Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs,...
Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs, discomfort or overstimulation, and learning to recognize these signals takes...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. While many people focus on solid foods, the beverages you choose are...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. While many people focus on solid foods, the beverages you choose are just as important. Fluids travel quickly through your digestive tract...
If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least...
If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least minimize your consumption of them. Let's look at the most...
A healthy, balanced and nutritious diet is crucial for all of us, but especially for those with diabetes. Carbohydrates contribute substantially to most people’s diets, so they are an essential factor to consider when planning meals. The Mayo Clinic...
A healthy, balanced and nutritious diet is crucial for all of us, but especially for those with diabetes. Carbohydrates contribute substantially to most people’s diets, so they are an essential factor to consider when planning meals. The Mayo Clinic states that “A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that helps control blood sugar.” While people with diabetes must eat with thoughtful intention, this diet does not have to be overly complicated and it’s an excellent way for all of...
Gut health is essential for a healthy lifestyle and those of us with guts that don't always cooperate know that our gut health can have both positive and negative impacts on our day-to-day life. To help, consider Zinplava (bezlotoxumab),...
Gut health is essential for a healthy lifestyle and those of us with guts that don't always cooperate know that our gut health can have both positive and negative impacts on our day-to-day life. To help, consider Zinplava (bezlotoxumab), a medication used to reduce the recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in patients receiving antibacterial treatment for CDI. A healthy immune system normally protects your gut from C. diff infection by keeping C. diff levels under control. If they...
Who among us hasn’t told that little white lie to the dentist? You know the one I am referring to; your answer to the dentist’s question about how often you floss. However, bleeding gums are much more than a...
Who among us hasn’t told that little white lie to the dentist? You know the one I am referring to; your answer to the dentist’s question about how often you floss. However, bleeding gums are much more than a sign that you are not flossing enough. Gingivitis is a gum disease. If it is left untreated, it can lead to a more severe illness called periodontitis and tooth loss. So if your gums are red, irritated and swollen, it...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin, usually in areas where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts. The lumps can get infected and leak...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin, usually in areas where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts. The lumps can get infected and leak pus with a bad smell. Sometimes they can also form tunnels under the skin and leave scars. HS is not contagious, and it is not caused by poor hygiene. It is believed to be related to the hair follicles getting...
