Ouch, my foot hurts! 4 ways to know if it is plantar fasciitis.

Ouch, my foot hurts! 4 ways to know if it is plantar fasciitis.

You wake up, get out of bed and feel a stabbing pain in your foot. Sound familiar? If so, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Here are four ways to know if it is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It’s caused by...
Could It Be My Thyroid?

Could It Be My Thyroid?

Most people never think about their thyroid, but when it goes haywire, it can affect nearly every part of the body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found just below your Adam’s apple at the base of your neck. The gland secretes the thyroid hormone, which...
5 reasons why primary care is essential

5 reasons why primary care is essential

When was the last time you saw your primary care physician (PCP)? Do you see your doctor a couple of times a year, once a year – or even less frequently? As adults, we often lose sight of primary care because we’re short on time or we put the needs of our families...