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Working Closely With Your Doctor

After I was diagnosed with a serious medical condition a few years back, I knew I was going to need to stay in close contact with my doctor to report any new symptoms. I started paying attention to my health and working hard to understand my symptoms. The changes seemed small at first, but after only a few weeks I could tell that it was working well. I was able to zero-in on symptoms that were growing worse and treat them before they caused me any real discomfort. This blog is all about working closely with your health care provider.

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4 Times When You Really Need To Call An Ambulance

Posted on 18 December 2019

Some health conditions are emergencies, but ones that can wait an hour or two while you ride to the hospital in someone's car. Other health conditions are another level of emergency altogether — they warrant calling an ambulance for the fastest and best service. Here are four situations in which you should absolutely call an ambulance rather than taking your chances with other transportation methods. Chest Pain Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack or a blood clot in the lungs. [Read More]

First Pregnancy? 3 Reasons You Need A Doula On Your Labor And Delivery Team

Posted on 10 August 2019

Now that you're pregnant, you're probably wondering whether you should work with a obstetrician or a midwife — or both. However, there's one more member of your healthcare team that you might have forgotten about. If you haven't hired a doula to work with during labor and delivery, now's the time to do that. You may be thinking that you can wait until you're closer to your due date, but that's not the case. [Read More]

Addressing Chronic Knee Pain With Stem Cell Therapy

Posted on 19 April 2019

Chronic knee pain can be an extremely difficult problem for individuals to manage as it can impact almost every aspect of life. Luckily, modern medicine has developed some effective treatments that can help individuals with effectively managing their chronic knee pain. Myth: Stem Cell Therapy Will Provide Relief From Knee Pain Immediately When a person is suffering from knee pain, finding immediate relief can be a top priority. Unfortunately, patients may assume that stem cell therapy will provide them with immediate pain relief. [Read More]