Tag: Medical

  The Opioid Crisis   No one is immune from becoming part of the opioid epidemic. There is not an age, social, or economic group that is untouched by this national health crisis America is experiencing. It is important to know the signs and to understand how this disease affects so many families. Sadly, some people who take prescription medications are not even informed that they are taking opioids, which are addictive painkillers. This is not a strictly street-drug crisis. How Opioids Work Opioids bind to areas of the brain that control pain and our emotions. They increase the levels ... Read more

Childhood Food Allergies   Food allergies can be difficult for parents and caregivers to assess. Your child may not be able to explain when he or she is having a reaction to something they have eaten. It is important to understand when food allergies may be present, and what you need to do to monitor an allergy-prone child, even when they are out of your sight. Buy quality food products to help avoid problems, avoiding processed food as often as possible. Allergies have become more prevalent over time as food sources have changed or become compromised. Likely Culprits of Food ... Read more

As we mature, brushing regularly may not be enough to prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease. Know the factors that contribute to this often overlooked disease, which usually affects middle-aged individuals. Gum disease can be painful, and if untreated, leads to loss of teeth. Take care with your brushing and flossing habits and make sure you see the dentist regularly to avoid gum disease. Types of Gum Disease Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and can eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems. Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease, causing gums to become red, swollen and bleed ... Read more

Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? Checking your blood pressure is a simple, painless step that helps monitor your numbers over time, and can help detect the presence of hypertension (which comes with a host of risk factors and serious health impacts). It is possible to mitigate hypertension through diet and exercise. And it is often easily treated with medication. Knowing your risks and implementing preventive measures can help keep you from experiencing serious health results from high blood pressure. What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is, unfortunately, a very common disease, where our blood flows ... Read more