The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
When it comes to your body, what do you do to keep it going? Do you have routine check-ups and take part in preventative practices that lead to better health and fewer instances of disease? Do you take time out to rest, relax, and rejuvenate on a regular basis, or do you...
Did you know that 67% of people with diabetes don’t even know they have it? That’s an alarming amount of men, women, and children who aren’t getting the care that they need to be healthy. If you have a history of diabetes in your family, it’s time that you found out if...
Chiropractors treat more than just neck and back pain. There are a number of conditions that doctors of chiropractic medicine address. In fact, the result of regular chiropractic care is reduced pain, less tension, and increased movement. It is accomplished through safe and natural practices that encourage the brain and the body...
If your emotions are getting the best of you, you’re not alone. Many people do not know how to deal with feelings. They push them down and address them at other times when it’s more convenient for them. The bad thing about this is that negative emotions have a way of...
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. It’s actually a good thing as long as it is under control. Inflammation should only last a few hours or days at most after you’ve hurt yourself or gotten a minor infection. If it persists, it could indicate that there...
Back pain can be mild or excruciating depending on its source. If you’re experiencing symptoms in your upper or lower back, there are a number of things that might be causing them. If you’ve done an extreme amount of lifting and are used to a relatively sedentary lifestyle, that could be...
Diabetes is a medical condition that causes the body’s blood sugar to rise to higher levels than normal. It is also referred to as hyperglycemia which is not to be confused with hypoglycemia. Type II Diabetes is the most common form of the disease according to the American Diabetes Association. The...
Every three minutes, someone in the United States is sent to an emergency room because of a food allergy reaction. The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that 300,000 ER visits per year are caused by allergic reactions in children alone. In many cases, these allergies end up being little more than...
The notion is simple enough: in order to treat a patient, doctors must understand the root cause of the problem. In many cases, certain diagnostic tests are needed in order to confirm a doctor’s suspicion regarding a patient’s health issue. In other cases, regular examinations and testing are performed in...