In All Things Give Thanks: Finding The Light In Tough Times
Sometimes life feels like a relentless storm, doesn’t it? One minute you’re dancing in the sunshine, and the next, you’re trodding uphill through hail and rain. It’s in these moments, when the clouds seem impenetrable, that finding a glimmer of light feels almost impossible. Yet, it’s also at that point when the smallest rays of […]
Is Insomnia Robbing You of Your Health?
What is Insomnia? Insomnia is characterized as a sleep disorder that shows up as either difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. It’s a very common sleep disorder and according to The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults have insomnia. Sleep is essential for everyone for their health and well-being as a whole. […]
The Colors of Your Pee: What It Can Tell You About Your Health
What Is Urine? Urine is liquid waste produced by the kidneys and expelled from the urethra. It is made up of water, electrolytes, and body metabolism waste. Some of the normal properties in urine include: Water (One of the main components)ElectrolytesBody metabolism waste (ie. urea, creatinine, uric acid)SodiumPotassiumChloride What Can Your Urine Color Tell You? […]
Pulse Oximeters Causing Fatal Delays In Patients of Color
Pulse oximeters are causing discrepancies among Black and Hispanic patients and contributing to significant delays in COVID-19 and other respiratory therapies. Medical professionals rely greatly on the Pulse Oximeter readings. This influences the decisions medical professionals make in addressing respiratory challenges in patients. The problem lies in the way the Pulse Oximeters analyze oxygen saturation […]