It may be time for spring break, but it is also time for cold and the lingering remnants of flu season too.

You want to enjoy the season to the fullest, so how do you avoid the inconvenience of having a cold and being down for the count? Here are simple lifestyle steps that can help you avoid the symptoms of the common cold.

• Take Vitamin D:

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Spring is the time of year when many people complain about seasonal spring allergy symptoms such as runny noses, congestion, rashes, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and just feeling miserable.

Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance that does not bother most people. In the spring, pollen is what bothers most

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Most people see the start of spring as a welcome change. But with the warmer weather comes airborne pollen and mold spores. If you suffer from seasonal spring allergies, you probably feel them with every breath you take. The allergens send the immune system of the body into overdrive, leading to spring allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a stuffy

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After spending the winter months indoors, most people welcome the sight of the first blossoms of spring flowers. These are the lucky people, the folks without spring allergy symptoms, and those of us who experience symptoms akin to hay fever envy them. In order to understand spring allergy symptoms, rather than just feel green with an unrivaled

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After months of cold and blinding snow, most people welcome the sight of spring flowers. They are the ones without springtime allergies. In order to better understand your spring allergies, you will need to consider a medical test for diagnosing your spring allergy symptoms.

The primary method for diagnosing spring allergies is the skin prick

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After months of biting cold and bitter winds, most people welcome the sight of spring flowers. They are the ones without springtime allergies.

Seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever, can seem like a stubborn cold. The symptoms include a stuffy, runny nose, sneezing and wheezing. But hay fever carries some telltale signs and

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If you notice periods of depression that accompany the seasonal changes during a calendar year, you may suffer from something called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The condition is marked by recurrent depressive periods, manifesting in late fall and early winter, alternating with periods of normal or high mood through the remainder of the year.

The majority of people with seasonal affective disorder are women, with the first signs of illness displaying when the patient is in her early to mid-twenties. It is possible for men to report that they are experiencing symptoms of seasonal affective disorder that are similar in severity to their female counterparts. Children and adolescents may also display symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, but it is thought that younger patients manifesting symptoms of SAD are more likely to have one close relative with a psychiatric condition.

What are the patterns of seasonal affective disorder?

The symptoms of winter seasonal affective disorder typically appear in October and diminish as the calendar approaches either March or April. The possibility exists for some patients to remain healthy well into the month of December, hitting their own downward spiral as late as the dawn of the New Year. No matter when the onset, the majority of patients do not feel completely like themselves until such early May. This may all sound rather hopeless, but the depression is often mild to moderate and few patients have required hospitalization. It is even more rare for a case that does require hospitalization to reach a “point of no return” requiring ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).

The usual symptoms of winter seasonal affective disorder include:

1. Oversleeping.
2. Daytime fatigue.
3. Weight gain.
4. Carbohydrate craving.
5. Decreased sex drive.
6. Hopelessness.
7. Social withdrawal.
8. Lethargy.

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Tampa Florida (PRWEB) March 19, 2013

MD247 issued a medical alert to all members of the supplemental telemedicine program on March 18, 2013 regarding the subject of spring allergy symptoms and spring allergy treatment. The alert provided not only a review of common spring allergy hot points, but also a review of the methods regular people can

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According to the Asthma and allergy Foundation of America, an estimated fifty million Americans suffer from spring allergies. Unfortunately, the latest studies suggest that the number of spring allergy sufferers is on the upswing rapidly.

While these numbers show no relief, medical professionals and researchers continue to build innovative ways

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If you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the old fashioned way, the luck of the Irish most likely will not save you from being hung-over on Monday morning. There are some simple things you can do before and after you party to help you find a speedy recovery after that party. One of the best ways to put a hangover on hold is to ensure

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Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

MD247 issued a review of better health practices to all of its telemedicine program members on March 12, 2013. The alert covered outdoor exercise techniques that men and women of all ages can build into their daily outdoor spring activities.

MD247 explained that spring is the perfect season for getting additional exercise, particularly outdoor exercise that allows people to enjoy the fresh spring air. There are many types of outdoor exercise that extend across the width and breadth of the entire season, each having its own benefits for the body. Activities suggested by the supplemental health services provider include:

• Building a backyard garden.
• Visiting your local Farmer’s Market.
• Running errands outdoors.

MD247 explained that while MD247 continues to add supplemental health ideas to help members build a better life this spring, it also continues to encourage all readers to send ideas for MD247 reviews to the MD247 blog editor at mgermann(at)md247(dot)com.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Talk to a Doctor/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. MD247.COM believes in Better Business Bureau reviews, and encourages frequent reviews of customer care policies by customers with our staff. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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Tampa Florida (PRWEB) March 11, 2013

MD247 issued a review of better health practices to all of its telemedicine program members on March 11, 2013. The alert covered outdoor exercise techniques that men and women of all ages can build into their daily outdoor spring activities.

MD247 explained that spring is the perfect season for getting additional exercise, particularly outdoor exercise that allows people to enjoy the fresh spring air. There are many types of outdoor exercise that extend across the width and breadth of the entire season, each having its own benefits for the body. Activities suggested by the supplemental health services provider include:

• Soccer for cardiovascular health.
• Hiking and walking for cardiovascular health.
• A multi-activity outdoor boot camp.
• A local co-ed flag football league.
• A bicycling group.

MD247 explained that while MD247 continues to add supplemental health ideas to help members build a better life this spring, it also continues to encourage all readers to send ideas for MD247 reviews to the MD247 blog editor at mgermann@md247.com.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Talk to a Doctor/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. MD247.COM believes in Better Business Bureau reviews, and encourages frequent reviews of customer care policies by customers with our staff. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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It is that time of the year again! The sun is shining on us longer, and the cold days are slowly starting to taking on a little more warmth. Soon, the birds will begin chirping and our friends to the north will start to spot bits and pieces of green grass. Spring is definitely in the air, and it is the perfect time to breathe it in and get

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We all know that spring is the perfect season for getting additional exercise, particularly outdoor exercise that allows you to enjoy the fresh spring air. There are many types of outdoor exercise that extend across the width and breadth of the entire season, each having its own benefits for your body. Here are some outdoor exercise tricks and

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If you are sensitive to outdoor allergens, you will have symptoms that often start in the spring and kick back up at various times of the year. The pollens causing allergy symptoms include tree pollens, grass pollens, weed pollens, ragweed pollen and tumbleweed pollen. Keep in mind that each of these allergen producers will grow from spring

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Spring is nearly here! That means spring cleaning, spring fever, spring training and the dreaded spring allergies for a large portion of the population! The budding trees, green grass and Technicolor flowers are beautiful to look at but they also make your eyes and nose sore.

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, is caused

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The birds will soon be singing, flowers will bloom and days will get longer because spring is on its way to motivate you to break out and renew yourself.

Of all seasons, spring probably offers you the best opportunity for making the life changes necessary to lose weight, not the dreaded post-Christmas weight-loss season. Think about it. It

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MD247 announced this week that it would be inviting participation of telemedicine program members on the company Facebook social media page. The goal for member participation and engagement is to aggregate all ongoing real time reviews from live telemedicine program members, and for those MD247 reviews to serve as telemedicine testimonials. The consumer participation as a whole serves as one component in a larger plan to verify that telemedicine is not a scam, a fraud or any type of medical ripoff.

MD247 determined that ongoing interaction of telemedicine program members on the Facebook page was both necessary and appropriate, when one looks at the new way that consumers determine their purchases. All team members recognized that consumers are visiting Facebook to review a myriad of products that range from things like favorite food to telemedicine programs. Implementing a canned broadcast system of Facebook posts, while choosing to ignore the thoughts and engagement of MD247 telemedicine program members, was considered an improper approach to customer care. The ultimate goal of the social media plan is to get everyone comfortable enough to provide MD247 reviews on the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/md247dotcom.

Largo Florida based MD247 (MD 247; MD/247; M.D. 247; MD247.COM) provides discounted telemedicine healthcare services nationwide to families, and discounted wholesale telemedicine healthcare to businesses. MD247 has successfully provided 25,000 people the ability to talk to a doctor twenty-four hours a day, talk to a nurse twenty-four hours a day, receive discounted prescription drugs and receive discounted in-person healthcare services. In addition to discounted healthcare services, MD247 provides support to groups supporting the employment of veterans of the United States Armed Services. MD247 services, as well as informational blogs, can be found for review online at http://www.md247.com.

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Whether you are jet-setting out of town to find some snow, or heading into town to find some beautiful time on the beach, vacation can means a few dehydrating and stressful hours on an airplane before you reach your final destination.

If you are gearing up for a long flight, make sure you are prepared so you can make those hours in the air as

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2013

In an effort to provide telemedicine program members with an ongoing and evolving resource for reliable for health information, MD247 has announced a stem to stern review of its policies regarding the process for dealing with scam informer situations associated with specific health scares making the rounds on the internet. The review is being executed for both MD247 Better Business Bureau reporting purposes, and the association of the reports to customer care.

The MD247 review of all matters associated with the manner in which the blogging team handles internet health scares is meant to put out the fires that a single scam informer can cause with incorrect health rumors. The MD247 review is forcing all MD247 blog authors to stray from the sensational stories, instead covering stories like the signs and symptoms of influenza. Each article is meant to provide the world at large the facts, while clearly illustrating to members of the MD247 program that a chat with a doctor always is the best policy by which to allay concerns.

The MD247 program can provide your entire family an in-house doctor of its very own, and the blog is intended to help round that program beyond the basics of improved health.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Talk With a Doctor/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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It turns out that the flu shot for the 2012/2013 flu season is doing a startlingly bad job of protecting on of the most vulnerable age groups, the elderly.

The vaccine is proving only nine percent effective in people age sixty-five and older against the harsh strain to the flu virus that is predominant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained in a recent report. Health officials are baffled as to why this is the case, but it does help to explain why so many older United States residents have been hospitalized with symptoms of the flu during this flu season.

Despite this information, the Centers for Disease Control stand by their recommendation that everyone over the age of six months of age get flu shots. This recommendation includes the elderly, because those who any person who has been vaccinated and still gets sick may suffer less severe symptoms.

While this information can be distressing, it is important to understand that flu shots tend to protect younger people better than older ones. Elderly people have weaker immune systems that do not respond as well to flu shots.

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(PRWEB) February 23, 2013

On Friday MD247.COM explained to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) that telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technologies, in order to provide clinical healthcare at a distance. The end goal is to eliminate distance barriers, in order to improve access to medical services that often would not be consistently available in rural areas.

MD247.COM went on to explain that in a society with a sincere expressed interest in eliminating both social and economic boundaries, the inexpensive credibility of telemedicine appears to be a "given." The field has not experienced either luxury or ease when proving credibility, forcing the government and universities to first forge a path and make it possible for the public to understand the five “w’s” of telemedicine credibility.

1. Who telemedicine is capable of helping.
2. What medical ailments telemedicine can treat.
3. Where telemedicine can be utilized to treat medical problems
4. When it is best for a family, a business or a group to consider supplemental telemedicine.
5. Why telemedicine is successful in treating non-emergency medical issues.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Talk to a Doctor/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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Tampa Florida (PRWEB) February 22, 2013

MD247.com issued a statement to telemedicine program members on Thursday discussing the topic of Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings, and its relationship to the MD247.com Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating.

MD247.com explained to telemedicine program members that it is not interested in pursuing an accredited rating at this time, preferring instead to devote funds required for accreditation to improve internal customer care policies. MD247.com explained to members that Better Business Bureau accreditation requires yearly dues that average around $200.00(+) for most businesses.

MD247.com made its decision to avoid the accreditation process at this time, as it is possible for even a few complaints to drop an A rating quickly. MD247.com prefers an open and transparent model for customer care issues over the policy required for any and all businesses choosing Better Business Bureau accreditation.

MD247.com explains that if program members have any questions regarding the MD247.com Better Business Bureau rating, they should please feel free to contact MD247.com staff at cs(at)md247(dot)com.

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Tampa Florida (PRWEB) February 21, 2013

MD247 issued a statement to telemedicine program members on Wednesday discussing the topic of Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings, and its relationship to the MD247 Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating.

MD247 explained to telemedicine program members that it is not interested in pursuing an accredited rating at this time, preferring instead to devote funds required for accreditation to improve internal customer care policies. MD247 explained to members that Better Business Bureau accreditation requires yearly dues that average around $500.00 for most businesses.

MD247 made its decision to avoid the accreditation process at this time, as it is possible for even a few complaints to drop an A rating quickly. MD247 prefers an open and transparent model for customer care issues over the policy required for any and all businesses choosing Better Business Bureau accreditation.

MD247 explains that if program members have any questions regarding the MD247 Better Business Bureau rating, they should please feel free to contact MD247 staff at cs(at)md247(dot)com.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Chat With a Doctor/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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Better Business Bureau accreditation standards are different for businesses and charitable organizations. When considering businesses, the backbone of BBB accreditation is the manner in which the company processes any and all consumer complaints. A company like MD247 must show that they have a solid history and procedure for quick response to complaints, and that the company does everything possible to resolve complaints according to proper business practices. It is not unusual for Better Business Bureaus to even require accredited companies to agree to binding legal arbitration in cases of complaints in which a resolution through normal procedures is impossible.

Better Business Bureau accredited charities must conform to a long established set of rules and conditions that have been stipulated by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. The standards set for accountability specify how a Better Business Bureau accredited charity must be organized, how it should raise and spend its funds and how it should measure its own success and effectiveness.

Any Better Business Bureau accredited organization, large or small can lose its accreditation for failure to comply with any single Better Business Bureau standard.

The MD247 team wonders how it is acceptable for a private organization to dictate the manner in which other businesses and charities conduct their day to day work?

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What is Membership in Better Business Bureaus?

­Membership in a local Better Business Bureau (BBB) is the same as being accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The member designation actually changed from “member” to the official title of “Better Business Bureau accredited business” roughly a half decade ago. Consumers must note that just because a business is without the BBB accredited status; it does not mean that it was rejected as a Better Business Bureau accredited business. It is a voluntary decision to apply for Better Business Bureau accreditation, and there are many businesses owners who simply decide that they do not want to apply.

To qualify for Better Business Bureau accreditation, a business like MD247 must fill out an application; pay a fee for membership and prove that it complies with local Better Business Bureau accreditation standards. A national set of minimum standards have been established by the National Council of Better Business Bureaus, but all local BBB’s can augment the standards with stricter policies.

Better Business Bureau accreditation qualification standards include:

• Companies must be in business in the local area for a minimum of one year.
• Companies must be willing to allow BBB officials to visit, to verify that application information is correct.
• Companies must provide banking information, submit to background checks and share customer references.

Is it any wonder that some businesses refuse to pursue Better Business Bureau accreditation?

What questions does this raise when you think of the phrase “MD247 Better Business Bureau accreditation?"

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Better Business Bureau offices claim that all parties are treated equally in the investigation of a complaint or the review of a dispute response. Neutrality is intended to provide dues paying accredited members, unaccredited members and consumers with an equal playing field for resolution of legitimate claims. Transparent neutrality is intended to give the Better Business Bureau the opportunity to be the most effective arbitrator for both consumer and business.

Critics of the Better Business Bureau claim that it is not possible for Better Business Bureau offices to remain the perpetual Switzerland, because they are financially backed by accredited businesses and partners. It is difficult to understand how the Better Business Bureau can serve both the consumer and business owners equally, if they are depending on the business support to remain in business.

This also raises questions regarding the way that Better Business Bureau offices handle consumer complaints and claims filed against businesses that do not pursue accreditation.

MD247 Better Business Bureau reviews will continue through the remainder of February.

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Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation requires that a business pay an annual fee ranging for $200.00 - $10,000 to maintain its Better Business Bureau “membership.” Better Business Bureaus (BBB) are financially supported almost entirely by the dues paid by members and the benefits of ongoing corporate partnerships.

Better Business Bureau offices work by collecting information on all businesses, whether a business like MD247 has pursued accreditation or not. Better Business Bureau offices also process consumer concerns against both accredited and businesses which have not chosen to pay the annual dues required by the BBB branch offices. If consumers are unhappy with the customer care policies of a local business, that consumer can either go online or call a local bureau to file a Better Business Bureau complaint. The BBB will forward the complaint to a business and initiate the resolution process, giving non-members and members alike a decrease in letter grading even if a positive resolution has been reached. Better Business Bureau offices claim to successfully resolve 65(+)% of all filed consumer complaints.

The value and the effectiveness of the Better Business Bureau is based upon trust and neutrality, but it seems impossible for an organization that charges for membership to remain neutral. MD247 Better Business Bureau experiences have left us wondering if it is fair for BBB offices to rank a business with a negative rating, even if membership has not been pursued.

MD247 Better Business Bureau (BBB) reviews will continue for the remainder of February.

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The primary role of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been to make information available to consumers about the businesses in their local communities. Potential customers can find out if a company like MD247 is capable of quickly and satisfactorily capable of responding to consumer complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. A discerning shopper can also research if companies have a history of ignoring or mistreating consumers, and which businesses have received Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation is similar to being a member of the local Better Business Bureau (BBB). For a company to be accredited by its local Better Business Bureau, it must comply with the ethics standards the bureau has set for advertising, consumer privacy protection and overall honesty and integrity. Accreditation also requires that a business pay an annual “due” for their membership, the fee ranges from $200.00 to $10,000.00 a year and is dependent upon the size and nature of the business.

With accreditation being based upon a fee, the question is raised regarding the credibility of membership in the Better Business Bureau (BBB). If a business refuses to pay the fee for accreditation, is it a bad business?  Would MD247 Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation make you choose to become a telemedicine program member?

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The 125(+) Better Business Bureau (BBB) branches in the United States and Canada are meant to represent an unbiased source of information regarding the trustworthiness of local businesses and charities. The offices all collect on 3 million North American private organizations, public businesses, nonprofits and businesses that are both online and offline. The bureaus publish the data in reports regarding the perceived reliability of businesses and advisory reports about charitable organizations.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) was never meant to judge the quality of a company or its products or services, nor was it to recommend certain companies over others. This was a way in which the Better Business Bureau (BBB) was meant to be different than the local chamber of commerce, which exists solely to promote the local businesses and lobby in favor of business owners.

The true purpose of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) became twisted over the years, and we are inviting you for the journey as MD247 reviews Better Business Bureau (BBB) history and methods. Always feel free to post MD247 Better Business Bureau questions as they strike you.

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You go down to the local retail store to buy a new vacuum cleaner, and the clerk talks you into a model that can even clean the cars while you are at work and it comes with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. When a simple flip to the wet cleaning option results in the engine burning out a month later, you take the faulty vacuum back and ask for

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Telemedicine provider MD247 asked a cross-section of the public Tuesday if they have ever been in a position where influenza symptoms strike, either themselves or a loved one, leaving the person experiencing flu symptoms and looking for the advice of someone capable of providing an expedient course of treatment? MD247 understands it is frightening to chart the course alone, trying to sort through the advice of well-meaning friends and the abundance of over-the-counter medications. The end result of illness for most of people is often either a “wait and see” mentality, which leaves one emotionally drained and physically exhausted, or a bank account draining “urgent care awaits” mentality. Neither option provides a patient, or caregiver, with the kind of satisfaction and peace of mind they really need but most people do not realize that there is a better answer. With this, MD247.COM introduced a new alert article to its program members recently covering flu symptoms. The new alert to patients will appear in the MD247 ripoff report article series, and will be followed by additional flu symptoms warnings.

The MD247 blogging team reminds all MD247 telemedicine program members that MD247 ripoff debunking article series is meant to serve as an informal educational tool, and always suggests that members talk with a Los Angeles doctor about any questions they may have.

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Tampa Florida (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 Provider of unique telemedicine services, MD247, polled a cross-section of the public over the weekend to see if they have ever been in a position where illness strikes and they are left with few options for seeking medical assistance at 3:00 AM. It is frightening to handle any medical issue alone, trying to sort through the advice of well-meaning friends and treatments that may possibly have a ripoff report filed against them. The end result of illness for most people is a "wait and see" mentality, which leaves the patient tapped emotionally or tapped financially if someone waits too long to seek necessary treatment. Neither option provides a patient or a caregiver with the kind of satisfaction and peace of mind they really need, but most us do not realize that there is a better option.

With the information from this poll in hand, MD247 introduced the public to the only legitimate supplemental telemedicine program and its ongoing strategy of educating the public regarding simple health topics. All MD247 debunking of ripoff treatments and education regarding health topics takes place in a series of blog articles called "MD247 Reviews Remedies." The article series is intended to provide peace of mind to patients, and provide a full review of all of the seasonal viruses patients typically encounter.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Chat With a Docto r/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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Like a small baby, your puppy depends on you for the best puppy care. This ranges from avoiding accidents, to always keeping up to date on puppy healthcare tips and always following healthy feeding practices for your new friend. Your job is to always be the best caretaker to your puppy, a simple goal everyone can reach by following some simple puppy care tips.

Always Help Fido Find His Way Home:

Before you take the time to find Rex the perfect puppy bed, our friends at Pet Assure suggest that you always give your puppy a way to find his way home. This can be as simple as a collar with a tag, but always be wary of just how much information you provide on the tag itself, or you could go a little more “fool proof” by having a subcutaneous microchip inserted. The microchip contains personal contact information for the owner, which can be attained as the veterinarian uses a wand to scan the shoulder area on your dog.

Do Not Overwhelm Your New Friend:

Compassionate puppy care begins with thinking like a puppy, which means that you need to remember that our world is pretty big and fairly scary. This means that your new little buddy will think back to his days with his first family, when his world was small, and look for a warm little place to hide. Take the danger out of this by giving Fido a warm and safe place that you have devised, and make sure he knows where to find his little refuge from the rest of the world.

Always remember that the MD247 program provides realistic supplemental health options for your entire family. Our goal is to give you all access to credible health information, and prevent the need for filing any type of Ripoff Report against MD247.

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In an effort to provide members of the telemedicine program with an ongoing and evolving resource for credible health information, MD247 announced a stem to stern overhaul of the procedure for dealing with situations that require the filing of a ripoff report. This planned review of policies is intended to provide telemedicine members the opportunity to shed light on internet health scares making the rounds on the internet, giving readers a center to conduct legitimate research.

The educational process is intended to take an ordinary health blog article, and turn that informative piece into a format that puts to rest incorrect health rumors. MD247 reviews of health subjects are intended to prevent all of our program members from finding it necessary to file a MD247 ripoff report, stating something like “a fraudulent flu treatment crossed my desk and I needed to let the rest of the world know about the scam.” The goal is to give the world at large the facts of illness symptoms, all the while stressing that a ripoff report never becomes a must if the patient talks to a doctor with MD247.

Always remember that the MD247 telemedicine program can provide an entire family an in-house doctor, and all of our articles are intended to round that program and prevent program members from being scammed.

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Millions of Americans gathered around their television sets on Sunday for one of the nation’s most celebrated events, the Super Bowl. This year’s game took place in the shadow of studies that show football damages the health of the men playing the game, often leading to depression and suicide. The damage caused by football typically manifests itself in football induced brain damage, brought about by inadequate safety equipment and massive hits to make the ESPN highlight reel. Nearly 4,000 former players are currently suing the NFL over this type of injury.

The question becomes whether or not the league can fix the problems, and remain popular, or if the league will just fall into obscurity?

Please keep in mind that MD247 is unable to provide medical advice regarding traumatic brain injury, but we are interested in debating the pros and cons of improving NFL safety. If you would like to discuss the topic of finding some way to protect our children and the pros, when they hit the gridiron, be sure to visit our Facebook page to look for the discussion.

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Telemedicine specialist M.D. 247 communicated with all program members on January 30th to discuss consumer posts filed on the sites Scam Book, Scam Informer and Ripoff Report against M.D. 247. The need for the review of the consumer “beef” reporting sites was an integral component in the M.D. 247 plan to promote customer care transparency at a corporate level, and make the customer service policies of M.D. 247 broadly known to program members. M.D. 247 wants program members with concerns or questions to seek customer care help, before they choose to file a nameless report to the internet on Scam Book; Scam Informer or Ripoff Report.

M.D. 247 is a telemedicine service provider, which works daily to provide individuals and families across the United States discounted healthcare opportunities using telemedicine technology. The cutting edge technology involved means that there will be mistakes, and it means that there will be some consumers who are never satisfied. In order to easily deal with customer concerns in a cutting edge medical frontier, M.D. 247 has requested that all program members contact M.D. 247 either at 866-232-1343 or email cs(at)md247(dot)com with their questions. The goal of the customer service contact is to resolve concerns before they escalate to the point of ever being reported to Scam Informer; Scam Book or Ripoff Report.

Scam Book, Scam Informer and Ripoff Report are designated by themselves to be consumer protection websites.

MD 247 is a twenty-four hour a day affordable concierge telemedicine company based out of Seminole Florida. All members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team with just a phone call. MD247.com has a virtual platoon of Registered Nurses and board certified physicians available to members for all non-emergency situations. You can learn more about MD247.com by visiting http://www.md247.com.

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The MD247 team responsible for creating all ongoing web content issued an invitation to any and all medical bloggers interested in debunking common medical misinformation. The invitation is intended to open the door to medical bloggers who would like to join the MD247 Ripoff Report article series, which specifically targets subject like fraudulent influenza treatments. The team members responsible for content creation are looking for additional methods by which to add value to the MD247 telemedicine program, and see the addition of more bloggers as a boon.

The idea behind building relationships with medical bloggers is to boost the reach of the MD247 "Ripoff Report" article series, and bring fresh voices into the MD247 fold.

The MD247 team recommends that all bloggers interested in participating in the MD247 "Ripoff Report" article series reach out to MD247 at cs@md247.com attn. Michelle. The content creation team also reminds all program members that the blog articles are intended for educational purposes only, and advices that all program members chat with a doctor directly regarding any questions.

Largo Florida based MD247.COM (MD247; MD/247; MD 247; M.D.247; MD-247) provides an affordable telemedicine supplement to existing healthcare services. MD247.COM telemedicine program members have unlimited telephone access to a nationwide medical support team, all with just a single phone call to the MD247.COM telemedicine Talk to a Doctor/Talk to a Nurse Hotline. MD247.COM has a virtual platoon of registered nurses; board certified physicians and a support staff available to members for all non-emergency situations. More information about MD247.COM is available online at http://www.md247.com.

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A variant of Norovirus first spotted in Australia is now sweeping through the United States.

The strain called "GII.4 Sydney" was identified in Australia in March 2012, and has been working its way around the United Kingdom in what our friends across the pond have been calling a “bang-up” Norovirus season. This strain is also on the books in France and New Zealand.

The "GII.4 Sydney" strain is known for causing sudden stomach upset, violent vomiting and watery diarrhea. It is possible that you have never heard of either the "GII.4 Sydney" strain or, more generally Norovirus, and actually have heard friends and family refer to the illness as “stomach flu.” You need to keep in mind that the illness is in no way associated with influenza.

Noroviruses are highly contagious and are shed in the feces of infected humans and animals. Oysters, salads and raspberries are among foods that have been responsible for outbreaks. Infected food handlers can transfer the virus to any food product just before it is served.

Methods of transmission include:

• Eating contaminated food
• Drinking contaminated water
• Touching your hand to your mouth after your hand has been in contact with a contaminated surface or object

Noroviruses are difficult to eradicate, because they can withstand hot and cold temperatures, as well as most disinfectants. As with any medical topic, the most important weapon in your “get better now” arsenal is simple knowledge regarding symptoms of Norovirus.

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Have you recently heard about the “vomiting virus?” Did you realize that the Los Angeles vomiting virus is actually a group of viruses called the Noroviruses? Join MD247 as we review Noroviruses, how they spread, causes for outbreaks and how the viruses are treated.

What are Noroviruses?

Noroviruses are a group of viruses that are the

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We all know that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight relies on eating well, but fitting healthy eating into busy day is often easier said than done. Lucky for you, our top five healthy eating tips make it easy. If trying all five of these tips feels like too much, try just to focus on one tip each week.

Small Victories:

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Instead of making 2013 about exercise, it is a better choice to design a plan for fitness that can last the entire year. Make the plan one that fits into your lifestyle and addresses your unique needs, rather than just making another generic “I’m going to get back on track” promise for 2013. You want to associate your fitness goals with

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It’s still officially the dawning of the New Year, and many people are turning toward the idea of getting into better physical shape in 2013. The problem is that for some of you, the thought of visiting the gym and changing how you live is daunting.

Rather than starting all at once, putting goals that are too big on your doorstep, it’s

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With the start of the New Year, it is common for many of us to share the resolution to get healthy. This resolution is typically much easier said than done, because changing old eating habits and getting into a new exercise routine are actually quite difficult. To get the resolution to a good start in 2013, try adopting some of these healthy

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Are you ill? Do you feel under the weather? Do you wonder if you have the symptoms of the flu? Please review our article regarding flu symptoms, and determine if you do need to talk to a doctor as soon as possible about the illness.

Fever:

A fever generally lasts three to five days, and it can run as high as 104° in children who are ill. In

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Vaccination is simply the best way to protect your body from the dangers of the influenza virus. If the active strain of the flu virus happens to be a different strain than the one used in the vaccine, there are additional steps you can take to keep your family and yourself healthy this flu season from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

• Even though

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In a continued effort to provide credible information regarding flu symptoms to patients from Los Angeles to Boston, we put together an article discussing the common symptoms of the flu. This information is easy for all readers to print for their records, share with friends or simply revisit if symptoms are confusing you.

The flu is caused by the

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The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the throat, nose, sinus cavities, Eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx and very often the bronchial tubes. While more than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold, roughly 35% – 50% are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses. Almost all colds clear up in less than two weeks with few complications.

Although most colds resolve without complications, they are a leading cause of visits to the doctor and of time lost from both work and school. Treating the symptoms of the common cold has given rise to a multi-million dollar industry in over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Cold season in the United States begins in early autumn and extends through early spring, and the most common cold symptoms can include our checklist below. Remember that while every cold is different, certain symptoms of the common cold are very common and occur with almost every incarnation. Learn the most common symptoms of the common cold, so you can decide if you have a cold or something else.

1. Congestion
2. Watery Eyes
3. Itching in Eyes, Nose or Throat
4. Feeling Tired
5. Fever
6. Cough
7. Headache

Keep in mind that there are no medicines that will cure the common cold. Given an appropriate amount of time, your immune system will produce antibodies to fight the infection, allowing the common cold to be resolved without the outside intervention of any medical professionals. “Waiting it out” does not appeal to everyone, giving rise to a pharmaceutical industry supplying over-the-counter medications designed to relieve congestion and a host of symptoms.

It is important to note that antibiotics are useless against a cold.

Remember that the doctors from MD247 review common medical maladies for members of the supplemental telemedicine program every day.  Program members are encouraged to talk with a doctor regarding any and all symptoms.

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What are “seasonal flu vaccines?”

You will often hear people discussing the “flu shot,” which is actually one of two types of influenza vaccines that protect against the seasonal bouts of the “flu.”

The influenza vaccine (flu shot) is an inactivate vaccine, which is given by needle injection to the arm and contains a dead form of the

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The 20012-2013 influenza season is the worst it has been in a decade and on January 11, 2013 it reached what is considered epidemic proportions. The rate of illnesses with symptoms similar to influenza is normally close to 2.2 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year, doctor’s offices are seeing rates

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MD247 issued an alert to all members of the telemedicine program this week regarding the recent outbreak of influenza nationwide. The alert was intended to inform all program members of the illness, and provide a review of the efficacy of the influenza treatment Tamiflu.

MD247 warns that an illness with symptoms similar to influenza is

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With 2013 dawning, many of us are looking back across the width and breadth of the Year 2012 to determine just what was good and what was bad about the past year. Events can be viewed from a physical perspective, a mental perspective and a spiritual perspective to see what worked well and what needs a little extra work!

2013 is the perfect

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An illness with symptoms similar to influenza is sweeping the country, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that most areas around the country are experiencing high rates. 2013 will rival some of the worst years in recent history.

These illnesses can cause life-threatening complications. It is the worry over these

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It was recently decided that it was both appropriate and necessary that we address all telemedicine program members to discuss the topic of reports of ripoffs, filed reports of scams and book entries regarding scams.

The revisiting of the topic of ripoff reporting sites was necessary, as transparency has apparently been lost regarding our customer care policies. We need to make sure that you know how to reach our care team if there is a problem, because we would prefer to have you achieve satisfaction rather than being forced to file a nameless report of a ripoff.

No matter if you believe MD247 is a ripoff, or you have questions to ask about our supplemental health program, we invite you to call and speak with one of our hard working team members. You can reach team members by calling 866-232-1343.

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In the evolution of our “talk to a doctor” program, we have made it an ongoing effort to provide all of our telemedicine program members with a credible resource for reliable answers to health questions. We have made an effort to make our blogs an evolutionary leap, providing people worldwide with a checklist of symptoms and treatments that they can employ before they ever contact MD247 regarding membership in our telemedicine program. Each article is meant to debunk myths regarding common health topics like “flu symptoms,” ensuring that the phrase “MD247 ripoff” is only found when we review ripoff treatments.

If you are currently looking for some reliable information regarding flu symptoms, please feel free to follow the link below.

Winter Flu Symptoms

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Are you making a New Year’s resolution to work toward better health in 2013? If it is to lose those pesky fifteen pounds, for the tenth year in a row, it may be time to consider making a more realistic resolution with equally big payoffs. Take your pick of these ten attainable resolution ideas that you can tackle in 2013. All of our

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With 2013 knocking on the door, MD247 would like to review a few safety tips to ensure you make it safely through the final day of 2012.

Drinking:

While this goes under the common sense rule, DO NOT SIT YOUR DRINK DOWN ANYWHERE! A lot of times people are too trusting within their surroundings, and tend to put their drink down where anyone can

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When Guests Arrive for the Party

The excitement of guests arriving and departing from your home during a New Year’s Eve party may be overwhelming to your dog. If he is not already trained not to charge to the door, may be wise to either close or gate Rover in another room until all of your guests have arrived. This will prevent your dog

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If you are prepared to clean up your diet and get in shape this year, it is time to stay on top of your New Year’s resolutions by setting some realistic goals. Cutting calories, avoiding junk food and more physical activity will help you reach your 2013 diet goals much faster but there are several other things you need to do to keep your

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With the New Year, there is always an opportunity for a fresh start in every facet of your life. For some, this means leading a healthier life and getting on board for the weight loss journey. Should a healthier life and a lower number on the scale be your “endgame,” follow these easy tips to keep your journey on the correct path.

• Find your

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Many of our readers know and love yoga, but we often run into a number of people who have some common misconceptions about yoga; and people who have experienced a yoga horror story at a “trial” class. Classes like “Fit and Flexible Yoga,” or “Water Yoga for You” tend to frighten these people and that is nearly tragic because yoga

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Your friends at MD247 understand that both Christmas and Hanukkah are nearly over, but we wanted to provide all of our readers some “safe dog” holiday tips that you can use in the year 2013. Print these tips and save them for next Christmas, along with a note about the MD247 pet supply discount program that all members have access to.

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With the holidays nearly upon us, we wanted to ask if your kitchen is prepared for any situation requiring a first aid kit. Do you know how to best treat a cut, how do you handle a burn and what do you do if someone suffers an allergic reaction? Take a moment to review our MD247 first aid tips, and we do always encourage all telemedicine

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While strings of brightly colored Christmas lights can really add a beautiful holiday glow to your tree or house decorations, it is important to also appreciate that they can cause a curious puppy quite a shock and some pretty significant health problems. If chewed on, these tree adornments can even lead to an increased risk of a house fire. For

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Food, family and gifts filled with joy are the perfect combination for Christmas or any holiday that your family may celebrate. For many of us, it is also a fantastic excuse to grab whatever we want to eat and justify the choice with a simple “I only eat like this at Christmas.” The MD247 team understands that learning how to make healthy

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The holiday season is meant to be a joyful time but, for many friends and family members, the pressures of the preparation can be daunting. To complicate matters beyond the “right” gift choice, something as simple as the family Christmas tree in the living room can trigger an allergic reaction.

Incessant sneezing is no way to spend the holidays, but live Christmas trees are known to often carry microscopic mold spores that can trigger allergy symptoms including sneezing, watery eyes and an itchy nose. A study by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reported on in the December 2007 U.S. News & World Report indicates that live Christmas trees can adversely affect indoor air quality. The study was conducted because of the steady increase of asthma and sinus complaints among patients each winter.

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The traditional family may be going the way of men in fedoras, women in pearls and a time when children were seen but seldom heard.

Within the last twenty-five to thirty years, a time many of our readers can still vividly recall, the typical American family was composed of a mother; a father and a minimum of two children. Divorce rates were

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MD247 is the leader in providing patients a convenient and affordable method by which to talk to a doctor now, and we are here to stay! Supplemental healthcare using telemedicine allows medical professionals to improve patient care, while minimizing cost and maximizing efficiency. Please visit http://www.md247.com to learn more about the

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The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the throat, nose, sinus cavities, Eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx and very often the bronchial tubes. While more than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold and roughly thirty-five to fifty percent are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses. Almost all

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Influenza, which is commonly referred to as “the flu,” is a viral infection that is typically caused by either influenza virus A or influenza virus B. Symptoms such as muscle aches, bodily chills, possible fever and a persistent cough can mean that you are coming down with a case of “the flu.” Common during the days when kids are heading

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Christmas should really be a happy time of the year, but it is possible for disaster to strike when a family pet ingests a plant that can cause gastrointestinal distress or death in extreme cases. Here is a breakdown of the top three plants that can cause problems between Thanksgiving and the New Year.

Poinsettia: The poinsettia is a popular

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Christmas is an exciting time for the family, but it pays to take some additional precautions with our pets during this festive time. There are a number of dangers around during Christmas, below are suggestions on how to ensure that your dog stays safe during the holiday season.

The Christmas tree and Decorations

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“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” – Audrey Hepburn

There is no individual woman in the world untouched by joy, heartbreak, illness, age or the warped views of society. Everything that we have known as women has shaped who we are, and it has left so many of us dissatisfied with who we are as women. Entire generations

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It is possible to keep your dogs and cats safe during the holiday season by following the tips that we have provided below. For additional important and timely tips from MD247, be sure to check out our upcoming articles regarding cold weather pet safety and pet travel tips.

• Many holiday plants can lead to serious health problems in dogs and

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A thyroid gland that is sluggish, or a diagnosis of hypothyroidism, is a common hormone deficiency in dogs between the ages of four and six years old. Male and female dogs are equally affected, but this deficiency is more often noted in pets that have either been neutered or spayed.

The thyroid gland consists of two small lobes located near

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The more severe form of diabetes is insulin-dependent diabetes, or type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is also often called “juvenile” diabetes, because type 1 diabetes typically does not present in patients out of their teen years.

Immune System Attacks

Type 1 diabetes forces the immune system to attack part of the pancreas. Scientists are

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Here are some tips from the MD247 telemedicine team to help avoid turkey-related mishaps:

1. Turkey selection: You will want to allow for at least one pound per person, as this is the rough rule of thumb. One pound of turkey may sound like a lot, but much of that weight comes from bone and fat that will be trimmed away when carving the

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You may be able to pick up some great bargains at the mall on Black Friday, but if you are not careful, you could also pick yourself up some E. coli or staphylococcus by  way of feces or nasal discharge because, sadly, few people wash their hands these days. Here is a list of the most germ-infested places in the mall, some you will want to

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If you are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, you might be considering a venture out to the Black Friday sales on Friday morning. After all, there will be a few fantastic deals which will possibly allow you to do all of your holiday shopping in one mad dash. If your hope is to survive with sanity intact, and your wallet at least

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Diabetes mellitus, most often referred to simply as diabetes, is a condition in which the body does not properly produce or regulate the hormone insulin. The hormone produced by the pancreas allows cells to absorb glucose from food, in order to turn those calories into energy. The body of a diabetic fails to properly respond to its own

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Thanksgiving and all of the holidays that follow are just a few short days and, in some cases, a few short weeks away. Thankfully, you have plenty of tips from MD247 to know what steps need to be taken in an attempt to make your Thanksgiving dinner a health one. Eating healthy is crucial, but have you put any thought into how to make it a

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November is designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to remind all of our communities about a disease that can have serious consequences if not recognized.

The doctors and nurses associated with MD247, along with the support staff of the telemedicine provider, are encouraging all program members to assess their risk for

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It is not uncommon for people to look at the dietary supplements currently available on the health food market, and they wonder how many of these products are possibly a scam. The African mango, the Acai berry from Brazil and the Tahitian Noni are all dietary supplements that claim to be a “miracle,” but the claims may appear

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If you notice periods of depression that accompany the seasonal changes during a calendar year, you may suffer from something called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The condition is marked by recurrent depressive periods, manifesting in late fall and early winter, alternating with periods of normal or high mood through the remainder of the

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“The flu,” or as it is medically known “influenza,” is a viral infection typically caused by either by influenza virus A or influenza virus B. Symptoms such as body aches, chills, potential fever and a persistent cough can mean that you are coming down with a case of the flu. Influenza is the most common during winter months, but you

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A middle ear infection, or an inner ear infection, is an inflammatory condition that is formally referred to as otitis media. It is possible for adults to develop symptoms of an inner ear infection, but this type of ear infection is most common among children. An adult who develops the symptoms of an inner ear infection is advised to schedule

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Fall brings brisk weather, a rush of school activities and the start of the cold and flu season. As always, prevention of the common cold is much better than heading to the medicine chest for your favorite cold remedies. Here are a number of tricks to help you, and the rest of your family, prepare for the cold and flu season this year. Keep

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A joint study between The Centers for Disease Control and the National Institute of Justice found that one in every four women has experienced violence in her lifetime. This number is not only frightening, but it is also tragedy for every mother; daughter; sister; wife; neighbor and female co-worker that you personally encounter every day. It is

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All of you reading this blog have read in one place or another about the importance of keeping your computer safe from viruses that are capable of turning your computer into a useless brick. We always concern ourselves with sensitive digital information being syphoned to an outside malicious source. In our pursuit of digital safety, we often

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Who Needs a Flu Shot?

Is it possible that you could use another shot? It is possible but, like all shots, this one will protect you from a pretty terrible illness called influenza or the “flu.” In a healthy person, the flu causes a fever; aches in the body; symptoms that mimic the common cold or even just a nagging headache. A person with

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Domestic violence (DV) is a common phenomenon, with it attributing to more physical injuries for women than even car accident and rapes combined. The nature of domestic violence, the stigma behind it, often means that incidents of violence largely go unreported and that leaves us with no true idea of just how far the issue actually reaches.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that all Americans receive an annual flu vaccination, as long as they are at least six months of age.

The flu vaccine, each year, contains protection from the three influenza viruses that are expected to be the most common during the yearly flu season. The vaccine is

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Are you able to easily identify common flu symptoms? Are you able to explain how the flu is different from a common cold? Learn more about flu symptoms, types and potential treatments for certain symptoms so you understand what you are up against this flu season. Discover the warning signs of more serious problems that manifest with influenza,

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Whooping cough (pertussis) is an extremely contagious disease which causes spasms of coughing that the infected patient is unable to control. The coughing spasms are followed by a sudden, high-pitched intake of air that creates the characteristic “whooping” sound that gives the illness its name.

Pertussis (whooping cough) has the ability

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A rare and continuing outbreak of fungal meningitis has been causing concern among health professionals nationwide. There is currently a confirmed 8 deaths from fungal meningitis, and a potential 13,000 exposed patients exposed to a steroid injection which appears to have been contaminated. The drugs originated in the New England Compounding

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, thirty-one days during which to share knowledge that found its roots in the first Day of Unity which was observed in October 1981. The Day of Unity was intended to connect advocates across the country working to end violence against women and their children. The single Day of Unity soon became a week, covering everything from observances of deaths to an eventual toll-free hotline, and that modest week became a full month within a relatively six short years. In the last thirty-one years we have made vast strides, but the cold truth is that domestic violence won’t vanish within the next thirty years but we can each do our part to make sure the world never goes backward.

When looking at the concept of domestic violence, it really doesn’t pay to look at things from a cold and clinical perspective because every victim is already so cold and so very alone. Stories of domestic violence, the isolation, they need to come from the heart and that’s why we want to suggest looking around the web for stories from survivors. Learn what people have been through; let their stories seep in, and honestly be the support that someone needs if you suspect domestic violence. Remember that victims of domestic violence have lived a life of isolation; it’s not going to be easy for them to admit that they need help. Be patient.

Please try to make a difference for someone you suspect is experiencing domestic violence, teach your family members the warning signs of domestic violence and be that person who listens when your friend needs to talk.

• Quick involvement.
• Isolation from friends.
• Blames you for their problems.
• Quick to flare with their temper.
• Controlling behavior.
• Claims to always be the “right” party.
• Disrespectful language.
• Threats.
• Cruelty to children and pets.
• Inappropriate sexual requests.

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign run each year to increase the awareness regarding breast cancer on both a national and an international level. While it is true that most people are indeed aware of breast cancer, there is very often an obliviousness associated with taking steps to have a plan to detect the disease

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Who out there has asked themselves "what is heartburn?"

Heartburn is a feeling of warmth, heat or even pain that typically starts in the upper abdomen just a bit below the breastbone (sternum). The discomfort can spread in waves upward, often feeling like they “touch the shore” in your throat, and you may have a sour taste in your mouth.

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Your carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist created by the bones of your wrist on three sides and by a ligament on the palm side of your wrist. The main nerve that supplies your hand, called the median nerve, along with nine tendons responsible for bending your fingers travel through the carpal tunnel. If the passageway becomes

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A “common cold” is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which is basically your baby’s nose and throat. Congestion and a runny nose are the primary signs of the common cold in babies.

Babies are particularly susceptible to the common cold, due in part to the fact that they are often around other older children who forget

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