by Johnette | Oct 19, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by Radiology Info. Ultrasound is safe, painless, and produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves the use of a small transducer (probe) and...
by Johnette | Oct 12, 2016 | Wellness
The book “Navigating Wellness: Creating an Effective Strategy for Cost Containment,” written by Johnette van Eeden, is about the trend toward comprehensive workplace wellness programs. When properly structured and implemented, these strategies have a huge positive...
by Johnette | Oct 5, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by the National Cancer Institute. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. The PSA is measured in the blood to detect possible abnormalities of the prostate gland. Because PSA is produced by...
by Johnette | Sep 28, 2016 | Wellness
The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test measures the amount of 25-hydroxy vitamin D in blood serum. 25-hydroxy vitamin D is the most accurate measure of vitamin D stores in the body. This essential nutrient is actually a precursor hormone — the building block of a powerful...
by Johnette | Sep 22, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by News Medical. Leptin is a protein hormone with important effects in regulating body weight, metabolism and reproductive function. Leptin is expressed predominantly by fat (adipose) cells. Smaller amounts of Leptin are also secreted by...
