Nancy Schimelpfening
School
University Of Charleston
Old Dominion University
Expertise
Depression, Nutrition, Community Health Education
- In her spare time, Nancy can often be found working on her non-profit site, Depression Sanctuary.
- She enjoys walking and tries to get in at least 10,000 steps daily.
- Her current goal is to live her life completely free of added sugar.
Experience
Nancy has been a professional writer in the health and wellness space for over 25 years. Her work has appeared in multiple online publications, including Health Digest, Healthline, Verywell Mind, and mindbodygreen. During her career, she has also been heavily involved in creating and guiding support communities for those with depression. In 2016, she founded a non-profit organization called Depression Sanctuary which provides free information and chat rooms to those with depression and other mental illnesses. She has been a writer and editor with Static Media since 2022.
Education
Nancy graduated from the University of Charleston with a bachelor's in biology as well as obtaining a master's in community health education from Old Dominion University.
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Stories By Nancy Schimelpfening
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There are two types of colonics that may be performed: open and closed-system. Here's how they are different and how this might affect which you choose.
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There are seven common types of eczema that people may have. These types vary somewhat based on their specific triggers and symptoms. Here's what to know.
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You are doing all the things you're supposed to do like cleansing and moisturizing, so why won't your pimples just go away and never return?
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Are you having an aching sensation that you think may be due to a hernia? Understanding hernias can help you determine if this is the cause of your discomfort.
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Having large breasts is not always fun. Sometimes breast reduction surgery is a good option to alleviate pain and prevent future health issues.
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Fatty foods, like ice cream, take longer to digest, meaning they spend more time in your stomach. As a result, your stomach makes more acid in response.
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Love it or hate it, licorice can be a beneficial herbal supplement. But could your medication interact negatively with it?
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A good alternative for getting the benefits of beetroot is to take a supplement in the form of a powder, pill, or gummy, but is it effective?
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While many are feeling back to a more normal way of living, the CDC wants to remind us to keep our masks handy. Here's when you might want to mask up.
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Research indicates a link between hearing loss and increased risk of dementia in the elderly. Could getting cochlear implants help reduce your chances?
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Insulin is a hormone that manages blood sugar, but just because blood sugar levels are normal doesn't mean that the same is true for insulin levels.
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Most warts will go away on their own within a year or two, but people with healthy immune systems can try home remedies to try to get rid of them sooner.
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Rosacea is a chronic condition that causes your face to redden. When it affects the eyes, independently or in addition to the skin, it is called ocular rosacea.
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Signs of stomach cancer can be so vague that they don't really raise any suspicion. That's why it's important to be aware of common warning signs.
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When sex drive is absent or not as strong as it used to be, this can be troubling for many men. There are many factors that can lead to a low sex drive.
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Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that occurs in the lungs. Does this mean that it can lead to difficulty breathing? Here's what to know.
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The best way to check for a fever is by using a thermometer, but there are so many different kinds out there, you may have a difficult time choosing one.
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Sometimes, if a urinary tract infection is untreated, it can progress to a more serious condition called urosepsis, which can cause difficulty breathing.
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While you might be hesitant to exercise regularly if you have bladder control issues, not exercising can make your problems worse.
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In some cases, people may opt to try to treat the UTI on their own with home remedies. However, relying on natural treatments can be risky.
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Gluten has gotten a bad rap in many health and wellness circles. But can it actually cause GERD for some people? Here's what the science suggests.
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We all know that there are some differences between men's and women's pelvises, but did you know that pelvis type can differ from woman to woman?
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Research presented at the meeting of the American Diabetes Association suggests that diabetes increases the chances of developing a severe COVID-19 infection.
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Intercostal muscle strains are a common cause of chest pain, with about 21% to 49% of musculoskeletal chest pain arising specifically from these muscles.
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New statistics from the CDC indicate there has been a startling rise in melatonin poisonings in children. Over the past decade, the number has surged by 530%.
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One important way to combat tuberculosis is by making sure that you educate yourself when it comes to some of the more common myths that surround it.
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Nail infections can be stubborn conditions to cure. However, the appearance of your nail could give you an idea of whether you have nail mold or fungus.