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Our Proactive Health Plans

 No question - this has been a year from... However, with every miserable thing that happens in life - is an opportunity to learn. I will always ask (gently and diplomatically!) someone with a chronic illness, "how did you know?" Looking back, were there any signs, that maybe we sloughed off as stress, age, or something else? How do these covid variants happen? Let's first have a crash course on virology. Viruses are probably the best example of our concept of " to infinity and beyond". They are the most abundant form of "life" on earth, and probably elsewhere! Exponential growth is an understatement. Literally, trillions to the power of another few trillion. A virus has a shell, capsid, which protects its viral material, or genome, safe. Some particularly resilient viruses such as Hep C, coronavirus, herpes, HIV have an extra protective coating referred to as envelopes. Viral envelopes hate soap, soap is their kryptonite, which is why washing with soa

Lead Poisoning: Your Health, Your Insurance Coverage

 It was not that long ago when the water crisis in Flint, Michigan took place and residents worried about the lead content. For years, home and property owners and managers, as well as mortgage companies have known about lead risks. Recent studies about the metal exposure in many parts of the country have raised significant questions. What is lead poisoning ? This form of toxic poisoning can happen when a perilous level of lead enters the body. Incidentally, small amounts of lead are not good for you, either, and can cause serious health concerns, particular in kids under six years of age. Where does lead come from? Lead problems typically originate from lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust. Older houses and buildings are problematic in regard to this. Lead can also be found in polluted air and water and soil. Those working with batteries, apartment or office building renovation may also be at risk, as are auto repair people. How does one this form of poisoning? All it may take

How to Stop Binge Eating at Night

Obesity is a complex epidemic Weight gain and obesity have been described as a complex epidemiological problem in the United States. Previous research has found a link between poor diets, gaining weight, high body fat, and late-day eating as a factor in gaining weight; however, the effect of each person's biological clock, regardless of the time of eating during the day, has not yet been discovered. Relationship between weight and timing of eating In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) on September 6, 2017, researchers at BWH studied the relationship between body fat, body mass index and timing of eating for the day and the body's biological clock. This is the first time to examine the timing of meals and its relationship to the beginning of the secretion of melatonin, which is the beginning of sleep. "We found that the timing of eating and its relationship to the beginning of the secretion of melatonin, which is a sign of the begi

Treating a Runny Nose

 While most of us may have experienced nosebleed at some point of time, it may be a more frequent issue for others. Nosebleeds, also known as Epistaxis, can occur randomly. The blood can flow from one or both nostrils and could be light or heavy, sometimes almost lasting up to 10 minutes, too! Getting nosebleeds in public places can become very embarrassing and frightening. In most cases, nosebleeds are often triggered by minor triggers such as common cold, allergies, extreme hot or cold weather, pollen, dry nose and sinusitis. It can also be caused by high blood pressure . Nosebleeds can be dangerous or life threatening only in rare cases such as tumors, Hemangiomas and Telangiectasias. Sometimes, the lack of protein that is necessary for blood clotting can also lead to bleeding disorders like Hemophilia. However, no matter what the reason might be, you should know what needs to be done and what you should avoid in these situations. Here are the do's and don'ts you need to fol

Advice's to Be Prepared Yourself

 If you are traveling for medical reasons such as medical tourism or medical treatment, you can speculate on air and rail ambulance services for a comfortable and relaxed trip. Preparing an ambulance can take some time. However, a responsible service provider will provide you with all necessary allowances throughout the process. For optimal care and safety, we recommend that you follow the tips below to better prepare yourself. 1. Decide on your goal For specialist care and fair prices, do your best to find the best destination. Having Patna Air and Rail Ambulances travel overseas may be your best bet in this case. Apart from that, you can talk to your doctor about the recommendations. 2. Find out more about air ambulance suppliers It is important to know that the service you attend is just as important as the doctor you choose to treat your treatment. There are a few important considerations to take into account before choosing a service. 3. Accreditation Good service providers are ac