Food dye allergies are one of the rarest food allergies It only affects about 4% of people who have a food allergy A food intolerance is different from a food allergy A food allergy is when your body’s immune system has a reaction toContinue Reading
One of the most concerning aspects of COVID-19, however, is that only three symptoms have been reported. This is misleading. The severity of symptoms can vary greatly and may appear as soon as two days after exposure, up to 14 days later. There are many symptoms that can occur, fromContinue Reading
Sinusitis can be caused by cold, allergies, problems in the nasal cavity structure, and a compromised immune system. Sinusitis is caused by a blocked ostium (opening). This prevents air and mucus from passing and causes pressure on the sinus cavity walls. This headache can be treated with many sinus headacheContinue Reading
Finding a rash around your child’s mouth after they have eaten can be a little worrisome This can mean that they have an allergy, a contact dermatitis, or another form of rash Most rashes that children have around their mouths are flat, orContinue Reading
Pulmonary fibrosis is a terminal lung disease The lung tissue in the lungs becomes damaged and scarred This scarring continues and worsens overtime This disease stops lungs from expanding properly Pulmonary fibrosis can cause severeContinue Reading
There are a few times in your child’s life that separation anxiety will be at its worst It can start as early as infancy, become more common in the 15-18 month range, and rear its ugly head again around 2 Preschoolers may also suffer fromContinue Reading
Sleep is a powerful tool. It allows us to think better, feel better, and yes—look better. How does it do so, you may ask? As it turns out, quality sleep has anti-aging effects, allowing our skin to restore itself. It also improves blood flow and boosts energy levels, bringing aContinue Reading
If you are anything like me the minute your child starts to get a runny nose, or any sign of congestion you whip out the humidifier, fill it up and plop it right in their rooms Where it is run all day and night till that dreaded cold hasContinue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the healthcare industry, including pharmacies. During the pandemic, more than half of hospital pharmacists increased their number of responsibilities. Hospitals relied on compounding pharmacies to provide them with necessary disinfectants, medications, and hand sanitizers when needed. In March 2020, prescription demand increased 15% acrossContinue Reading
Cleaning our homes is a daily task Whether it’s cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, or wiping off highly touched surfaces Some regular household cleaners are made up of harsh chemicals In some instances companies don’t have to disclose what allContinue Reading
We are exposed to chemicals and toxins on the daily From cleaning products, to paint, and even our skin care Usually at low dosages these don’t cause us any harm When you become pregnant though, these chemicals and toxins can cause harm to yourContinue Reading
In the United States, nearly every nursing home facility is facing a staffing shortage. While nursing home employment has grown every year for the last decade, it fell to record lows during the pandemic. Between June and September of 2021, 99% of nursing homes reported suffering a staff shortage. 59%Continue Reading
In the U.S today, 1 in 5 adults lack the credit history to establish a credit score. From this statistic there are 67 million Americans who have “thin credit” (less than 4 accounts) and 25 million who are considered credit invisible. A lack of credit may not seem to beContinue Reading
Children can sometimes be triggered by flickering lights, loud noises, textures of food, and even scratchy clothing These triggers may cause them to not be able to react appropriately to these things When this happens your child may have a SensoryContinue Reading
Data breaches are a constant threat for those who utilize technology to save important data, like the healthcare industry. Data breaches can be costly, both in terms of life and money; they increase a hospital’s mortality rate and make up 67% of costs during the first year after a breach,Continue Reading
Studies have shown that pets can indeed make you happier. They can improve your mental health, and animal therapy has been increasing in popularity. According to a poll by Harris, 95% of pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family. Given how much we love ourContinue Reading
When you become a parent lots of the time you will hear the dreaded phrase “the terrible twos” And in the back of your mind all you can think is please let that take a long time to get here The terrible twos to some degree affect every childContinue Reading
The world saw a number of changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, both big and small. The bigger changes came from the widespread stay at home orders where people were working from home, limiting contact with other people, and only leaving the house for necessities. We still feel the effects ofContinue Reading
Kidney failure has become a severe issue in the U.S., especially in nursing homes. In 2018, 786,000 Americans were living with ESRD (end-stage renal disease). In that same year, total Medicare spending on patients with ESRD reached $49 billion, which is 11% more compared to 2009 spendings. Overall, patients withContinue Reading
When it comes to post-acute care in nursing homes, there’s a lot that can go wrong. Patients can see a relapse in their condition, develop an infection, or (in the worst of cases) die suddenly. When post-acute nursing home patients go without seeing a physician or advanced practice nurse duringContinue Reading