2020 is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time for the “New Year, New Me” mantra to engulf all of social media. At Preferred Research Partners, we don’t think…
5 Natural Remedies for Gout
Gout is a very common form of arthritis in which high levels of uric acid in the blood forms needle-like crystals in a joint causing sudden and severe pain. The…
Identifying PTSD Warning Signs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects more than 8 million American adults each year. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that causes anxiety in a person following a traumatic event they experienced…
Gastroparesis Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
Living with gastroparesis isn’t easy, but it can be especially difficult around the holidays. Thanksgiving, specifically, is a holiday focused mainly on food and eating, which can be difficult for…
Studying New Ways to Treat OCD
Brain disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), are debilitating and have a devastating impact on people who suffer from them. Currently, most treatments for OCD include antidepressants. For some, these…
2019’s Most Popular Halloween Candies: Can They Cause Constipation in Children?
Are you prepared for Halloween? Do you have your children’s costumes? Have you carved Jack-o-Lanterns? Decorated the house? Planned a Halloween party? Thought of your trick-or-treating route? Bought a bag…
Clinical Trials: Fact or Fiction
Clinical trials are an integral part of medical research and advancements. However, there are a lot of common misconceptions about clinical trials that can impact a person’s decision about whether…
When Your Loved One Has OCD: How to Properly Support Them
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by having obsessive and compulsive thoughts that cause anxiety, and may get in the way of one’s day…
Eat This Not That: Constipation Edition
Bathroom habits and bowel movements probably aren’t your favorite topics of conversation, especially when it comes to having constipation. However, over 42 million Americans experience constipation each year. Sometimes, this…
10 Foods to ADD to Your Diet If You Have Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, also known as GERD, occurs when stomach acid flows back up from the stomach into the esophagus. Some are more susceptible to acid reflux than others, but it…
