ProHealth's Blog
Top Ten Foods for a Happy Heart
Written by Kendall McCrory Wednesday, 22 February 2012 18:07
Eating with your heart in mind might seem like an inconvenient or daunting task, but doctors insist you can reduce your risk of heart disease with a consistent diet of these fresh foods, full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants.
WebMD says fresh produce is the cornerstone for a heart-healthy diet. Those smart picks help wipe out free radicals in the bloodstream, protecting blood vessels.
Keeping a balance and variety of fresh produce is another key. "Everyone's looking for that one magic food," Suzanne Farrell, MS, RD Farrell tells WebMD. "But heart-healthy is not only about oatmeal and omega-3 fats. You need to look for ways to get all the different nutrients. Plus, you'll stick to a heart-healthy lifestyle longer if you have variety."
With that, here are some suggestions for some of the best fuel to keep your ticker at top notch.
What does my blood pressure reading mean?
Written by Kendall McCrory Thursday, 16 February 2012 15:36
You probably can’t remember how many times you’ve had your blood pressure taken…or even what the numbers were. But blood pressure readings aren’t just for the doctor. They are important to monitor…and easy to understand!
Blood pressure is usually recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio.
Example: 118/85 (“118 over 85”)
Cardiovascular Disease is Breaking America's Heart
Written by Kendall McCrory Wednesday, 08 February 2012 21:19
Taking 2,200 lives per day, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
That’s 1 in every 3 U.S. deaths.
1.5 deaths per minute.
$444,000,000,000 (yeah, that’s billions) per year in national health care costs and lost economic productivity.
Heart breaking numbers, to say the least.
But take heart!
Testing for Synthetic Opioids
Written by Kendall McCrory Wednesday, 01 February 2012 20:02
The Department for Health and Human Services met yesterday to discuss including synthetic opioids as a mandatory part of the Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. Changes have been in the works since October 2011, and it looks like words are becoming actions in an effort to make our workplaces the safest they can be.
What are Synthetic Opioids?
Opioids are mainly central nervous system (CNS) depressants (which weaken brain and/or spinal cord function or activity) and narcotic analgesics (which ease pain through depression of the central nervous system). Using opiates usually leads to physical and psychological dependence and tolerance. This highly addictive family of alkaloids, and drugs that come from them, are controlled by national and international law. From this family also come morphine, codeine, and thebaine - the natural opiates.
Short & Sweet: Our One Stop Shop
Written by Kendall McCrory Wednesday, 25 January 2012 17:25
Sometimes it’s a challenge to convey exactly who we are and what we do because we have several offices and services.
Our ProHealth offices do lab work, drug testing, DNA testing, vaccinations and more.
ProClinic (on 12th Ave. in Pensacola) has doctors who see patients (walk-in or by appointment) for a wide array of needs; anything from a broken toe to high cholesterol.
Here’s the slightly confusing, but more awesome, part: ProClinic also does lab work and vaccinations like our offices.
eScreen: Getting a faster Drug-Free Workplace
Written by Kendall McCrory Wednesday, 18 January 2012 19:36
Did you know that the State of Florida amended its regulations on drug-free workplace drug testing to permit rapid, onsite drug screening?
Translation: faster results on employee drug testing.
This eScreen technology has 5 big pro’s for your workplace:
1. “No” in a flash: Rapid drug testing technology sends a negative test result to your computer within 10 minutes of the employee taking the test.
2. Go Green: Sending an electronic chain of custody form means eScreen testing leaves no paper trail.
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