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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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3 Tips For Preparing Your Baby For Getting Their Check Up At The Pediatrician

Posted on 9 November 2016

If you are taking your baby into the pediatrician for a check up, it can be very helpful to do a few different things to best prepare for the appointment. This article will discuss 3 of these things.  Feed Them Right Before  You never know exactly how your baby is going to act when you take them to the doctor, but a great way to help keep them content and happy during their checkup is to feed them right before. [Read More]

The Benefits You Can Expect from a Compounding Pharmacy

Posted on 25 October 2016

If you need to take several medications, vitamins, and supplements, and your doctor has given you a prescription to take to a compounding pharmacy, be happy. Working with a compound pharmacist can help you get control over the medication you have to put in your body. It's too easy to take the wrong combination or the wrong dosage when you are taking several pills each day and when you're using different pharmacies to fill your prescriptions. [Read More]

Effective Interventions For Rural Care Management Plans

Posted on 6 October 2016

Providing medical care in rural communities can present some unique challenges. Top physicians often aren't willing to relocate to rural communities, and the people who need access to care may be spread out over a large geographic area so access to a single health facility may not be feasible. Designing effective care management plans is critical for the success of healthcare agencies who operate within rural areas. Here are three types of interventions that you can use to help make your rural care management plan more effective in the future. [Read More]

How Allergies & Tinnitus Are Linked Together

Posted on 23 September 2016

If you notice that your ears start to ring when your allergies kick in, you may be experiencing allergy-linked tinnitus. Tinnitus Is A Symptom Tinnitus is the term used to describe a ringing sound inside of your ears that you can hear, but others cannot. This sound may pop up occasionally throughout the day, or it may be a constant presence in your life. Tinnitus is not considered its own disease; rather, it is considered to be a symptom of numerous other disorders and diseases, much in the same way that a cough or a running nose is a symptom of other diseases, such as the flu, allergies or pneumonia. [Read More]