Welcome to NextClinica – A health education and wellness resource
NextClinica helps you learn about your health. Having better health literacy increases your chances of preventing health problems and helps manage health problems better.
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What is health literacy?
The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
(HHS 2000 and Institute of Medicine 2004)
Ideas assisted with health literacy include:
- Shared decision making
- Better advocacy in health settings
- Improved communications with health care provider
Vitamin K, A Necessary but Overlooked Nutrient
Vitamin K, one of the essentially needed vitamins in the body, is also referred to as the clotting vitamin. There are 3 most common forms of Vitamin K. Two are…
Insulin Resistance (aka Metabolic Syndrome) – What is it and What Can You Do About It?
A simple 5 steps approach to insulin resistance (updated Feb 2023) Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance affects up to 80 million people in the United States. In most cases, patients…
What Are the Differences Between Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine and Complementary Medicine?
When you are looking to improve your health and wellness, you may to explore options to complement the standard care you receive. Understanding a little about each of the types…
How to Prevent Cancer Naturally? Three Ways
Cancer is one of the scariest diagnoses you can receive, so you want to do everything in your power to prevent it. Thankfully, you have a lot of power over…
What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?
The Patient-Centered Medical Home (or PCMH) is a burgeoning model of healthcare that’s been growing in popularity in the United States for several years. PCMH is a premium program, offering…
Optimizing Your Doctor’s Visit
Optimizing Your Doctor’s Visit If there’s one consistent aspect of nearly everyone’s healthcare regimen, it is the annual checkup. Doctors recommend taking the time at least once a year to…