Elizabeth Snow, Ed.S., LPC

01/26/2026

01/02/2026

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11/10/2025

10/02/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide. Awareness and education are key to prevention, early detection, and improved outcomes.

Why this matters:

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

Early detection through screening significantly increases survival rates.

Men can also develop breast cancer, though it is less common.

Steps for Prevention & Early Detection:

Mammograms: Women ages 40+ (or earlier with family history/risk factors) should follow their physician’s recommended screening schedule.

Clinical breast exams: Annual exams by a healthcare provider help monitor changes.

Self-awareness: Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you notice changes (lumps, skin dimpling, ni**le discharge).

Lifestyle factors: Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing alcohol consumption, staying physically active, and not smoking can lower risk.

When to Seek Medical Evaluation:

New lump or thickening in the breast or underarm

Change in size, shape, or appearance of the breast

Unexplained pain or ni**le changes

This month, let’s focus not only on awareness, but also on evidence-based education, prevention strategies, and supporting clients in accessing regular screenings.

09/16/2025

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Argentine car mechanic Jorge Odón got his inspiration after watching a YouTube video about removing a cork from a wine bottle. That little life hack sparked a thought.

What if the same principle could help deliver babies stuck in the birth canal?

Working in his kitchen, he built a prototype using a glass jar for a womb, his daughter’s doll as the baby, and a fabric bag sewn by his wife.

The result became the Odón Device A simple tool where a plastic bag inside a lubricated sleeve grips a baby’s head, allowing safe delivery with a gentle pull.

The World Health Organization quickly recognized its potential and sought to have it produced.

Every year, millions of women and babies face life-threatening complications from obstructed labor. Current tools like forceps and suction can cause serious harm if used incorrectly, especially in rural clinics with limited resources.

The Odón Device, however, can be used safely with minimal training, making it a game-changer for both low-resource settings and even reducing unnecessary C-sections in wealthier countries.

Backed by funding from global health organizations and licensed for production by medical giant BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company),the invention is moving from kitchen counter to clinics worldwide.

What started as a mechanic’s midnight brainstorm might soon transform childbirth and save countless lives.

07/31/2025

Happy National Or**sm Day. Not only are or***ms fun they are healthy:

1. Stress Reduction
Or**sms trigger the release of endorphins, oxytocin, and dopamine—neurochemicals that help reduce stress, boost mood, and promote a sense of well-being.

2. Improved Sleep
After or**sm, the body often experiences a relaxation response due to hormonal changes, including the release of prolactin and oxytocin, which can help you fall asleep more easily and sleep more deeply.

3. Pain Relief
The endorphins released during or**sm can act as natural painkillers, helping to temporarily relieve headaches, menstrual cramps, and other types of discomfort.

4. Heart and Pelvic Health
S*xual activity and or***ms can improve cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and blood flow. For people with vulvas, or***ms also help strengthen pelvic floor muscles, supporting bladder control and s*xual function.
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06/03/2025

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the unique challenges men face when it comes to mental well-being. While societal norms often pressure men to "tough it out," the truth is: mental health struggles don’t discriminate by gender.

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of unspoken expectations, men deserve support, validation, and a safe space to heal. This month is about breaking the silence, challenging stigma, and encouraging connection over isolation.

Let’s start the conversation. Because strength isn’t silence — it’s seeking help when you need it.

Schedule an appointment today: https://www.pivotintegrativehealth.com/

Pivot Integrative Health offers holistic wellness services in Jonesboro, Arkansas, including psychotherapy, weight management, ketamine-assisted therapy, and IV hydration to support your mental and physical well-being.

05/29/2025

Check out my blog about s*x therapy. https://www.pivotintegrativehealth.com/post/s*x-therapy-a-path-to-healing-intimacy-and-s*xual-wellbeing

Lauren Hannah

S*x therapy is a confidential, talk-based approach to improve s*xual health, intimacy, and relationships. This post explores what s*x therapy is, who it helps including trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and couples, and how it can address issues like low desire, performance concerns, and emotion...

05/27/2025