Back pain often poses a challenge to underserved clinics, where limited resources can make effective care delivery more difficult. A well-structured triage process is key to improving patient outcomes. To that end, here’s the lowdown on manageable steps required to evaluate low back and neck pain, even when access to specialists or imaging tools is…
The cost of healthcare scams in the U.S. is around $100-170 billion each year. It is usually the government and private health insurers that bear much of the financial burden. But as a healthcare receiver, you have a lot to lose as well when your medical identity gets compromised. Think about it for a moment:…
Injuries can occur anywhere, including places devoted to art, history, and family fun. Museums exist for a safe experience, but slippery or wet floors, poor sight lines, or even crowds around exhibits can create chances for injuries. Knowing what to do after being injured at the museum can affect your recovery. Seek Medical Assistance If…
https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-leaf-249348 Buy a defibrillator and hang it on the wall. Done. Hang it on the wall and forget about it. Done. Install a defibrillator without worrying about complicated regulations. Done. Right? WRONG! Want to keep human lives and your business out of trouble? Follow these regulations for defibrillator cabinet installation and maintenance and be on…
https://images.pexels.com/photos/159211/headache-pain-pills-medication-159211.jpeg Curious to learn why millions are switching from traditional medicine to functional medicine? Thousands are leaving “grab a pill and call me tomorrow” medicine everyday. The one-size-fits-all treatment approach can seem impersonal and patients quickly become frustrated when real root causes are left untreated and their problems get worse. But when they switch to…
Let’s get real – if you’re counting calories but still want to enjoy a drink, vodka sodas are probably your best friend. Vodka sodas are like the fitness influencers of the cocktail world – clean, simple, and not carrying any extra baggage (aka calories). A standard vodka soda will set you back about 90-100 calories…
Ever seen those lists of ingredients on the back of packaged food and wondered “what the heck is modified food starch?” You’re not alone. That mysterious ingredient is in practically everything these days – from your frozen meals to those creamy sauces and even the baked goods you love. But is it something we should…
Ever wondered how many calories are in that 1/2 cup of rice you’re about to eat? Let me break it down for you – because the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Depending on the type of rice and how you prepare it, that humble half cup could pack anywhere from 100 to…
Ever wondered what happens if you remove wolves from a forest? Or what would occur if a disease wiped out all the bees? Understanding food webs helps answer these questions by showing how everything in nature is connected through what eats what. Let’s break down how to create a food web that’ll impress your science…
Is your fridge a food safety nightmare? You might be storing your food all wrong and not even know it. I was shocked to learn that the way I arranged my fridge (random chaos) was actually creating the perfect conditions for cross-contamination and foodborne illness. But don’t worry – I did the research so you…
