The Sleep Hygiene Blueprint: Preparing for Restful Nights with the 3,2,1 Rule
Sleep is a cornerstone of good health. Yet, in our modern, always-connected world, achieving quality sleep often feels like an elusive dream. The good news is, with a focus on sleep hygiene, that restful night’s sleep can become your nightly reality. Sleep hygiene encompasses the habits and practices conducive to sleeping well consistently. Among the […]
Ensuring Safe Summer Travel with Joy Medical’s Consultation Services
This summer, as borders open and the urge to explore sets in, there’s an essential aspect that travelers shouldn’t overlook: their health. Whether planning a domestic road trip or jetting off to an exotic international location, medical preparedness is critical. This is where Joy Medical comes into the picture with its game-changing medical and vaccination […]
Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Cluster of Conditions and How to Manage It
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health conditions that significantly increase the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. At Joy Medical we will delve into the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for metabolic syndrome, as well as share lifestyle changes that can help manage and prevent it. What is Metabolic […]
Glutathione & Glutathione IV Therapy
Glutathione is a naturally occurring substance vital in keeping the human body healthy. Glutathione IV therapy has gained popularity recently as a treatment for various health concerns. In this blog, Joy Medical will discuss the elements of glutathione, the effectiveness of IV therapy, and ten reasons to use glutathione IV therapy. What is Glutathione? Glutathione […]
Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss
Ozempic (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 agonists are medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes. GLP-1 agonists work by imitating the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1. GLP-1 is released in reaction to food intake and helps lower blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion, slowing glucose absorption from the gut, and reducing glucose […]
What is Long Covid?
Long COVID is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms in some people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. It refers to the phenomenon of having symptoms that last for weeks or months after the acute phase of the illness has passed. The symptoms can be physical (such as fatigue, shortness […]
The Role Cortisol Plays In Weight Gain
We all learned about the “fight or flight” response in high school, but in case you weren’t paying attention in class that day this is the body’s response to danger. The body’s automatic chemical reaction to a threat served to keep our ancient ancestors safe and healthy by triggering the production of cortisol and other […]
5 Main Reasons Why Thyroid Disease Is On The Rise
Thyroid disease is an autoimmune disorder. According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Shockingly up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems! In addition, […]
Why Oprah Decided to Do Hormone Replacement Therapy, And Is Glad She Did
There are some things that Oprah Winfrey knows for sure, and one of them is that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly helped her glide through menopause without her hormonal symptoms getting in her way. After one single day of bioidentical estrogen, Oprah reported, “I felt the veil lift.” After 3 days, she shared that her […]