Graves Disease and Depression
Last Updated on June 28, 2022 by Anna Baumann Disease and Depression There was a time just before I was diagnosed with Graves Disease, that I was in a very dark place emotionally. It could be a coincidence, but it came after a series of stressful events. (If you’re curious about my stressful events, you...
Eating With Graves Disease
Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Anna Baumann Eating with Graves Disease Since being diagnosed, I’ve been overwhelmed by all the different theories on eating with Graves Disease. I’m so aware of what I consume that food isn’t fun anymore. But I try it all, hoping that something will trigger a consistent sense of...
Dental Office Drama
Last Updated on October 22, 2022 by Anna Baumann Dental Office Drama If you’ve ever worked in a dental office, you know what I mean by dental office drama. In some offices it feels like a living, breathing presence. Right up there with the playground and the high school cafeteria. It’s a shame because it...
The Frustrations of Being a Graves Disease Patient
Last Updated on November 3, 2021 by Anna Baumann Focusing on one area/system of the body is supposed to make doctors experts in their field. But are they becoming experts, or just developing a bad case of tunnel vision? I apologize for coming off a bit sarcastic. But, my question stems from dealing with all...
Attributes Of A Good Dental Assistant
Last Updated on January 23, 2022 by Anna Baumann Attributes of a Good Dental Assistant Every position plays a vital role in the dental office. But I’ve always felt that Dental Assistants are the glue that hold the whole place together. Their main job is to assist the Dentist. But Assistants are the ones most...
Graves Disease and Anxiety
Last Updated on May 4, 2022 by Anna Baumann It’s been my experience that Graves Disease and Anxiety go hand in hand. But most doctors don’t prepare us for it or even acknowledge it as a symptom of Graves Disease. It’s the old, “Your levels are in the normal range, so Graves can’t be causing...
My Favorite Coconut Cake
Last Updated on November 3, 2021 by Anna Baumann I love baking! It’s so satisfying to create something from scratch. You start off with a bunch of ingredients and some empty bowls and, POOF! Sweet happiness! This recipe is for my favorite coconut cake! Coconut is one of those things that people either love or...
12 Crazy Good Chick Lit Picks
I love to read and I read a lot. I love historical fiction, romance, drama, and adventure. Mysteries and thrillers tend to keep me awake at night so I choose them carefully. And oh, how I love a good ghost story! But again, I have to choose the book and the timing carefully so that...
Anna’s Undressed Arugala Salad
Last Updated on July 18, 2021 by Anna Baumann Anna’s Undressed Arugala Salad is just a big name for a small idea. I’ve mentioned before that when I was first diagnosed with Graves, I was traumatized by everything I learned about gluten and autoimmune disease. I also became more aware of eating real food and...
What Do Dental Patients Really Care About?
Last Updated on February 5, 2023 by Anna Baumann What do Dental Patients Really Care About? We all work hard to come up with ideas for getting new patients to join our practice. And just as hard to get our current patients to stay put. It’s a challenge because keeping everyone happy is impossible! (But...