If you have recently visited allergy care services, you probably had allergy testing done. Consequently, you may be wondering what exactly you were tested for. Depending on what type of allergy testing you had, you could have been tested for more than 40 different types of allergens. Each method of testing is designated for a specific type of allergen.
Patch Testing
The patch test is used in order to test how extended exposure to an allergen is received by the body.…
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Although medical and/or recreational cannabis remains illegal under federal law (and in around two dozen U.S. states), the recent popularity boom of cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other CBD products in even the most conservative states has brought this issue to the forefront. For cannabis proponents, CBD oil offers users an opportunity to benefit from the many positive side effects of cannabis without the “high.” But not all CBD is created equal, and oil, resin, or flower can be quite different from each other.…
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Until a person has to deal with an extended illness, either their own or a family member or friend, they usually aren’t familiar with hospice. Here is what you should know about this valuable service.
Is Palliative Care And Hospice Care The Same?
While they share similarities, they are not the same thing. Palliative care is the care that begins with the diagnosis. This is the support a patient will receive during the initial acceptance and treatment phase of their illness.…
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