The Importance Of Transgender Focused Healthcare

22 March 2023
Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

In medicine, there are many variables that need to be taken into account in order to properly offer effective treatment to patients. Some of these are age, socioeconomic group, country of origin, sex, etc. But there's an issue with this model, it's based on the binary division of the sexes. In this sense, people who do not identify with the sex that was assigned to them at their birth will have inevitable clashes with the medical system. Read More

Three Advantages Of Oral Chemotherapy

6 February 2023
Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Very shortly after you receive a diagnosis of cancer, your doctor will begin to discuss treatment options with you. In general, there are several different ways that medical professionals can treat cancer. Your particular type of cancer and its stage may influence what treatment option is best for you. For many patients, chemotherapy is an appropriate course of action. Going through chemotherapy consists of taking medication around a set schedule to fight the cancer cells in your body. Read More

Three Reasons Why You Should Never Skip Your Colon Cancer Screening

10 January 2023
Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Colon cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease, but it is also highly preventable and treatable when caught early. One of the most effective ways to catch colon cancer early is through regular screenings, yet many people still skip or delay these important tests. There are many reasons for this, whether it be a busy schedule in your regular life or perhaps simply forgetting you had a screening entirely. However, it is absolutely vital that you treat these colon cancer screenings as the important medical check-up that they are, and here are three reasons that should help to highlight this fact. Read More

Ways To Bring More Business To Your Cannabis Dispensary

2 December 2022
Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

In states that have legalized cannabis for either medical or recreational use, the marijuana industry is booming. However, in some towns and cities, there are so many dispensaries that they end up competing for business. If you own a dispensary and are not seeing as many customers as you'd like, how can you change that? Here are a few ideas to help bring in more business. Advertise at health-related events Read More

The Importance Of Senior Wellness Care: 5 Health Issues That Can Be Eased Through Senior Wellness Care

24 October 2022
Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Though older adults make up a relatively small percentage of the population, they account for a disproportionate share of healthcare expenses. One way to help ease the burden on the healthcare system—and improve the health and quality of life of seniors—is through senior wellness care. This is a type of preventative care that focuses on detecting and managing health issues before they become more serious (and more expensive to treat). Here are five health issues that can benefit from senior wellness care: Read More

Understanding The Connection Between Diabetes And High Cholesterol

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One common problem that many people with diabetes struggle with is high cholesterol. If you're at risk for developing diabetes, it means you may also be at risk of high cholesterol. While your doctor may suggest some preventative medications to manage your cholesterol levels, there are some other options that you can consider to help keep your cholesterol levels down. Dietary changes such as following a Mediterranean diet may help. I've done years of research on the correlation between diabetes and cholesterol as well as how to manage cholesterol in the last few years. This site details all of the information I've learned, and I hope it helps as you try to regulate your cholesterol levels.