Category: Other Conditions

Housekeeping for Allergies & Asthma

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I just finished allergy testing and found out that I’m allergic to many of the pollens from different trees and grasses, some of which are in my yard.

What Does Your Vaginal Discharge Mean?

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We’re going to talk about the 10 most asked questions about vaginal discharge.

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Asthma and Allergies 101

I’m pretty sure you know someone who suffers from asthma. This chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath sends close to 13 million people in the US to see a providers each year. Cases of asthma are higher in children than in adults, and higher in women than in men.

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Your Eyes

Our eyesight is one of those things we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong. Here’s the latest on keeping your eyes, well, looking good. (pun intended)

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Heart Disease 101 – Part 2

What do you know about heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US? Read part 1 here, to get the basics, and a little of what it feels like to have heart disease. Here’s more on what you can do to optimize your health. Tests and Diagnosis Besides blood tests to check […]

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Heart Disease 101 – Part 1

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During the month of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of the human heart in terms of love, emotional strength, and goodness. The heart is also our body’s essential engine, beating 100,000 times a day, pumping oxygen and nutrients throughout our system. Sadly, on the whole, our heart engines are not very healthy.

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