Osteoarthritis Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis – both are a type of arthritis that causes painful stiff joints, after that similarity they have little in common. For the sake of article space, OA = Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis = RA. OA usually occurs later in life, after years of mechanical wear and tear on the cartilage which […]
You and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – October 2023 Read More »
The topic this month is Chronic Kidney Disease / CKD – a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The difference between Chronic Kidney Disease is that there is kidney damage but they are still able to perform some of its functions, and Renal Failure is the condition when kidneys are
You and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – September 2023 Read More »
Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms for years, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. For the sake of space saving I will refer to high blood pressure as HPB in the article. On a personal note-I developed HBP at age 26 and it was picked up on my routine
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – August 2023 Read More »
With the start of summer comes some potential health hazards for our pets, that we need to keep in mind. The following are a few summer pet safety tips: Always make sure your pet has cool, clean water available at all times. This is one of the easiest ways to avoid heat injuries in the
If Our Pets Could Talk – August 2023 Read More »
Being dehydrated may not seem like a serious condition, but it could become an acute situation if not dealt with. There are 3 main electrolytes: Sodium, potassium and chloride, along with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonates. The kidneys among other organs help maintain a balance between daily consumption and excretion of electrolytes and
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – July 2023 Read More »
Colon Cancer The topic this month is colon cancer. This subject is not spoken about as much as other types of cancers, but colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men, after prostate and lung cancer and second most common cancer in women, after breast cancer. I am not sure why a conversation
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – June 2023 Read More »
I think the proposed new 16% IVA tax on pet foods will have a monumental ‘house of cards’ or ‘domino’ effect on those who are the neediest of the Mexican population. At present time, when the general population is struggling very hard to provide for their families, including their family pet who gives them great
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When I started writing my health column I said I would not give medical advice – I am still keeping my word on that. However, I do believe that the more we know about medical conditions and their early warning signs, we can keep ourselves healthier, and hopefully prevent more harm to our bodies. My
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – May 2023 Read More »
I am sure like me, you have heard many times the old phrase by Ben Franklin: “nothing is certain except death and taxes”. When we are young, we do not realize the full impact of this and the responsibilities that go along with these two items. Taxes are pretty straight forward – you earn money,
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – April 2023 Read More »
Trying to figure out exactly what is in your pet’s food, you almost have to be both a scientist and a lawyer to read and understand the labeling. The pet food industry is large, competitive, profit driven, often work around regulations which are vague at best, and they rely on smart marketing ploys to entice
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