these cost-cutting tips!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/22/2008
A lump grew in my throat, as we crossed into the city limits on Christmas Eve.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/18/2008
The 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, was about the whole trip for me!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/5/2008
Aging Sucks . . . Charla Krupp's longevity in the fashion publishing industry gives her a unique perspective in "How Not to Look Old."
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/4/2008
Whether your guests are age 3 or 103, keep Valentine's Day party games simple and everyone has fun!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/2/2008
From girlfriends road trips to the grand retirement trip of a lifetime, the wanna-be traveler need look no further than the travel writers of the AC. Just like the Traveler's Express Card, "Don't leave home without 'em!"
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/2/2008
The Associated Content boasts hundreds of prolific, professional writers, male and female. Yet, our culture, as liberated as we are, still many women feel it unladylike to promote their own work, as deserved as it may be.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 1/1/2008
The Tonight Show is an American television icon. Jay Leno retires as host in 2009. My teenager and I expertly joined together in a successful adventure as audience members of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno while we still could. You can too!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/3/2007
"Hindsight is 20/20." Millions of people have had the reality of that saying, as they learn they've lived with Valley Fever for weeks, months, or even years before proper diagnosis.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/3/2007
Determined to test USA Weekend's Lobster Roll Highway theory, we set out to answer the question: "Was Red's Eats truly the lobster roll king of Maine's coastal Route 1?"
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/1/2007
The "Victims of Irish Music" have finally been released!
Victims? What victims? Oh, yeah - The few poor souls, who haven't heard Marc Gunn's musical Irish-ness, are free at last to enjoy honest Celtic acoustics with the release of his newest CD, "Victims of Irish Music."
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/25/2007
Curious about sushi, but afraid to dive-in to eating raw fish?
No problem! Sushi On Oracle has a potpourri of baked, grilled, and breaded menu items to please you.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/6/2007
Greensburg, Kansas was known for its famous "World's Largest Hand-Dug Well." With up to 90% of the town destroyed yesterday, it has a far different recognition in world news today.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/5/2007
Magpie's Gourmet Pizza has been the "Taste of Tucson" for nearly twenty years! Seven locations, strategically placed across the greater Tucson, Arizona area, keep Tucson's Italian casual dining appetites well satisfied.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/4/2007
Greek, Kurdish, Turkish, Italian - Gyro's Cafe is All That and More! They only opened in January of 2007, and regulars already come from over twenty-five miles away, just to relax and savor the flavors of Gyro's Cafe.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/3/2007
Marc Gunn's Irish tunes hearken back to Burl Ives' ballad styles with a new twist. Random cat 'meows' slip into the mix, evoking the playfulness of Weird Al Yankovic's recordings.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 5/2/2007
Some will try to excuse this tragedy, because of Brandon's autism. Autism is not a justification for murder. Nothing is. Many parents raise autistic children without even contemplating murder.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 4/14/2007
Ready or not, spring fever infects us all! In Arizona, spring fever brings Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training games and thousands of Cactus League baseball fans. Valley fever also infects the Southwestern United States, but it's nothing like spring fever!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 4/1/2007
The American West is a "fiesta" for Valley Fever! If you visit or live in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah, or California, you have breathed-in the coccidioidomycosis fungus. The fungus causes a lung infection that can lead to pneumonia and even death.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 3/28/2007
Each region of the United States has it own unique features. In Arizona, one feature easily overlooked is some of the unusual terminology found in its real estate advertisements.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 3/21/2007
Peruse Arizona real estate advertisements and you'll find jargon not found in many parts of the United States, such as: kiva, beehive, Arizona room, golf cart garage, and more!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 3/21/2007
Ken had not been ill. He was not a drug user. He was not a habitual smoker or drinker. He lived a healthy lifestyle, so why were his young, strong, twenty-something-year-old lungs filled with blood clots?
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 3/16/2007
May 2007 marks the 85th anniversary of the death of a Texas town. Few will notice, though descendants of those who lived it, remember their frightened whispers: "If we speak the name 'Quakertown' too loudly, it might happen again."
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 2/10/2007
Long after her death, I learned my grandmother & I shared the same favorite blossom. This is my tribute to her and 'our' daisy.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 12/3/2006
The Tucson, Arizona area has much more to offer than cactus and sunshine! Some of the best natural areas await for the appreciative hiker, or bird and wildlife watcherr to breathe-in the hidden beauty of the region's mountain canyons.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/19/2006
The three best choices for French dining in the greaterTucson, Arizona area are: Joel's Bistro, The American Creperie, and the French Twist Cafe. All welcome guests without reservations, are family-friendly, and even offer tasty vegetarian menu options.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/19/2006
There are a multitude of recreational activities to choose from in the Coeur d'Alene Lake area of Northern Idaho, but my favorite is fishing.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/13/2006
The Tucson, Arizona area is home to some of the best bird watcher spots in the world. Don't overlook this region of the Sonoran Desert for shorebirds and waterfowl. Both are plentiful, if you know where to look!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 9/13/2006
A good night's sleep is as important to our health as the food we eat and the exercise we get.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 8/11/2006
Polycythemia vera is a rare, chronic disease of the blood. It masks itself with many common symptoms that may be misdiagnosed as other problems. This disease is treatable but not curable. Polycythemia vera does not go away, though it can be controlled.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/23/2006
When in the Tucson area . . . Paris awaits you!
A brand-new "magnifique" casual French café takes your imagination and your appetite away to France with a "twist" . . . the French Twist Café, that is!
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/9/2006
Neither of my parents had gone to college. They had no idea how to help direct me through the fog of the college financial aid and scholarship protocol. My high school counselor knew that, and told me to call if I needed help over the summer.
By Lynn Pritchett | Published 7/9/2006
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