by siteadmin | Apr 13, 2018 | Community Healthcare
Diabetes is generally defined as elevated blood sugar, but since there are many causes of elevated blood sugar, it’s classified into different types. Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body cannot make insulin or can only make a very small amount of insulin. Type 2...
by siteadmin | Apr 6, 2018 | Family Healthcare
Following a diabetes diagnosis, your doctor is likely going to encourage you to make smart lifestyle changes. You’ll be urged to choose healthier foods and becoming more physically active. You might have to regularly monitor your blood glucose, as well as getting...
by siteadmin | Mar 30, 2018 | Family Healthcare, Healthcare News
Anaphylaxis is a potentially severe or life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can occur very soon after exposure to an allergen and are actually a product of your immune system’s response to the allergen, rather than the allergen itself. There are several...
by siteadmin | Mar 23, 2018 | Family Healthcare
If you live in Texas, you only have to walk outside to know that allergy season has begun. Green and yellow tree pollen and ragweed have coated almost everything in sight. If you’re feeling symptoms like itchy eyes or a runny nose, you might be quick to...
by siteadmin | Mar 16, 2018 | Family Healthcare
For those of you unlucky enough to have suffered from the flu in the past, you know how terrible it can be. While it may only span a few days for some, complications like bacterial infections can cause serious symptoms to linger for weeks. Chances are you’ve gotten a...
by siteadmin | Mar 9, 2018 | Community Healthcare, First Aid
First aid refers to medical attention administered immediately after an injury occurs. It often consists of a short-term treatment and requires minimal equipment or training. There are many uses for first aid, and it’s smart to keep yourself educated on the basics. ...
by siteadmin | Mar 2, 2018 | Family Healthcare
An obstetrician (OB) specializes in providing medical care before, during and after childbirth. Although you may not see your specific OB for every prenatal visit, it’s important to find one you’re comfortable with. This can alleviate any anxiety you might have about...
by siteadmin | Feb 23, 2018 | Counseling
Everyone experiences anxiety, sadness, grief, and conflict, so how do you know when it’s time to see a professional? The biggest red flag is duration. While occasional feelings of worthlessness or sadness are inevitable, when these feelings don’t seem to go away,...
by siteadmin | Feb 16, 2018 | Importance of Dental Care
Oral health affects your life in ways that are often taken for granted. Your mouth can reflect the overall health of your body, showing signs of infection or disease before you experience other symptoms. It’s a commonly overlooked aspect of health management, but one...
by siteadmin | Feb 9, 2018 | Community Healthcare
Medical terminology has a way of making even common ailments sound terrifying. For example, “contagious viral upper respiratory tract infection” sounds far more serious than “a cold.” It’s up to the physician to explain things in a way that is easy to understand....
