4 Safe Medication Handling and Storage Tips

This is a guest post by Amelia Wood.

When my mother was much younger, the only bottle she had on her kitchen counter was her daily women’s multi-vitamin. As the years passed by however, her health began to deteriorate, and that kitchen countertop began to display a cocktail of different medications. Continue reading

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What your Doctor means by Kidney disease

This is a guest post by Dr. Omada Idachaba.

During my encounters with my patients, I notice certain conversations that commonly occur. One such conversation occurs anytime I tell patients that their kidney function is diminished. They automatically and rightly relate this to their urinary function,

“..oh, so that means I need to drink  more water…”

Or “…..so that’s why I am having a difficulty urinating….

Even though the conduction of urine through the urinary tract is closely tied to the function of the kidneys, their problems may not always show up at the same time or be related to one another.

Let me explain how these two relate. Continue reading

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Shop Around The World For Medical Treatment

This is a guest post by Jem Mosley. 

When it comes to your clothes, a car, car insurance or a house it pays to shop around a bit, compare prices and get the most for your money. This is seen as common practice and raises no concerns: it certainly doesn’t warrant checking what people think about shopping around, it’s more a question of where to go! Continue reading

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Save Money, Save Sanity: Natural Mental Health Remedies

This is a guest post by Eliza Morgan.

Aging is no simple process. In fact, many would argue it’s the hardest process there is. With age comes wisdom and certain health struggles. There’s no doubt about it, old age can be taxing – on your body, mind, and bank account. At times, it can feel like we prepare for our old age all our lives. Continue reading

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Preserve and Protect Your Memory – 7 easy tips

This is a guest post by Sarah Rexman.

If you don’t use it, you lose it. It’s true for your muscles, which atrophy over time if you don’t exercise and strength train. It’s also true for your brain, which will struggle to retain memory if you don’t exercise it and treat your body well. Continue reading

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