Gaining weight is easy, but losing weight and keeping it off is a difficult feat to accomplish. If you have tried to lose weight, then you already know how difficult it can be. It can be a daunting task, as losing the weight can take a lot of time, and for some, this can feel like there is no end in sight and can make you fall off the “weight loss wagon”…
Food allergies in the United States are quite common. About 32 million Americans are believed to have a food allergy. This number includes 5.6 million children under the age of 18. There are 8 major food allergens. These allergens include milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish. According to the CDC, the number of children with food allergies has increased over the years. One major concern about food allergies is that they have the potential to cause anaphylaxis.…
If you are in charge of operations in a pharmaceutical testing lab, then you probably know that upgrading and improving your lab is important. The pharmaceutical industry is always changing, after all, and you may want to operate a tech-forward lab if at all possible. Of course, your lab might already be making use of a laboratory information system. Even if your software is outdated, it might still seem to suit your lab’s needs.…
If you are the adult child of a disabled person, you may spend most of your time caring for your mother or father because no one else is available to do it and you know your parent cannot do certain things. However, it is normal for family members that take on the role of a caregiver to need some extra help and breaks between all the work they do. If you are feeling overwhelmed and have not been able to do much for yourself or your own family, you should consider hiring a nurse to visit your parent and provide nursing services throughout the day.…
The proliferation of urgent care centers throughout the U.S. has provided much needed-relief for emergency room physicians and staffers. Individuals who would once have headed straight for the ER for a serious (but non-emergency) condition can now visit a physician or nurse practitioner for treatment, even outside normal doctor’s office hours. But how can you decide whether your condition merits an ER visit or is more appropriate for urgent care? Read on for a few factors to consider the next time you need to decide where to seek medical treatment.…
If you’re responsible for the care of your aging parent, don’t forget that short-term nursing facilities are there when you need them. You may feel that short-term care isn’t something you’ll need since you’ve decided to care for your parent on your own. However, that’s not the case. Short-term nursing care is an excellent way to get the help you need for your parent when you need it. Here are four reasons you need to consider short-term nursing care for your aging parent.…
If you have been giving the go-ahead from your doctor to start medical marijuana treatment, there are a few things you should know. The misconception is that the treatment only comes in smoking forms. The truth is, there are many forms for medicinal use and available at medical dispensaries. Here are a few of those forms and what to know about each one.
Vaping Options
The most common option for many medical marijuana patients is to use a vaping version.…
If you have a medical condition, then you do have the option of speaking with your doctor about the possibility of a medical marijuana prescription. And, while this does allow you to legally purchase and consume marijuana as a medication, there are still some things that you should not be doing, or you may find yourself in legal jeopardy. Keep reading to learn about a few no-nos when it comes to marijuana.…