Introduction Many people feel that they have difficulty digesting certain food groups. In particular, people feel bloated, have issues using the restroom, and may feel fatigued. While some seemingly food-related symptoms may be due to anxiety or other emotions, some are due to diseases. Certain tests will help determine the reason behind the symptoms. What

In the first part of this series, we discussed many of the more complicated laboratory values that reflected the function of the liver, kidneys, and other miscellaneous organ systems. This part will discuss more systems, including the blood, hormonal systems, and vitamins. Complete Blood Count (CBC) A complete blood count is often the most basic

When patients visit their doctors, they often have blood drawn to run their labs. Doctors are looking for a few key things when these labs are drawn. Below is an explanation of every marker drawn in comprehensive laboratory testing. Lipid Panel A lipid panel checks a patient’s cholesterol. Cholesterol is controlled both by genetics and

Losing weight is not easy and there can be many obstacles you need to overcome to be successful but don’t give up! You can shed those extra pounds and improve your overall health with a few practical tips. When you first begin your new fitness and eating plan, take the time to identify what your

During your yearly routine medical checkup your physician may evaluate your body mass index (BMI) or your height to weight ratio. The Body mass index is a traditional measurement that divides a person’s weight by their height to find out whether they have a healthy weight. When evaluating a large population of people this can