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Prenatal Care: Don't Take Any Supplement Without Asking Your Doctor

When I became pregnant with my first child, I was so excited! I also had a lot to learn. I was having a lot of back pain during pregnancy, so I was eager to find a natural supplement that could help it. I found one at the local health food store that looked like it might work, so I bought it. I then went home and was just about to try a dose when I found a warning on the bottle that said it should not be taken during pregnancy! I almost took it before I noticed that warning, and I felt relieved I caught it before I put my baby in danger. I created this blog to remind all pregnant mothers that even natural supplements should be cleared by your doctor before you take them. They still contain natural chemicals that may not be safe to take during pregnancy.

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Beyond Stomach Pain: Other Indications You Should See A Gastroenterologist

Posted on 17 May 2023

Gastroenterologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the digestive tract. It is therefore fairly obvious that if you are dealing with stomach or abdominal pain, this is the kind of doctor you should see. However, stomach pain is not the only symptom that brings people in to see a gastrointestinal (GI) doctor. Here are some other symptoms which, if noticed, should prompt you to see a GI specialist.  [Read More]

When To See A Nutritionist To Help You Create A Healthy Diet

Posted on 28 February 2023

When you lead a busy life, you may not give much thought to nutrition. You may eat on the go a lot and just grab meals when you can. Proper nutrition is important for everyone, but it's especially important for you if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or digestive problems. Seeing a nutritionist can help when you're having trouble with your diet. Here are some times you may want the help of a nutritionist. [Read More]

Three Potential Reasons That You Might Always Feel Tired

Posted on 23 January 2023

Constantly feeling tired can affect your day in many unpleasant ways. You might feel more short-tempered with family members and lack the energy to pursue various projects or hobbies, for example. While it might be tempting to battle your fatigue with caffeine, it's important to learn whether there's a specific reason that you feel tired. Rather than trying to make this determination yourself, you shouldn't hesitate to visit your family doctor's office. [Read More]

Four Common Reasons People Head To Urgent Care Centers

Posted on 12 December 2022

If the first urgent care center recently opened in your neighborhood, or if you are otherwise new to the concept of urgent care, then you might not quite understand when this is the right place to go for medical care. Urgent care centers are intended to treat medical issues that are urgent, but not abject emergencies. You would not go there for a suspected heart attack or stroke, for example. But here are four common ailments and concerns that do bring people into urgent care. [Read More]