Symptoms of Influenza A (AH1)

There are many people who confuse traditional cold symptoms with flu-related symptoms. It is important not to self diagnose oneself or your family members with the flu versus a common cold because the treatment options can be very different. Not to mention, there are...

Understanding Endometriosis

A painful and devastating condition that many women face is endometriosis. It is more common than many people realize, often because a mild case of endometriosis is often overlooked by many medical professionals and goes undiagnosed. Over time this condition and its...

What is Bordetella Pertussis?

Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is caused by the bacteria that is called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms begin very similar to the common cold but over time they worsen and develop into a nasty cough that includes a very large ‘whoop’ or honk. This cough is...

What to Know About National Nutrition Month

It is National Nutrition Month and the purpose of this month is to bring awareness to a healthy lifestyle so people can make better food choices each meal. For someone like a nutritionist, it might be common knowledge how to make wise choices for breakfast, lunch and...