From that, I became a medical director for PHDx which is an advanced diagnostic company here in Austin and I ultimately formed my own company for consumers and it’s a direct access lab testing company for the public called YourLabWork.com. I did that because I had people who had tremend...
There’s no lab test that checks for depression, but tests can rule out other conditions or diseases that could cause some of the same symptoms as depression. Among them may be blood tests to check electrolytes, thyroid function, liver function, toxicology screening, and kidney function. Blood...
Fast (if recommended).Usually, your doctor will ask you to fast for 8 hours before your blood test. This means not eating or drinking anything except water. Some people prefer to schedule their blood test first thing in the morning so that most of the fasting is while they’re asleep. A...
Hand, foot and mouth disease is the most common cause of mouth sores in children, primarily in the age group from six months to three years old. It is caused by a group of viruses called enteroviruses, most commonly, the coxsackievirus A16. Not to be confused with the foot and mouth di...
Electrolytes “For Taste” Smartwater then adds back in the electrolytes: calcium chloride magnesium chloride potassium bicarbonate This is done “for taste.” I think the “for taste” part is important because the nutrition label still reads 0 mg of sodium, and the amounts of electrolytes adde...
Glass bottle. 10.1 Fl Oz. Sri Lanka. No additives. It weighs over a pound when the bottle is included – it may be organic, but with shipping, it certainly is not eco-friendly. “King Coconut, indigenous to Sri Lanka, contains 35% less sugar with 2x the electrolytes compared to the ...
If your child can’t hold fluids down without throwing up or is showingsigns of dehydration, you may need to take them to the hospital to get an IV and treatment to stop the vomiting. This helps replace the fluids he’s lost and restores the balance of electrolytes. ...
The laxative (or laxatives, as you may be given more than one) you take is part of what’s called a bowel prep kit. That kit also contains electrolytes, sometimes mixed in with the laxative. Along with drinking a lot of fluids to stay hydrated, you need the electrolytes to help your ...