Take Action Now–Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention
Stop right there…can you feel it? Well actually, you might not. Most people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) do not begin having symptoms until late into the disease process. As a matter of fact, most of the 37 million people estimated to have CKD are unaware that they have it…including nearly half of the people with severe kidney disease (Centers of […]
Sick Days and Medications
It is Chronic kidney disease month, and we need to shed light on how the medications in your kitchen cabinet and how they can impact kidney health. My recommendation is first and foremost know your numbers. Kidney function is monitored by medical professionals in a few different lab tests having an annual lab review and […]
COVID 19: Why Social Distancing Works and Current Drug Trials
Worldwide the number of COVID cases has already surpassed a million cases, while here in San Antonio alone our numbers have just surpassed 500. On Wednesday a new record of 1858 deaths were reported from Tuesday alone, creeping the US death toll to over 14000 cases. And despite what many media outlets are saying, many researchers […]
Your Best Defense During The Coronavirus Pandemic
They’re everywhere right now, and for very good reasons. (And hopefully you’re following them as closely as possible!) That would be all the recommendations from the CDC on how to reduce your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. They may sound trivial, may seem like an inconvenience, but they are just a few things that […]
Gout Sufferers Must Also Be Aware Of Blood Clot Risk
Anyone who has dealt with episodes of gout can tell you what a miserable experience it is. Most describe it as being similar to having hot, burning sand inside their joints. (If you’ve ever walked on a beach in 100-degree plus temperatures in the summer barefoot, just imagine that feeing, but on the INSIDE of […]
Using D-Mannose For Chronic UTI’s
D-mannose, also known as monosaccharide in a packaged form. Is a form of simple sugar just like glucose and it is starting to make it’s way in more and more conversations about helping women who suffer from urinary tract infections (UTI’s). Women in particular because urinary tract infections are rare for men and we can […]
Does A Hysterectomy Bring Too Many Health Risks Later?
There are a few reasons that women may opt to have a hysterectomy. The most common is excessive bleeding (heavy flow and/or long duration). This could be due to hormonal imbalances or possibly fibroids or tumors. A prolapsed uterus is another reason, and some women have come to their own conclusion (or have been told […]
Drugs Getting “Fast Track” Approval May Then Be Taking It Slow On Proving Effectiveness And Safety
When patients take medications to help with a health condition, the last thing they want are for them to cause additional unwanted problems due to side effects or safety issues. But if you’re taking a drug that has been given FDA “fast track” approval, you may be putting yourself at greater risk of this happening! […]
Middle Age Heart Health Will Shape Your Quality Of Life
Making an investment in your health is never a bad idea. Just like with financial planning, the earlier you start, usually the better your returns are later in life. While we all know that making good health choices is important for how we feel day by day, it appears that if your heart health is […]
Simple Help for Sinus Congestion
For millions of Americans, allergies are a common complain that directly affects our quality of life. No matter what city you live in, there is sure to be a particular allergen that is present during at least one season a year . . . and it is downright debilitating. Whether it consists simply of nasal […]
