Medical Services

Most of us would rather fix a problem at home before we go to the doctor or to the hospital. You have to know your body so when it's time for Acute Care by a Medical Professional you shouldn't hesitate to go and get professional help.  In the mean time, all healing starts at home. That being said, there's usually a solution at home. We've provided some solutions here that are practical for many issues that are fairly common.

Veterans should be considered as a special category because they've volunteered to play a special part to serve and protect. In so doing they've been subjected to rigorous training, a disciplined regiment, and experimental treatments often designed to create the ideal soldier. The role they play while in service has been carefully considered, planned and invested in heavily. The role they play when they leave their respective military branch has been given much less consideration...

What is mindfulness? You may have heard that mindfulness — the ability to be fully present in the moment — can have numerous benefits, everything from decreased stress and sadness to increased levels focus and happiness, according to general mindfulness research. But what exactly is mindfulness? And, how can you recognize it and reap its many benefits? Mindfulness meditation practice is one way to truly experience the current moment and integrate that awareness into your everyday life.

What is good sexual health? Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships and contribute to your sense of wellbeing. SAFETY FIRST The following links provide information and resources on a range of topics relating to sexual health, including safer sex and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception and general sexual health topics. Learning about these may help you prevent any issues arising, or help you manage them if they do.

15 Benefits of Pets for Mental Health Many research studies have confirmed the positive effects of keeping pets. Indeed, health professionals increasingly recognize their value in treating mental and physical conditions (McNicholas et al., 2005). Pets offer companionship and so much more...

Wellness is Necessary to Thrive Wellness is essential for optimal performance in life. This creates positive effects that ripple throughout families, communities, and the world. Daily choices in nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, sleep, and environment can make a huge difference in keeping you feeling your best and helping your body to create balance.

What Do You Want to Know About Men’s Health? Visit your doctor Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring unusual symptoms. This may help explain why women tend to live longer. Don’t let complacency take a toll on your health. Schedule yearly checkups with your doctor and keep these appointments. Your doctor can help monitor your weight, blood pressure, and the level of cholesterol in your blood. Excess weight, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Your doctor can recommend lifestyle changes, medications, or other treatments to help get your weight, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol under control.

What’s the definition of addiction? An addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory. It’s about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over consequences. Someone experiencing an addiction will: be unable stay away from the substance or stop the addictive behavior display a lack of self-control have an increased desire for the substance or behavior dismiss how their behavior may be causing problems lack an emotional response...