In the late hour, if you need medical attention, where will you go? If I had asked you this question a few years ago, your answer would have been hospital emergency room. However, with the development and diversity in the healthcare world, you have more options than an emergency room. They are walk-in clinics and…
Did your doctor instruct you to fast before your blood test? Are you thinking of eating just a little something to silent your ever-demanding stomach? After all, just a bite or two doesn’t seem to be a crime. Behold! Don’t think of breaking your fasting before your physical examination. Fasting may not be necessary for…
Cure the cause, not the condition: the new approach of treatment in the medical world. Functional medicine and integrative medicine are the two fast flourishing forms of medical attention and treatment that concentrate on the cause of your condition. Both these ways address your physical, emotional, and mental needs to identify your illness’s underlying cause…
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis or whooping cough: the three life-threatening bacterial diseases. The question is, how can you protect yourself from these three troubles? The answer is easy: Tdap. Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects preteens and adults against these three diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Especially pertussis or whooping cough as pertussis is…
Family medicine and internal medicine: are they the same or different? One of the most confusing topics for both the doctors and the patients. Internal and family medicine doctors are primary care doctors and have training in several subspecialties; however, there are fundamental differences. So, what are the differences between family medicine vs. internal medicine?…
Telomere testing: a trendy genetic test that extracts information from DNA in your chromosomes. However, new telomere testing is becoming profoundly popular. A simple face swab, saliva collection, or finger prick can give valuable information about you, your family tree, your lineage, or your risk of contracting diseases. More importantly, it can provide information about…
Are you having a runny nose, itchy eyes, swollen face, and breathlessness? Welcome to the world of allergy. Allergic reactions are a common concern for people. You would be amazed to know over 50 million people in the United States have different types of allergy, as reported by the American College of Allergy, Asthma &…
You are expecting!!! A piece of news that changes your entire life – a moment to cherish, a moment of a new beginning. The pregnancy period is the most memorable moment for every woman. A little one is growing inside you. Without even seeing, you shower the baby with every bit of your love. During…
Fountain of youth, glowing skin, perfect beauty – everyone’s dream. What about you? For ages, people have been seeking this one thing – glowing youth. However, how to achieve it? Have you ever heard of glutathione? It’s the key to a youthful look and life. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that your body produces in…
Do you want to purify yourself? More precisely, do you want to get rid of all the toxins in your body? Detoxification, aka, detox is a trendy topic that implies a total cleaning of your body from toxins to increase your health and decrease your weight. Yes, your body is quite capable of exterminating toxins…