Educational articles covering common health conditions, symptoms, prevention tips, and treatment options to help patients better understand their health and medication choices.
Diabetes is a common illness which is spreading through the nation. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. People get their energy from the glucose levels in the blood stream. Insulin, along with other hormones, works to regulate glucose levels. People with diabetes either cannot produce enough insulin to regulate glucose, (type […]
You’re getting sleepy. Your eyes are getting heavy. You’re falling deeper into sleep… and all of a sudden you’re awake and alert! Has this ever happened to you? If so, don’t worry; you are not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians age 15 or older reported having sleep problems, while according to the Canadian Community […]
Did you know that incorporating certain foods into your diet can minimize the symptoms of seasonal allergies? There are actually a wide variety of antihistamine foods that one can eat to cope with allergies. In general, foods that contain vitamin C, quercetin, and omega- 3 fatty acids are most beneficial. Vitamin C is an essential […]
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a fear amongst women and something they would rather never talk about due to the personal nature of it. Now for the first time there is a non-hormonal and non surgical treatment for women who have heavy menstrual bleeding. A new oral formula of tranexamic acid has been proven to have […]
Do you have seasonal allergies? Well if you do, you’re not alone. Every year, 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. To those who don’t have seasonal allergies it doesn’t seem to be that big of a deal. But for those who do, they understand the true misery of seasonal allergies. So what triggers these […]
Seasonal allergies are bad enough with their physical symptoms but it doesn’t stop there. Research shows that seasonal allergies and depression are linked. The link has been enforced with research done by many doctors and even by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. This explains why the suicide rate increases during the spring, […]
Spring has finally arrived and although for most it’s their favorite season, for others it’s allergy season. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases (NIAID), about 20% of people who have seasonal allergies do not receive enough relief with medications such as antihistamines or over the counter drugs. Over the counter drugs […]
Remember those old ridiculous myths that parents would tell their children to have them take care of their eyesight? Well, in this article those myths are going to be exposed. Myth 1: If a person crosses their eyes, they will end up stuck! FALSE: Although parents have been telling this myth for centuries, it is […]
A Recent Report by the American Academy of Pediatrics from February 2011 Highlights the Importance of Fever as an Immune Response to a Viral or Bacterial Infection.
Not everyone gets the best sleep every night. You’re either lying in bed for a few hours or waking up constantly during the night. Your sleeping pattern can easily be adjusted by improving eating habits, doing more physical activity, and taking naps during the day. Your Diet Usually, people are having small breakfasts, moderate lunches, […]
