Patients and caregivers sometimes experience confusion over whether or not their insurance company covers their medication. This experience is particularly true compounded medications are prescribed. And, there is no easy answer. The long and short of the issue is this… it depends on your insurance company. Of course, that’s not the answer anyone wants to hear, but unfortunately, it’s the truth. more
Summer is here which means mosquitoes are quite active. It seems like they are everywhere, looking for their next victim. Often times, you don’t even know you are bitten until you feel the welt accompanied by redness and itching. more
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, affects millions of adults worldwide. The condition means your body no longer produces, or uses, insulin. This is problematic because insulin is required to turn sugar into a form of energy your body can use. If you stop producing insulin, sugar will build up in your bloodstream. This leads to severe health consequences and make diabetic wound care problematic. more
Currently, there is a measles epidemic in the United States. The entire event appears to be linked to an amusement park based in California. To give perspective, since January 2019, 121 cases of the measles have been reported in 17 states and Washington DC. more
It’s no secret, most lactation experts encourage breast feeding for mothers, particularly if they are physically able. The reason? Simply put, a mother’s milk is like super food for an infant. Breast milk contains proteins, antioxidants and a host of other beneficial health ingredients that are super easy for babies to process. more
Thousands of children in the United States are diagnosed with autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As such, these children can have very specific sensory processing issues/preferences which makes daily life more difficult than it is for the average person. For instance, certain textures might bother them, colors or tones, maybe they have a preference for certain tastes, or avoid things altogether if they are perceived as extremely uncomfortable. more
Christmas is next week and with it comes cold-weather and cracked skin. However, in an effort to stave off dryness and keep eczema at bay, we have a few solutions for you. Following are the top five skin moisturizers to keep your skin hydrated and healthy all winter long. more