Posts Tagged ‘Primary Care’
Confusing Urgent or Convenient Care with Quality Healthcare
There are a lot of healthcare options out there and it’s a challenge trying to figure out what sort of healthcare makes the most sense for your particular situation. Here are a list of things that you should look for when seeking out a primary care physician for yourself: • Find a medical doctor that…
Read MoreWhy Does Integrative Medicine Matter?
I am asked this question a lot. It’s an interesting question and a very important one. Our healthcare system today attempts to treat disease and not the person. What I mean by is we only worry when something goes wrong with a person and worry less about what were the root causes. In most cases,…
Read MoreCould a short Nap Improve your Memory?
Looking for an edge at work or school? According to a paper published in the journal Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, the short answer is yes. A short nap of around 45 minutes could improve memory and learn by five times! Where is my favorite pillow? I should bring it to the office. The researchers…
Read MoreHow Mindfulness Can be used to combat Depression?
Being present is an elusive concept for many people. This would be especially true for people who struggle with depression. An alternative approach to overcoming depressive symptoms might be mindful. This was according to a paper published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The article posted for free on the website of Journal…
Read MoreWhat happens when you can’t get a good night’s sleep?
Ok, so we have all been there. Ok, at least I have been. It’s been a long day, and it’s time for me to get some sleep. The only problem is there are nights that my body simply doesn’t want to rest. Was it because I spent watching too many episodes of the Daily Show?…
Read MoreDoes running help or hurt your knees?
Does running help or hurt your knees? According to a recent research presented by the American College of Rheumatology in Boston, MA, running may actually help protect your knees from developing osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease affecting people who are middle aged or older. There are many factors that could cause Osteoarthritis and these…
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of Curcumin?
Tumeric powder is a popular spice in India and other parts of the world. Curcumin that is found in turmeric may help with reducing inflammation. Preliminary studies suggest that curcumin may be used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis. Tumors. Skin diseases Alzheimer’s disease, Stomach ulcers High cholesterol Diabetes It’s important to know that even though…
Read MoreWhat is the “Fast Food” approach to Primary Care?
Have you ever sat in a medical clinic waiting room for over 45 minutes? Have you ever noticed that many times the support staff is rather cold or seem ambivalent about you or why you are there? When the doctor finally does see you does she seem like she is always in a hurry? Does…
Read MoreCould fear of losing a job increase the risk of Asthma?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, the combination of work stress and the fear of losing one’s job increases the risk of developing asthma. People who strongly believed that they were going to lose their job had an increased risk of developing asthma up to 60 percent.…
Read MoreCan Omega 3’s help children with ADHD?
It seems that ADHD has become a problem for many kids in our country. According to the CDC, 6.4 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the United States. Could a supplement like omega three help children and teenagers with ADHD? The study was done by Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and report that…
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