Infections That Diabetes Patients Are At A Higher Risk Of Contracting
Individuals with diabetes are naturally at a much higher risk of developing certain infections than those without diabetes. If your diabetes is uncontrolled and regulated, you are at an even greater risk of developing infections. This is why it’s imperative to your...
COVID-19: Everything You Need To Know
The Coronaviruses are a family of four main sub-group types of coronaviruses including alpha, beta, gamma and delta. The human coronaviruses were first discovered in the mid-1960s. The human coronaviruses include MERS-CoV (MERS), SARS-CoV (SARS) and the current novel...
Can I Wear Compression Stockings While Swimming?
In short, you can absolutely wear compression stockings while swimming, regardless of whether it’s in the ocean, lake, pool or other source of water. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that every one of these outdoor environments will affect your stockings and...
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine for Babies
There are a number of vaccines that are recommended for babies and one of the most important ones your baby needs is the influenza vaccination, which is very safe for all babies that are six months and older. The flu can be a very scary thing, especially for those who...
Tetanus Vaccine: When To Get It and Why It’s Important
‘Tis the season for celebrations and being thankful for good health! As you check off all there is to be thankful for, make sure your vaccines are included, especially the tetanus shot. If not, it’s time to schedule your tetanus vaccine with Allwell Pharmacy to ensure...
Why Weight Gain Often Comes With Age
The older we get, the more changes we tend to experience, and one of the most common changes is the sudden weight gain despite eating well and exercising regularly. No matter how much effort we put into our diet and workout routine, it’s difficult to shed the pounds...
Determining the Reasons For Blood In Your Urine
Spotting blood in your urine is alarming, especially when you’re unsure of why it’s occurring. Also known as Hematuria, blood in urine that is visible may be an indicator of a serious medical condition that requires an evaluation to confirm the cause. However, being...
Identifying and Fighting Hidden Causes of Inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s way of defending and protecting itself from threats against it, such as injury, illness and infection. The inflammatory response involves an increase in white blood cell production, immune cells and cytokines to combat the irritation to the...
Does Keto Affect your Gut Health?
The ketogenic diet, commonly called keto, is the next big fad to lose weight by lowering carbs. It is quite like the Atkin Diet, substituting the calories from carbohydrates with calories from proteins and fat. Keto involves cutting back on easy-to-digest carbs, such...