The side effects of hormone imbalances are no fun. Whether you’re experiencing menopause, have low testosterone, or have other symptoms of an imbalance (insomnia, stress, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, or depression), it can be difficult to deal with. However, hormone therapy, particularly bio-identical hormone therapy like the EvexiPEL pellets that OneSource offers, may be able to help and get … Read More
Men, Take Charge of Your Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men, and that can be a very scary statistic. However, there are important steps you can take to take charge of your heart health. At OneSource Healthcare, we know how important heart health is. If you are worried about your risk of heart disease and heart attack, schedule an appointment … Read More
Lowering Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is fairly common in the United States. It’s estimated that about 1 in 25 adults will develop either colon or rectal cancer during their lifetime, and we all want to minimize those kinds of risks as much as we can. While there isn’t any sure fire way to prevent colorectal cancer, we have our top eight tips on … Read More
Eating Healthy During Gatherings and Holidays
Results may vary. We all know eating healthy is good for us, but it can be so hard on a regular day. During all the family gatherings and holidays, it can feel nearly impossible! While a few indulgences won’t wreck your overall health, it can make it easy to get entirely off track. We’ve put together our top five tips … Read More
5 Common Truck Driver Health Issues
Need Solutions? Understandably, being on the road is a tough job. The food and lifestyle of a truck driver is mostly around store-bought goods and ready-to-consume food and drinks. But, this kind of eating habits puts their health at risk. Obesity Being on the same posture for most of the time, truck drivers face various health problems. Obesity is one … Read More
Blood Pressure & DOT Physicals
5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure In order to drive a commercial truck with a gross weight totaling over 10,000 lbs. on the interstate, drivers must pass a DOT physical with blood pressure at or below 140/90. While medication is an acceptable method of keeping blood pressure under control, if your DOT physical is coming up soon and you’re in … Read More
UTI Treatment: 5 Things To Know
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) – the second most common type of bacterial infection – you know how uncomfortable it can be. The relentless need to pee and the burning sensation when you do prompt you to consider the fastest option for relief. While contacting your doctor might be your first inclination, did you know there are other … Read More
Fast Fever Facts: 5 Things To Know
The human body is designed to function best within a certain temperature range. The average “normal” body temperature is 98.6 degrees F. While many people use the term “fever” loosely, meaning they feel flushed or warmer than usual, the medical criteria for a fever is a temperature of 100.4 F or higher. On average, children get fevers more frequently than … Read More
Strep Throat vs. Sore Throat
Do you know how to tell the difference? Know the symptoms. A sore throat can be caused by allergens, like pollen and dust or even food, or sometimes bacterial infections. The most common culprits, however, are flu and viral infections and will not respond to course of antibiotics. Sore Throat Symptoms include: A swollen, scratchy throat and tonsils Moderate fever Earache Moderate rash … Read More
Ear Infection Symptoms: Kids
Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections, especially middle ear infections. In fact, more than 80% of children will have an ear infection before age three. It’s not just due to the fact kids are more likely to insert foreign objects in their ears than the average adult. They also tend to have weaker immune systems and … Read More