If you are like millions of other Americans who cough and sneeze their way through the spring, you may have seasonal allergies – also called hay fever. This type of allergic reaction is caused by the increasing pollen count in the air during springtime and summertime, and these allergens can also cause asthma symptoms in…
7 Questions to Ask Your Family Physician
Choosing the right family physician requires more than a quick Google search of medical doctors nearby. Your family deserves to be treated with the utmost care by a competent, experienced, and board-certified professional. Additionally, you want the confidence of knowing that your family doctor will provide the best medical care. Yes, a quick Google search…
An Overview of Family Medicine
Whereas pediatricians specialize in children’s medicine and internal medicine doctors specialize in adult medical care, a family medicine doctor is trained in the treatment of patients of all ages. Therefore, when it comes to selecting the most suitable primary care provider for your whole family, it’s best to choose a physician who specializes in family…
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…
Top 10 Women’s Health Questions
“Health is wealth,” they say. Yet, with the world moving so fast around us, too many women still tend to prioritize work over their health. To live a longer, happier life, you need to make time for yourself. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are the top 10 questions women have that are…
Choosing a Family Doctor for Your Kids
When looking for a new doctor, you’ll want to find one who takes care of patients of all ages. We always want the best for our whole family – and it is most convenient if you, your spouse, and your children all see the same physician. Family doctors are essential in overseeing your family’s overall,…
Managing Diabetes Without Medication
Part of controlling your diabetes the natural way includes dietary and lifestyle changes. If you are interested in managing your type 2 diabetes without medication, your doctor will be able to explain your options to help you stay as healthy as possible. Otherwise, your type 2 diabetes can lead to kidney failure, heart disease, blindness,…
Signs of Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood efficiently and normally. There are various possible causes of heart failure, but it usually happens due to the narrowing of the arteries in the heart or due to high blood pressure. These conditions make it difficult to pump enough nutrients and oxygen through the…
What to Expect at an Annual Physical Examination
Benefits of HRT therapy
Women go through a lot of hormonal fluctuations in their lives. Whether it’s puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, hormones go up and down all the time. Along with this comes a series of symptoms that many find uncomfortable and a hinderance to daily routine. What is Menopause? Menopause is the end of regular menstrual cycles and…