April 26, 2013
A Microalbumin urine test is used to detect very small amounts of albumin in urine. Albumin is a blood protein and is used to detect early […]
May 13, 2013
One of our great local coffee roasters, Sommo Coffees, provided this information to help de-mystify the coffee debate. What are we to believe? Current research has […]
May 23, 2013
If you want to take control of your health, save money and get answers quickly, know that you can order your own blood laboratory test via […]
May 28, 2013
Source: Well Source Newsletter Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the United States, an estimated 241,740 new cases of prostate cancer will […]
September 27, 2013
When Gabe Mirkin, MD was on the radio, he would recommend individuals get an H-pylori test if they had stomach issues. More than 90% of stomach […]
July 25, 2014
TSH and T4 levels alone are unreliable markers of tissue thyroid levels. Many individuals who report symptoms associated with hypothyroidism have normal TSH and T4 levels. […]
September 25, 2014
What is Anemia? Anemia is when your blood does not have enough hemoglobin or red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells […]
June 22, 2015
It is rather amazing that a gland as small as the thyroid (which is located in your neck and is shaped like a butterfly) can have […]
August 9, 2015
There are hundreds (if not thousands!) of reasons why your healthcare provider might order blood tests for you. Abnormal hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, diseases, and more […]
December 9, 2016
Flu season is upon us which means that almost everyone is sniffling, coughing and sneezing so you have to take many precautions if you don’t want […]
December 20, 2016
When exposed to a pathogen, your body’s immune system creates antibodies in order to fight the infection. However, a specific kind of antibody, antinuclear antibodies, actually […]
January 18, 2017
Everyone knows certain foods are better for you than others but what many don’t know is that certain foods can actually be medicine to fend off […]
January 26, 2017
Winter is here which means you might get the flu, a cold or a sinus infection and you will most likely just go to your doctor […]
August 8, 2017
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by blacklegged ticks that are infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. A few characteristic symptoms that you may experience if […]
August 28, 2017
It is predicted that this year there will be an increase of about 21% in Lyme Disease in the U.S. due to a growth in acorn […]
November 29, 2017
We have all heard of people who are on gluten free diet; there are some who follow this diet by choice and others who follow this […]
October 15, 2018
If you are considering or already are a vegan or vegetarian, one of your main concerns may be how you will get enough protein in your […]
October 22, 2018
There is a strong connection between diabetes and your vision health. If you have prediabetes or diabetes Diabetes and Eye Health it is important to get […]
October 29, 2018
When under a lot of stress How Stress can Affect your Health, you may be very forgetful and disorganized, but have you ever wondered if there […]
November 5, 2018
Blue lights create blue wavelengths, hence the name, and is considered positive during the day as it helps increase mood, reaction time, and attention span. However, […]