Monthly archive - February 2016

Services Provided at a Walk-In Clinic

Services Provided at a Walk-In Clinic

It is important to see a doctor if you are sick or injured. Sometimes, a walk-in clinic can be the quickest way to see a medical professional.

Services Provided at a Walk-In Clinic

Services Provided at a Walk-In Clinic

It is important to see a doctor if you are sick or injured. Sometimes, a walk-in clinic can be the quickest way to see a medical professional.

Orthopedics Team: The Different Players Needed for Patient Care

Orthopedics Team: The Different Players Needed for Patient Care

Orthopedics is the care of patients who have musculoskeletal ailments. It takes a team of specialized workers to care for these patients and each has an important part to play.

Orthopedics Team: The Different Players Needed for Patient Care

Orthopedics Team: The Different Players Needed for Patient Care

Orthopedics is the care of patients who have musculoskeletal ailments. It takes a team of specialized workers to care for these patients and each has an important part to play.

Uses Of Essential Oils

Uses Of Essential Oils

Essential oil is a hydrophobic liquid which is generally extracted from leaves, stems and elements of a plant. You cannot consider it as oil because generally oil contains the fatty acids, which are not found in this.

The Great BMI Debate

The Great BMI Debate

One of my RDNs posed this question recently related to BMI levels for older adults: I've been seeing transfer notes from the hospital and other nursing homes with diet/nutrition histories where RDNs are charting that BMIs of less than 23 is underweight. For example, one note documented that a BMI of 21.3 was underweight "for age" for a man who was 92. State surveyors are also asking for a list of residents with BMI under 21 and wanting to see interventions on them. The MDS does not trigger for a low BMI until under 19. Do we need to adapt our practices?

Does Holding Your Pee Affect You?

Does Holding Your Pee Affect You?

The human bladder can hold up to 0.5 liters of liquid. A normal person taking 8 glasses of water a day takes 64 ounces (1.9 liters), hence the need to constantly get rid of the excess water. The bladder stores this excess liquid and when half full, sends signals to the brain to let one know that they should pee. This however, is bearable and one may decide to hold the pee for longer.

I Want To Feel Young Again Like You – He Asked

I Want To Feel Young Again Like You – He Asked

The other day, I received a rather nice complement from a colleague who noted my excellent shape and fitness. Let me tell you, staying in shape at this level is a lot of work, it's a huge sacrifice, but I feel worth it. But, not being a fitness consultant or personal trainer I wondered exactly what advice could I give that would work for almost anyone who wants to lose weight, tone up and stay healthy? Let's talk.

The Benefits of Deep Breathing

The Benefits of Deep Breathing

When we were born, we knew we should breathe deeply. Stress, shock or fear stopped us from doing this and shallow breathing became a habit. Imagine the difference to our health, vitality and energy if we were to breathe deeply everyday. Imagine the positive impact on our performance. Breathing deeply helps your body to perform at its best. It relieves tension, stress and fear.

How Do Mobile Workstations Aid in Patient Engagement?

How Do Mobile Workstations Aid in Patient Engagement?

Strides made in patient engagement in recent years have taken place alongside innovations in healthcare technology such as mobile workstations. The use of technology in healthcare has given patients the desire to take a more active role in their health, and has also improved outcomes.

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