Posts by John Burke

What Can You Do About Environmental Allergies?  7.7% of adults and 7.2% of children are diagnosed with hay fever in North America. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. More than 50 million Americans experience allergies each year. Allergic conditions are one of the most common health issues affecting children…

  In short, a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a blood test that measures the 14 aspects of your blood that determine your chemical balance and metabolism. Metabolism is the word used to describe the chemical processes within a living organism, or more plainly, how your body uses food and energy.   What exactly does…

It Pays to Pay Attention! What are the things to remember during pregnancy? What does a pregnant woman need? If you are pregnant, you probably have questions about what gives you the best chance of avoiding birth defects or a miscarriage. Here are ten things to remember about how to take care of yourself during…

What are Women’s Health Issues? Would it help with motivation to know what was happening with your body? What are women’s health issues, and how do you know which health risks warrant your attention? An easy step towards being proactive about your health is to order an online blood test. Know what’s what, and where…

  Just about everyone understands the simple benefits of maintaining good health as we progress through our middle ages. Good health = longer life. It’s that simple. Isn’t it? Isn’t it enough to extoll the virtues of a longer life? Who doesn’t want more time, that most precious of commodities? Time with wives and husbands,…