What is CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and what happens during CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. What Happens During CPR? The person giving CPR — called a rescuer […]
Healthy Habits to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
A lot of times, the new resolutions only last a few days or weeks, and they are thrown by the wayside by the beginning of February. This year, let’s set our goals and stick to them! Follow these tips to help you be the best you can be. Ø Be Realistic Making a realistic resolution […]
Natural Medicines
Turmeric for pain and inflammation Turmeric has been used, primarily in South Asia as a part of Ayurvedic medicine. When it comes to proven medicinal purposes, the golden spice may be best for treating pain — specifically pain associated with inflammation. Several studies have found that curcumin is responsible for turmeric’s “wow” factor. In one […]
What is the HbA1c test and why should one get it
The HbA1c test is a blood test that provides information about your average levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, over the past 3 months. The HbA1c test can be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.1 The HbA1c test is also the primary test used for diabetes management. The HbA1c test is […]
What is leprosy and what are it’s symptoms
What Is Leprosy? Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and skin areas around your body. Leprosy has been around since ancient times. Outbreaks have affected people on every continent. But leprosy, also known as Hanson’s disease, isn’t that contagious. You can catch it […]
Bilirubin Test and Common reasons to test for bilirubin
A bilirubin test measures the levels of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin) is a yellowish pigment that is made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin passes through the liver and is eventually excreted out of the body. Bilirubin is made in the body when the hemoglobin protein in old red blood […]