The symptoms of allergies can be mild but quickly escalate to a life-threatening situation. It's always better to understand what triggers your allergic reaction. If this is the case, you, along with your doctor, will be able to work together to stop your condition from getting worse.

With proper allergy skin testing, you can also reduce your existing symptoms to a considerable level. In many cases, avoiding the allergen( the active agent causing an allergic reaction) is possible, but…

The traditional model of insurance in healthcare proves a lot more challenging for commoners than necessary. With the sky-rocketing cost of healthcare facilities, the insurance premiums rise equally high to give better coverage. It leads to an overall high expenditure for even the most basic and regular check-ups.

As Direct Family Care entered the picture, one can not doubt its ability to reduce the cost of preventive care for those who can not afford the expensive healthcare…

With the scope of Medical Marijuana increasing every day, it's not a surprise that it is being increasingly involved in treating stress and anxiety in patients. One of the ways in which aMedical Marijuana doctorrecommends cannabis is to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD).

Let's first understand the concept of PTSD.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)?

PTSD, also…

The Vasectomy procedure is a well-known birth control option for men. What's even more known is the fact that it is permanent. Yet, many times, the patients are not sure of its effectiveness.

Let's look at the effectiveness of a Vasectomy procedure as a birth control option.

The concept of Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure that prevents sperm from leaving your body. It works as a permanent contraception option for men. Any Washington Family Medicine doctor will…

PRP therapy, or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, is the process that makes use of the healing potential of blood platelets to treat multiple musculoskeletal as well as aesthetic conditions. Since 1970, PRP therapy has become the option to use concentrated platelets and has expanded the area of its usage for the treatment of a wide range of issues like epicondylitis, arthritis, and more.

The right treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy depends on the accuracy with which the…

Do you have any rough idea of how much an average American spends on healthcare every year? None of you can give the exact figures. But each one of us knows that it's costly to invest in healthcare facilities in America.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) report states the healthcare spending from 2012 to 2023. The figures are alarming.

With everyday increasing medical expenses,…

A skin allergy test is pretty common. Anyone who is not sure what caused annoying bumps or itching on their skin can go for it.

But the symptoms will not only be limited to bumps and itching on the skin. One might experience red, swollen eyes or watery eyes. You can also have tightness in the chest, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, swelling on the face, tongue, lips, etc.

What happens during a skin allergy test?

During the…

Good health is the most important gift for our body and mind. But in order to access this gift, we need to keep track of our body conditions and monitor how our body is doing each day.

Direct Primary Care(DPC) is a unique optional payment system for primary care which is being used by physicians, patients, and policymakers across the United States.

Every…

One of the most incredible things about Medical Marijuana is its versatility and how we can use it daily to treat daily health issues. You can choose from various options, such as smoking, vaping, eating, or drinking medical marijuana.

Many delivery methods continue to grow across the cannabis industry with time and innovation.

People…

Healthcare insurance is increasingly getting frustrating, expensive, and confusing, and therefore it's natural that new models of care of rising in the market. One of them is the Direct Family Care model.

Patients with or without health insurance are turning towards Direct Family Care. Also known as Direct Primary Care for patients (DPC), it offers basic medical care at affordable costs.

Let's directly look at some of the pros and cons of the Direct Family Care…

Are you someone who's suffering from scarring, wrinkles, uneven complexion, or acne? It must be not very pleasant to deal with these conditions every day.

However, you can count on many non-surgical procedures to maintain your skin's color, texture, and beauty. These facial aesthetics treatments can help you prevent the occurrence of further acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and even your skin tone.

You can choose from plenty of options depending on the duration, cost, recovery of…

Allergies can be pretty annoying to deal with. Nobody likes red noses, eyes, and itchy skin, whether seasonal or otherwise.

If you feel that there is a pattern with your allergies, it's best to talk to a qualified allergist and talk about these issues.

Any doctor may usually recommend a Skin Allergy Test to identify the cause behind the allergy.…

Every new year brings aspirations and hopes to influence our communities and well-being positively. The traditional fee-for-service model has had its days.

The modern medicine industry asks for changes for everything better. The most crucial task for Direct Primary Careproviders is to give a better and more healthy future.

Dr. Ada Stewart, the President of…

The world runs on experiences that play on loop in our minds. These experiences form part of scenarios that happen in our day-to-day lives. These scenarios can provide memorable experiences. They have the power to change thinking and behavior if put to proper use through e-learning.

Scenario-based learning is getting popular in corporate training as they help the learners gel the virtual world and their job applications. Nothing could compare to bringing real-world experiences to…

Many Americans suffer from red and watery eyes, an itchy nose, and even other more severe cases of allergies. It is pretty common to take over-the-counter medicine for recurring allergies, but mostly, they aren't the best of the lot.

It would be wise to seek the help of a professional and undergo allergy skin testingunder his expert…

Medical aesthetics treatments are a pretty common choice for people of all ages. Such treatment can make one look more youthful and beautiful by the day without going under the knife. No wonder aesthetics treatments are on the rise and keep growing more popular each day.

Not only women but men are also adopting facial aesthetics treatments. More than 2.6 million…

Selecting an appropriate direct family careprovider can be pretty challenging for individuals searching for affordable, quality, and facility-rich consultation and treatment options. You might feel pressured to choose the best from the available pool of options at your hand.

One should be prepared to face all the possible questions arising in mind ranging from…

Medical Marijuana certifications are now available through New Freedom Family Medicine for residents of Missouri. Dr. Jennifer Allen is a certified Medical Marijuana doctor able to prescribe marijauna to qualifying patients. If you are looking to get a medical marijuana card, you should give Dr. Jennifer Allen and her team a call today.…

What is a skin allergy test? Simply put, this is a procedure where your family doctor exposes your skin to common allergens and then watches for signs of allergic reaction. As mentioned before, a family physician is capable of doing allergy skin testing and Dr. Jennifer Allen offers this service at New Freedom Family Medicine.



Dr. Allen…

What is a skin allergy test? Simply put, this is a procedure where your family doctor exposes your skin to common allergens and then watches for signs of allergic reaction. As mentioned before, a family physician is capable of doing allergy skin testing and Dr. Jennifer Allen offers this service at New Freedom Family Medicine.



Dr. Allen…