Lemonaid Health recently created a new sexually transmitted disease (STD) service that allows Americans to get tested and checked for chlamydia and gonorrhea, the two most common bacterial causes of STDs. It is a simple urine test that screens for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. The test is done at your nearest Quest laboratory and can be done once a year. Did you know? According to the US Preventive Services Task Force, all sexually active women ages 24 and younger should have a urine test to screen for chlamydia. Women in this age group are at increased risk for this infection. 3 out of 4 women who have the infection have no symptoms! If not treated, it can cause complications including more a serious infection and infertility as well as passing it to her partner. If you are a women age 24 or younger, be sure to […] Read More »
Category Archives: Preventive Screening Tests
Get Tested and Checked for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea STD? Do it online with Lemonaid Health!
Posted on August 7, 2017
High Cholesterol and Need A Refill or Treatment with a Statin? Do it online with Lemonaid Health!
Posted on July 25, 2017
Lemonaid Health recently created a new high cholesterol service that allows Americans to get tested for high cholesterol. If medically appropriate, we can provide prescription medicine to treat and decrease a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke. For as little as $200 a year (less than a dollar per day), Americans at risk can get lab work, doctor interpretation of the labs and a year prescription of statin medicine should it be necessary. For those who need a statin refill, this can also be provided as long as it is safe and appropriate. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and controlling cholesterol is simply one way to decrease that risk. Common statin medicines include lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor). Using the most up-to-date medical guidelines An individual’s risk for future heart attack can be estimated by using a 10 […] Read More »
A Healthy Life Is More than an Annual Physical Examination
Posted on October 7, 2014
Having a healthy life is more than getting an annual physical examination. It is about having healthy habits. Some of these healthy habits make common sense. Others seen unnatural, but yet are vitally important. A healthy life is more than feeling well. It is about living life to the fullest and ensuring you are doing your part to improve both your quality of life and longevity. Which ones are you missing? How do you measure up? Five or more – servings of fruits and vegetables. Those that live longer seem to have this simple habit. Common traits included not smoking, drinking in moderation and…. Physical activity Although many recommendations advocate 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise most days of the week, consider some other options. 10,000 steps per day – measure with a pedometer or an app for your smartphone. Surprise yourself and see how much you. If you don’t […] Read More »
Do I Need a Primary Care Doctor? The Quarterback of Your Medical Team.
Posted on December 12, 2012
Assembling the right medical team is important to keeping you healthy and saving money. Besides you, one of the most important people on this team is your regular doctor. For many people, this is their primary care physician (PCP) or primary medical doctor (PMD). A highly trained and well-qualified primary care doctor can advise you on what preventive tests and treatments are truly necessary to stay healthy. If you view your primary care doctor as a person to simply get referrals from to get better care, think again. One health insurance plan focused on having patients see primary care doctors first to help them figure out how to proceed. Without primary care doctors helping patients, 60 percent of the time patients chose the wrong specialist. Selecting the wrong doctor wasn’t the only issue. On average, $1,500 was spent on various tests and diagnostic services visits over an eleven-month period before […] Read More »
The Best Blog Posts For Patients
Posted on November 6, 2012
As I make the transition to my new website, I wanted to highlight the most commonly viewed and best blog posts for patients from my previous website. For Patients Do I Need Cholesterol Medication? Is My Cholesterol High? The Simple Truth. Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines – Colonoscopy Better Than Sigmoidoscopy? The Truth and the Myth Elizabeth Edwards, Breast Cancer, and Mammograms – Her Death a Failure of Healthcare System. The Truth About Prostate Cancer Screening Other Surprising Facts Life Line Screening – Worth the Money? Routine Annual Physical – Not Worth the Time or Money The Truth and Facts About Concierge or Boutique Medicine Commentary on Media Stories Newsweek – Just Say No! – One Word Can Save Your Life. Too Simplistic. Doctors Need to Help. What Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew – Critique of the March 2011 Consumer Reports article NY Times – Finding a Quality Doctor […] Read More »
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