The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck region that produces hormones that regulate metabolism. The thyroid gland plays a vital role in maintaining good health, and any dysfunction can cause a host of problems. The thyroid gland is...
The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluids from the body, regulating blood pressure, producing hormones, and maintaining electrolyte balance. When the kidneys are not functioning correctly, waste products can accumulate in...
The holiday season can bring on a slew of stress factors for some people, to the point that they want to avoid holiday activities altogether. Though there are those who will choose to avoid holiday functions, not everyone has this option. There are ways, however, to...
Video and/or phone appointments in the healthcare field, otherwise known as telehealth, have become more available to healthcare providers in order to meet a patient's needs. With improved technology, providers now have new ways to efficiently and effectively care for...
The amount of sleep an individual needs is largely based on their age. According to The National Sleep Foundation, most adults need between 7-9 hours each night while teens need between 8-10 hours and babies up to 17 hours each night. How much sleep you get will allow...
Living in a world that perpetuates a go-go type of lifestyle has led many to experience bouts of fatigue or being tired more than usual. However, chronic periods of fatigue should not be ignored. There are many reasons we can experience these abnormal fluctuations....
As we get older we can experience less energy and fatigue. There are many reasons why this can be the case. Understanding our bodies and how we can help them is key in eliminating any fatigue or lack of energy we may be experiencing as well as finding ways to get that...