It’s tempting to try to diagnose yourself with all of the resources that are available on the internet. However, self-diagnosis – whether assisted by websites on the internet or medical encyclopedias – is greatly prone to error. Doctors go through years of medical school and in-person training with real patients before they are allowed to actually practice medicine, because diagnosing and treating various health conditions is such a complicated endeavor. Self-diagnosis can easily lead to a ... [Read More]
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Proper Nutrition Matters – Start It Early
Regardless of whatever medical condition a person is diagnosed with at any point in life, the one thing every doctor recommends is to eat a healthy diet and get proper nutrition. This will help stave off the effects of any health condition and help the patient feel better and stronger naturally. The old adage “you are what you eat” indeed holds true. Humans cannot be healthy if we don’t eat good wholesome foods from all of the food groups: fruits, grains, vegetables, proteins, and ... [Read More]
Common Neurological Conditions
Neurological disorders are the largest cause of disability worldwide. The nervous system comprises the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (nerves), and autonomic nervous system (involuntary muscles and glands). Neurological conditions that affect these systems can be the result of trauma, infection, inflammation, or autoimmune response. Some of the most common symptoms of a neurological condition are: Changes in a person’s mood Problems in motor ... [Read More]
What Is Involved in a Sleep Study?
Chronic sleep deficiency can lead to serious health problems, so an ongoing lack of sleep is nothing to ignore. If you have serious sleep issues, a sleep study can help a doctor determine the root cause of your issues so you can receive proper treatment. Those with sleep issues such as restless legs syndrome, chronic snoring, narcolepsy (sudden daytime sleep attacks), and insomnia are good candidates for a sleep study. There is a lot of activity going on in your brain even while you’re ... [Read More]
Talk About Diets with Your Doctor
Proper nutrition is a crucial component of any weight-loss plan, because severe or drastic diets tend to cause the body to lose weight inefficiently. A good weight-loss diet should be balanced and wholesome, and it will ideally be crafted for your own body. Your body uses the important fuel you provide it – the food you eat – to constantly regenerate new cells. Therefore, there is no denying that food is a critical part of who you are. Indeed, you are what you eat. If you want to shed some ... [Read More]