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Digestive system vs. immune system As it turns out, there is a big difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity. Food allergies affect the immune system, while food sensitivities affect the digestive system. A food sensitivity can leave you feeling uncomfortable, while a food allergy can be potentially life-threatening. Food sensitivity happens when […]

Why is Vitamin D important? We all know that vitamin D is a nutrient we get from our food and that our body makes it when exposed to the UV rays from the sun. But did you know that vitamin D is thought to be more of a hormone than a vitamin?1 Vitamin D acts […]

Solve Your Allergy Problems Whether it’s spring or fall, being around cats, or cleaning out the attic, many of us have experienced the discomfort of allergies. And with allergies being the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US, with over 50 million people experiencing various types, it’s no wonder we’re constantly looking for […]

Are You Immune to Covid? The New Normal Although you may have heard that the Covid pandemic has come to an end, that is technically not true. On October 13, 2022, the government renewed the Covid public health emergency that has been in effect since January 2020, now to January 2023.1  The good news is […]

The old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Taking preventative measures is a part of everyday life. It is why we change the oil in our cars and rotate the tires. It is why we lock our doors and wash our hands.  But let's be honest, no one likes […]

"Many people with diabetes or prediabetes do not even know they are living with the condition..." How to monitor your A1C from home Many of us live with or have a loved one who lives with diabetes daily. It is a condition that affects so many people globally. The following are statistics from the CDC […]

What was the free Covid testing program? In January of 2022, while the omicron variant was spreading throughout the public, the Biden administration allowed for the ordering of free COVID-19 tests through the US postal service.1 Every home in the US was eligible to receive free at-home tests. Over 600 million tests were distributed through […]

With spring coming to an end and summer fast approaching, the rise of another COVID-19 wave is on the minds of many as we slowly reach the end of yet another year in the wake of a pandemic.  Fortunately, we are here to help you understand what you need to know and how you can […]

When COVID-19 hit Hollywood in 2020, the entertainment industry knew they had to act fast to mitigate risk. After all, studios risked losing millions of dollars by pausing production—but potentially risked something even more serious if they chose to ignore the threat and put their casts and crews in danger.   If you own a […]

After being stuck at home so much over the past few years, you’d think we’d all jump at any chance to leave the house. But certain tasks can still feel like a chore—including going to the doctor. Luckily, innovations in at-home medical testing are helping us all take our healthcare into our own hands, making […]

Thanks to an influx of funding and new innovations in testing methods, COVID-19 tests are now more accessible than ever. That means you now have options when it comes to which kind of COVID test you want to take, and how you want to take it.   So…how do you decide which test to take? […]

With a new COVID-19 variant currently being monitored by the World Health Organization, we wanted to take this time to answer some of your questions about the new strain, Omicron XE—and show you why this is the best possible time to put your at-home COVID testing strategy into place.   What is Omicron XE? Omicron […]