Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Helping Seniors Avoid Chronic Heart Disease
The heart takes on one of the most important roles in the body’s system. It provides oxygen and nutrition to all the other parts of the body. It is only fit that we take care of it as much as we can. But sadly, heart disease is the top cause of death globally. As a … Continue readingPosted in Avoid Heart Disease
Living With Diabetes: What You Should Know
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is generally characterized by the body’s inability to regulate glucose in our blood. This may happen due to the lack of insulin production in the body (Type 1) or the body’s inability to use insulin efficiently (Type 2). As a provider of home healthcare in Alexandria, Virginia, we want … Continue readingPosted in Living With Diabetes
Tiny Joint, Big Pain: Symptoms of Gout
The big toe may look small but when it is in pain – it can dramatically affect your day. Gout is a common form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It can also attack at any moment. The sudden pain anytime during the day or in the middle of the night can cause you to … Continue readingPosted in Gout Symptoms
Preventing a Wound from Getting Infected
Imagine a hole in a water container. No matter how small it is, if it is left unpatched, it can grow bigger and disperse more water. Instead of leaving the situation, the responsible person would try to fix it if they can or call for help. The same image applies to the mind when we … Continue readingPosted in Preventing Wound Infected