Women go through a lot of hormonal fluctuations in their lives. Whether it’s puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, hormones go up and down all the time. Along with this comes a series of symptoms that many find uncomfortable and a hinderance to daily routine. What is Menopause? Menopause is the end of regular menstrual cycles and…
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What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormones are essential in making the cells work in the human body. These chemicals run the body and make sure that organs are functioning properly and at optimum levels. When a medical condition is traced back to the hormones, hormone therapies are now available to remedy those conditions and restore the body’s natural balance. A…
Heart attack symptoms and causes
A heart attack is one of the biggest fears for patients with heart disease, as a heart attack can have a fatal outcome. Also called a myocardial infarction, a heart attack is considered a medical emergency. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, call 911. Anyone experiencing a heart…
Lifestyle Changes to Help Improve Bad Cholesterol
Cholesterol, or lipoproteins, are fats that are attached to proteins. These fats need to be attached to the proteins for them to be able to be transported through the body. We have two forms of cholesterol—low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). We call LDL “bad” cholesterol because having too much LDL could lead to…
Common Treatments for Angina
Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease
Heart disease continues to be the number-one cause of death across the globe. With this trend, it is not impossible to consider that you might have a heart-related medical problem yourself. But there are things you can do to mitigate your chances of developing heart disease. Preventing a heart problem from developing in the first…
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Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. Carrus Care Clinic in Atoka, Oklahoma, is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in family medicine. This blog will also be used to post updates about our primary care practice and keep in touch with our…