What Can a Standard Blood Panel Reveal?

What Can a Standard Blood Panel Reveal?

When you visit your doctor for a routine yearly check-up, often times they will order a blood test and do a blood draw on you while you are at the office. While we all pretty much just accept that as normal procedure, do we really understand what it is that they are looking for and what our blood levels can tell us about our underlying health? Let’s take a look A CBC...

Posted on October 31, 2017Read More

Medication Side Effects – Stop or Push Through?

Medication Side Effects - Stop or Push Through?

Taking medications these days is a sometimes necessary yet scary proposal. The lists of potential side effects can be over whelming. Now, given, it is only a small percentage of people who will experience side effects at all, but what if you happen to be in that small percent? You have spent the time, effort and money to go see a doctor in hopes of curing whatever is ailing...

Posted on August 01, 2017Read More

Managing irritable bowel syndrome

Managing irritable bowel syndrome

It’s a disorder that affects as many as 45 million Americans, and its symptoms might be a source of embarrassment for those experiencing them.   Irritable bowel syndrome – and the uncomfortable abdominal pain, gas and chronic diarrhea or constipation that goes with it – can be a mild inconvenience or a severe impediment to daily life, affecting an individual’s...

Posted on August 01, 2017Read More

Could it be Parkinson’s?

Could it be Parkinson’s?

We all recognize the telltale shakiness of full-blown Parkinson’s Disease generally associated with old age, but what about the initial onset?   How can you tell if you might have the disease?   One single symptom alone does not mean that you have or are beginning Parkinson’s. If you are experiencing multiple symptoms, it would be wise to consult your...

Posted on June 07, 2017Read More

The Chicken Pox – Are You Prepared?

The Chicken Pox – Are You Prepared?

Chicken Pox, a virus known as Varicella, often affects children but if you haven’t been exposed during your childhood, you are still at risk as a teen or even adult. The more advanced your age, generally the rule holds true that the more advanced it coincides with the severity at which you will experience symptoms. Meaning – it is far better to catch the Chicken Pox as a...

Posted on May 17, 2017Read More