This online Hepatitis Risk Assessment is designed to determine an individual’s risk for viral hepatitis and asks questions based upon CDC’s guidelines for testing and vaccination. The Hepatitis Risk Assessment allows individuals to answer questions privately and print their recommendations to discuss with their doctor. Take this 5 minute assessment developed by the CDC and … Read more
Healthy Travel and Hepatitis Each year an estimated 30 million travelers visit destinations that are considered high-risk for hepatitis A and B. Hepatitis A and B are the most common vaccine-preventable diseases in travelers, affecting more than 280,000 Americans. Clearly, many thousands of travelers set out inadequately informed about the risks of getting hepatitis while … Read more
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly known as GERD, affects 20-30% of the adult population on a weekly basis1. GERD occurs when acid from the stomach moves up into the esophagus, which causes inflammation in the lining of the esophagus, which isn’t protected from acid like the stomach. Many people experience this phenomenon called acid reflux. … Read more
Diabetes refers to a group of similar diseases that affect how the body uses sugar (glucose)1. Glucose is essential for many body functions and functions as an energy source for muscles and the brain1. There are three main categories of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, type two diabetes, and prediabetes. There are other similar issues as … Read more
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease defines constipation as three or fewer bowel movements per week or hard, dry, or small bowel movements that are painful or difficult to pass1. Constipation remains one of the most prominent of gastrointestinal (GI) issues and affects roughly 42 million people in the United States1. … Read more
When is the last time you had your blood pressure checked? What was the reading? More importantly, did you know what the reading meant? Unless there is something glaringly wrong with your blood pressure reading (and sometimes even then), practitioners won’t say anything about your reading when they take it. They’ll just recite the numbers … Read more
Has your doctor recently informed you that you may have high blood pressure or pre-hypertension? If so, you know how important it is that you get your blood pressure under control. Your goal is to get it back within a healthy range and keep it there. Doing so may entail making some sweeping changes to … Read more