Tag: Public Health

There is a lot of bad information in the weight loss industry. New weight loss diets and pills reach the market regularly, with each new entrant claiming it is the key that will finally unlock your potential to lose weight. Many of these new products are accompanied by celebrity endorsements or scientific research. Understandably, this […]

Detox, short for detoxification, is the body’s natural, ongoing process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body.. Detoxification programs have been promoted as the remedy to today’s unhealthy lifestyles for years. Proponents of detoxification note that a good detox can help increase energy, slow the aging process, aid the digestive system and help relieve […]

Today, people are quite concentrated on their health. Therefore, they try all kinds of activities for staying fit and getting rid of disorders. One of such activities is that use of acupuncture. It involves inserting needles inside the body. The body gets rid of the ailment when heat stimulation is, provided along with insertion of […]

In case of attaining weight loss with fruitful results, it is advisable to indulge in a healthy diet. One of the most effective means of losing weight is by means of dieting. However it is to be borne in mind before indulging in a diet program that one must take suitable advice from an expert […]

Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overactive thyroid gland and increased circulating levels of thyroid hormone. In general, hyperthyroidism is more common in young adults between the age of 20 and 40, and is found more often in women than in men. Clinically, the patient will exhibit signs and symptoms such as increased heart rate, increased […]

There are a number of herbs that can be used as herbal remedies for hyperactivity. If the hyperactivity is not accompanied with a difficulty in focusing attention, herbs that have a calming and soothing effect on the brain and nervous system may be able to address the symptoms adequately. Some calming herbs that can be […]

In today’s society with high prices at the grocery store and unemployment numbers on the rise, good economical and healthy meals are again coming into focus.  Here are a couple of easy, inexpensive recipes that won’t “break the bank” but will allow you to feed your family a healthy meal.  Lentils are especially healthy and […]

Who says all foods are culprits that antagonize you to find ways and mean to lose weight? Sure, most of them are, but there are selected few that can actually allow you to rip off fat quickly and nourish your body smartly. Junk foods with high-carbohydrates, saturated fat and high calories increase the body’s cholesterol […]

A woman from Puerto Rico recently asked me why her eye doctor administers drops to dilate her pupils during an examination. She mentioned that she found this to be very annoying because in Puerto Rico there is a lot of sun and, when she went outside after her appointment, the light made her eyes hurt. […]

We wanted to make you aware of new insurance guidelines that allow coverage for Rental or Purchase of Knee Walkers.   Colonial Medical Supplies has been successful in coordinating insurance benefits for Aetna and United Healthcare patients to receive a Knee Walker instead of standard crutches after an ankle or foot injury. The Knee walkers are […]