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About Amy Andersen

Amy Andersen has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) and is a certified Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with over 30 years of patient care from neonates to geriatrics, home care to addictions care, with detours into medspas, lasers, and injectables including permanent makeup.

Amy has published in both print and digital media.

The Science of Sneezing: The Healthy Sneeze

September 24, 2015 by Amy Andersen 4 Comments

The Science of Sneezing: The Healthy Sneeze

What causes sneezes and serial sneezes? Can you stop a sneeze – and should you? Learn all about the science of sternutation and what it means to you.

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Listeria Hits the Markets. Food Recall for Food Borne Illness

July 27, 2014 by Amy Andersen Leave a Comment

Listeria Hits the Markets.  Food Recall for Food Borne Illness

Listeria contamination in peaches, plums, and other foods has prompted a fruit recall affecting Wal Mart, Trader Joe’s and Costco among others.

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Viagra and Melanoma: Should We Pay Attention?

July 15, 2014 by Amy Andersen 3 Comments

Viagra and Melanoma: Should We Pay Attention?

A recent study has shown a connection between the popular erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra, and melanoma – a deadly form of skin cancer.

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What is Herd Immunity? Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza Vaccination

May 6, 2013 by Amy Andersen Leave a Comment

Can herd immunity protect us forever? Recent outbreaks show that vaccination rates correlate to increased cases of whooping cough, measles, and flu.

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Floors Can Make You Sick. A Look at Toxic Flooring: Tile, Carpet, and Bamboo

April 26, 2013 by Amy Andersen 2 Comments

Are your floors making you and your family sick? Toxic flooring can cause respiratory problems, allergies, and more, so choose carefully before installing new surfaces.

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How Do I Know if I have MRSA? What is Methicillin Resistant Staph a.?

April 7, 2013 by Amy Andersen Leave a Comment

How Do I Know if I have MRSA? What is Methicillin Resistant Staph a.?

MRSA infections are moving from the hospital to the community – how can you prevent a staph infection? What are the signs and symptoms?

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Red Ants Reaction and Treatment: What is a True Allergic Reaction to Red Ants?

December 7, 2012 by Amy Andersen 28 Comments

Red Ants Reaction and Treatment: What is a True Allergic Reaction to Red Ants?

Fire ants have a painful bite; the resulting swelling and blisters may look awful, but they don’t indicate an allergic reaction, it’s a natural response.

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TDAP: New Tetanus Shot Vaccine, Not only a New Grandparents Shot

October 29, 2012 by Amy Andersen 1 Comment

The tetanus/diphtheria vaccine that you get when you step on the proverbial rusty nail has morphed into a repeat of a childhood vaccine long forgotten.

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