Monday, December 7, 2009

Diabetes Demystified

What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes was first identified as a disease associated with “sweet urine,” and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of [...]

Diabetes Demystified
Saturday, November 14, 2009

When to suspect allergies in children

When to suspect an allergy? Some allergies are easy to identify by the pattern of symptoms that invariably follows exposure to a particular substance. But others are more subtle, and may disguise as other conditions. Here are some common clues that could lead you to suspect your child may have an allergy. Recurring red, itchy, dry, sometime [...]

When to suspect allergies in children
Monday, October 26, 2009

Pharmacy on Wheels, get your meds delivered to your home

Philipsburg Pharmacy offers a new service to Philipsburg and surroundings: Pharmacy on wheels. As of today Philipsburg Pharmacy offers free delivery service to our customers. (Philipsburg is Free, surroundings $3.00) No more driving in heavy traffic, no more waiting at the pharmacy, convenient to all that have no transportation readily available. The service is simple and straight [...]

Pharmacy on Wheels, get your meds delivered to your home
Saturday, August 8, 2009

Male Menopause, Does Testosterone Replacement Benefit?

For decades, older women have taken hormone replacements to replenish estrogen and progesterone levels lost to aging, called Menopause. We have learned during the years that hormone replacement can be beneficial but not without risk for the stimulating effects of the hormones. Long term use (>5 yrs) is therefore advised in general for women. More [...]

Male Menopause, Does Testosterone Replacement Benefit?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Antibiotics

Viral and bacterial infections are by far the most common causes of illness for most people. They cause things like colds, pneumonia, measles, mumps, malaria, AIDS and so on. The job of your immune system is to protect your body from these infections. The immune system protects you in three different ways: It creates a barrier [...]

Antibiotics
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

The New Cholesterol Guidelines

Bringing the Science to your Dinner Table Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the body and found in foods that come from animals. Cholesterol is needed by your body to make hormones, skin oils digestive juices and vitamin D. You could not live without some cholesterol in your body. However, too much cholesterol is a major [...]

The New Cholesterol Guidelines
Sunday, August 2, 2009

When the Heart gets Tired

Local St. Marten health professionals received an update on hypertension statistics and were made aware of an interesting statistic: the prevalence of  heart attack rate is lower and heart failure rate is higher in comparison to people with hypertension and coronary disease in Holland or the USA.  Lifestyle and genes might have a relation. All of [...]

When the Heart gets Tired
Diabetes Demystified
Posted on Dec 07
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Diabetes Demystified

What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes was first identified as a disease associated with “sweet urine,” and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of...

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When to suspect allergies in children
Posted on Nov 14
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When to suspect allergies in children

When to suspect an allergy? Some allergies are easy to identify by the pattern of symptoms that invariably follows exposure to a particular substance. But others are more subtle, and may disguise as other conditions. Here are some common clues that could lead you to suspect your child may have an allergy. Recurring red, itchy, dry, sometime...

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Pharmacy on Wheels, get your meds delivered to your home
Posted on Oct 26
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Pharmacy on Wheels, get your meds delivered to your home

Philipsburg Pharmacy offers a new service to Philipsburg and surroundings: Pharmacy on wheels. As of today Philipsburg Pharmacy offers free delivery service to our customers. (Philipsburg is Free, surroundings $3.00) No more driving in heavy traffic, no more waiting at the pharmacy, convenient to all that have no transportation readily available. The service is simple and straight...

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Skin problems and what they look like
Posted on Sep 02
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Skin problems and what they look like

Skin problems and their appearance in detail explained and shown. However certain skin diseases may appear similar but are at a higher risk of being more malignant. so always consult your doctor if you notice changes in...

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Hormonal Birthcontrol and You, period

Hormonal Birthcontrol and You, period

Hormonal birthcontrol is almost 50 years old and has developed in many ways. A myriad of hormones, combinations and dosaging has become available to suit a variety of needs. PMS, PCOS, Anemia, Migraine are some of the ailments possibly benefitting from oral anti-conceptives. Let’s have an update The Menstrual Cycle Every month,...
19. August 2009Read More
Male Menopause, Does Testosterone Replacement Benefit?

Male Menopause, Does Testosterone Replacement Benefit?

For decades, older women have taken hormone replacements to replenish estrogen and progesterone levels lost to aging, called Menopause. We have learned during the years that hormone replacement can be beneficial but not without risk for the stimulating effects of the hormones. Long term use (>5 yrs) is therefore advised...
8. August 2009Read More
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