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Porcine-Free Insulin: Which Brands are Safe for Muslim Patients?
Discover insights on Porcine-Free Insulin: Which Brands are Safe for Muslim Patients? from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayNavigating Diabetes Medication During Ramadan: What You Need to Know
Discover insights on Navigating Diabetes Medication During Ramadan: What You Need to Know from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated Today
California Health Insurance: Navigating the 2025 Subsidy Boost
An expert comparison of California Health Insurance: Navigating the 2025 Subsidy Boost to help you save on premiums.
David Miller•7 min read•Updated TodayAnthem BCBS: Why their Prescription Formulary is Changing in 2025
An expert comparison of Anthem BCBS: Why their Prescription Formulary is Changing in 2025 to help you save on premiums.
David Miller•7 min read•Updated TodayKaiser Permanente vs. Blue Cross: The Pros and Cons of HMOs
An expert comparison of Kaiser Permanente vs. Blue Cross: The Pros and Cons of HMOs to help you save on premiums.
David Miller•7 min read•Updated TodayHow to Get a $0 Premium Plan in Texas (2025 Guide)
An expert comparison of How to Get a $0 Premium Plan in Texas (2025 Guide) to help you save on premiums.
David Miller•7 min read•Updated TodayFlorida Blue vs. Ambetter: Which is Better for Your Wallet?
An expert comparison of Florida Blue vs. Ambetter: Which is Better for Your Wallet? to help you save on premiums.
David Miller•7 min read•Updated Today
Living a Full Life with Chronic Conditions
Discover insights on Living a Full Life with Chronic Conditions from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayKidney Health: Protecting Your Kidneys from Medication Damage
Discover insights on Kidney Health: Protecting Your Kidneys from Medication Damage from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayUnderstanding Cholesterol Ratios: LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides
Discover insights on Understanding Cholesterol Ratios: LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayType 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes: Financial Challenges for Both
Discover insights on Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes: Financial Challenges for Both from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayGout Triggers: Diet, Meds, and Prevention
Discover insights on Gout Triggers: Diet, Meds, and Prevention from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayErectile Dysfunction as a Signal of Heart Disease
Discover insights on Erectile Dysfunction as a Signal of Heart Disease from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Link Between Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain
Discover insights on The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayMental Health Meds: Combating the Stigma and the Cost
Discover insights on Mental Health Meds: Combating the Stigma and the Cost from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayAutoimmune Diseases and High-Cost Biologics
Discover insights on Autoimmune Diseases and High-Cost Biologics from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayManaging Chronic Asthma Without Breaking the Bank
Discover insights on Managing Chronic Asthma Without Breaking the Bank from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayHigh Blood Pressure in Your 30s: A Wake-Up Call
Discover insights on High Blood Pressure in Your 30s: A Wake-Up Call from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayPost-Partum Weight Loss: Is Medication Safe?
Discover insights on Post-Partum Weight Loss: Is Medication Safe? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayMen's Health: Testosterone, Weight, and Heart Health
Discover insights on Men's Health: Testosterone, Weight, and Heart Health from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayUnderstanding "Food Noise": Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Eating
Discover insights on Understanding "Food Noise": Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Eating from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayThyroid Issues vs. Overeating: Knowing the Difference
Discover insights on Thyroid Issues vs. Overeating: Knowing the Difference from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayInsulin Resistance: The Silent Killer and How to Fight It
Discover insights on Insulin Resistance: The Silent Killer and How to Fight It from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayPCOS and Weight Loss: Why Traditional Diets Fail
Discover insights on PCOS and Weight Loss: Why Traditional Diets Fail from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Mental Toll of Obesity: It’s Not Just Willpower
Discover insights on The Mental Toll of Obesity: It’s Not Just Willpower from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayBMI vs. Body Composition: Do You Qualify for Semaglutide?
Discover insights on BMI vs. Body Composition: Do You Qualify for Semaglutide? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayPre-Diabetes Warning Signs: Can You Reverse It?
Discover insights on Pre-Diabetes Warning Signs: Can You Reverse It? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayEmergency Insulin: How to Get Help When You Can't Pay
Discover insights on Emergency Insulin: How to Get Help When You Can't Pay from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayThe difference between GoodRx coupons and Full Advocacy
Discover insights on The difference between GoodRx coupons and Full Advocacy from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayWhy We Charge a Membership Fee (Transparent Pricing Explained)
Discover insights on Why We Charge a Membership Fee (Transparent Pricing Explained) from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayCase Study: How Sarah Saved $11,000 on Her Prescriptions
Discover insights on Case Study: How Sarah Saved $11,000 on Her Prescriptions from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodaySenior Citizens Guide: How to Afford Meds on a Fixed Income
Discover insights on Senior Citizens Guide: How to Afford Meds on a Fixed Income from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayHow Inflation is Impacting Prescription Costs in 2025
Discover insights on How Inflation is Impacting Prescription Costs in 2025 from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayIs "Medical Tourism" Worth It? (Traveling for Meds vs. Advocacy)
Discover insights on Is "Medical Tourism" Worth It? (Traveling for Meds vs. Advocacy) from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated Today3 Myths About Patient Assistance Programs (Debunked)
Discover insights on 3 Myths About Patient Assistance Programs (Debunked) from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayWhat to Do When You Lose Your Health Insurance
Discover insights on What to Do When You Lose Your Health Insurance from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Truth About "Generic" Weight Loss Drugs Online
Discover insights on The Truth About "Generic" Weight Loss Drugs Online from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayCan I Get Help if I Have Insurance but a High Deductible?
Discover insights on Can I Get Help if I Have Insurance but a High Deductible? from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayStop Overpaying at CVS: The Secrets of Pharmacy Pricing
Discover insights on Stop Overpaying at CVS: The Secrets of Pharmacy Pricing from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayWhy Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Patient Advocacy Programs
Discover insights on Why Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Patient Advocacy Programs from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayHow to Get Expensive Meds for $40/Month Without Insurance
Discover insights on How to Get Expensive Meds for $40/Month Without Insurance from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Hidden Costs of Untreated Diabetes (It’s More Than Insulin)
Discover insights on The Hidden Costs of Untreated Diabetes (It’s More Than Insulin) from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayCopay Cards vs. Advocacy Programs: Which Saves You More?
Discover insights on Copay Cards vs. Advocacy Programs: Which Saves You More? from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayInsurance Denied Your Prior Authorization? Do This Next.
Discover insights on Insurance Denied Your Prior Authorization? Do This Next. from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayPatient Assistance Programs 101: Are You Eligible?
Discover insights on Patient Assistance Programs 101: Are You Eligible? from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayThe "Donut Hole" Explained: How to Avoid the Medicare Gap
Discover insights on The "Donut Hole" Explained: How to Avoid the Medicare Gap from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayWhy is Semaglutide $1,000 in the US but $100 in Europe?
Discover insights on Why is Semaglutide $1,000 in the US but $100 in Europe? from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated Today
The "Whole Person" Approach to Healthcare: Mind, Body, & Wallet
Discover insights on The "Whole Person" Approach to Healthcare: Mind, Body, & Wallet from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayAdrenal Fatigue: Is it Real and How Do You Treat It?
Discover insights on Adrenal Fatigue: Is it Real and How Do You Treat It? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayTurmeric & Metformin: Are They Safe Together?
Discover insights on Turmeric & Metformin: Are They Safe Together? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayCan Intermittent Fasting Replace Your Meds? (Read Before Trying)
Discover insights on Can Intermittent Fasting Replace Your Meds? (Read Before Trying) from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayHolistic Heart Health: Reducing Stress to Reduce Meds
Discover insights on Holistic Heart Health: Reducing Stress to Reduce Meds from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayFrom Farm to Pharmacy: How Plant-Based Medicines Work
Discover insights on From Farm to Pharmacy: How Plant-Based Medicines Work from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayWhy Magnesium is Essential for Patients on Insulin
Discover insights on Why Magnesium is Essential for Patients on Insulin from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayEssential Oils for Nausea: Helping with GLP-1 Side Effects
Discover insights on Essential Oils for Nausea: Helping with GLP-1 Side Effects from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodaySleep: The Missing Ingredient in Your Weight Loss Journey
Discover insights on Sleep: The Missing Ingredient in Your Weight Loss Journey from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayYoga for Diabetes: Best Poses to Regulate Blood Sugar
Discover insights on Yoga for Diabetes: Best Poses to Regulate Blood Sugar from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Truth About "Big Pharma" Prices (and How to Beat Them Naturally)
Discover insights on The Truth About "Big Pharma" Prices (and How to Beat Them Naturally) from our expert David Miller.
David Miller•6 min read•Updated TodayDetoxing Your Liver While on Long-Term Medication
Discover insights on Detoxing Your Liver While on Long-Term Medication from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayMeditation and Medication: A Dual Approach to Lowering Blood Pressure
Discover insights on Meditation and Medication: A Dual Approach to Lowering Blood Pressure from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayHolistic Pain Management: Alternatives to Opioids
Discover insights on Holistic Pain Management: Alternatives to Opioids from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayGut Health 101: How Probiotics Affect Medication Absorption
Discover insights on Gut Health 101: How Probiotics Affect Medication Absorption from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayWhy Your "Natural" Diet Isn't Working (and How Advocacy Can Help)
Discover insights on Why Your "Natural" Diet Isn't Working (and How Advocacy Can Help) from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Anti-Inflammatory Diet: The Perfect Partner for Weight Loss Meds
Discover insights on The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: The Perfect Partner for Weight Loss Meds from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated Today5 Natural Ways to Lower Your A1C (And When to Use Meds)
Discover insights on 5 Natural Ways to Lower Your A1C (And When to Use Meds) from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated TodayCan You Combine Semaglutide with Holistic Supplements?
Discover insights on Can You Combine Semaglutide with Holistic Supplements? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated Today"Nature's Ozempic": Do Berberine and Psyllium Husk Actually Work?
Discover insights on "Nature's Ozempic": Do Berberine and Psyllium Husk Actually Work? from our expert Elena Rodriguez.
Elena Rodriguez•6 min read•Updated Today
Walking in Health: A 30-Day Devotional for Diabetics
Discover insights on Walking in Health: A 30-Day Devotional for Diabetics from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated Today3 Biblical Herbs That Support Modern Medicine
Discover insights on 3 Biblical Herbs That Support Modern Medicine from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayCommunity Healing: Why We Believe Healthcare Should Be Affordable
Discover insights on Community Healing: Why We Believe Healthcare Should Be Affordable from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayIs it "Lack of Faith" to Rely on Medication? (The Answer is No)
Discover insights on Is it "Lack of Faith" to Rely on Medication? (The Answer is No) from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayFasting & Medication: How to Fast Safely for Spiritual Breakthroughs
Discover insights on Fasting & Medication: How to Fast Safely for Spiritual Breakthroughs from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Proverbs 31 Woman & Health: Prioritizing Self-Care for Your Family
Discover insights on The Proverbs 31 Woman & Health: Prioritizing Self-Care for Your Family from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayOvercoming the "thorn in the flesh": Living Well with Chronic Illness
Discover insights on Overcoming the "thorn in the flesh": Living Well with Chronic Illness from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayChristian Healthcare Sharing Ministries vs. Advocacy Programs: What’s the Difference?
Discover insights on Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministries vs. Advocacy Programs: What’s the Difference? from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayHow to afford Your "Daily Bread" AND Your Daily Meds
Discover insights on How to afford Your "Daily Bread" AND Your Daily Meds from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayPrayer and Pills: Combining Faith with Medical Treatment
Discover insights on Prayer and Pills: Combining Faith with Medical Treatment from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayStewardship of the Body: Why Preventative Care Matters
Discover insights on Stewardship of the Body: Why Preventative Care Matters from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayBreaking the Chains of Gluttony: A Christian Guide to Weight Loss Meds
Discover insights on Breaking the Chains of Gluttony: A Christian Guide to Weight Loss Meds from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayWhat the Bible Says About Medicine and Physicians
Discover insights on What the Bible Says About Medicine and Physicians from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayMedical Advocacy as Ministry: How We Help the Community
Discover insights on Medical Advocacy as Ministry: How We Help the Community from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayFaith Over Fear: Facing a Diabetes Diagnosis with Confidence
Discover insights on Faith Over Fear: Facing a Diabetes Diagnosis with Confidence from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated Today5 Ways to Glorify God Through Better Physical Health
Discover insights on 5 Ways to Glorify God Through Better Physical Health from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayThe High Cost of Healthcare: Is it a Sin to Overpay for Meds?
Discover insights on The High Cost of Healthcare: Is it a Sin to Overpay for Meds? from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayGod Wants You Whole: Overcoming Guilt About Taking Mental Health Meds
Discover insights on God Wants You Whole: Overcoming Guilt About Taking Mental Health Meds from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayBiblical Stewardship: How Saving on Prescriptions Honors Your Finances
Discover insights on Biblical Stewardship: How Saving on Prescriptions Honors Your Finances from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayYour Body is a Temple: Why Managing Your Health is a Spiritual Act
Discover insights on Your Body is a Temple: Why Managing Your Health is a Spiritual Act from our expert Marcus Sterling.
Marcus Sterling•6 min read•Updated TodayTop 5 Porcine-Free Medications for High Blood Pressure.
Discover insights on Top 5 Porcine-Free Medications for High Blood Pressure. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayAre Vaccines Halal? Addressing Common Community Concerns.
Discover insights on Are Vaccines Halal? Addressing Common Community Concerns. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayManaging Cholesterol Naturally: A Prophetic Medicine (Tibb an-Nabawi) Approach.
Discover insights on Managing Cholesterol Naturally: A Prophetic Medicine (Tibb an-Nabawi) Approach. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayFaith & Healing: Dua for Health + The Role of Modern Medicine.
Discover insights on Faith & Healing: Dua for Health + The Role of Modern Medicine. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayHow to Request Halal-Friendly Prescriptions from Your Doctor.
Discover insights on How to Request Halal-Friendly Prescriptions from Your Doctor. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayVegetarian Capsule Options for Common Heart Medications.
Discover insights on Vegetarian Capsule Options for Common Heart Medications. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayGluten-Free vs. Halal Meds: Understanding the Difference.
Discover insights on Gluten-Free vs. Halal Meds: Understanding the Difference. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayIs "Medication Stewardship" a Form of Zakat? Helping Others Get Care.
Discover insights on Is "Medication Stewardship" a Form of Zakat? Helping Others Get Care. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Islamic Perspective on Preventative Medicine and Weight Management.
Discover insights on The Islamic Perspective on Preventative Medicine and Weight Management. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated Today5 Questions Every Muslim Patient Should Ask Their Pharmacist.
Discover insights on 5 Questions Every Muslim Patient Should Ask Their Pharmacist. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayCan You Take Mounjaro if You Keep Halal? Ingredient Breakdown.
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Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayIstihalah Explained: How Chemical Transformation Affects Medication Purity.
Discover insights on Istihalah Explained: How Chemical Transformation Affects Medication Purity. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayList of Certified Halal Vitamins & Supplements for 2025.
Discover insights on List of Certified Halal Vitamins & Supplements for 2025. from our expert Amina Al-Farsi.
Amina Al-Farsi•6 min read•Updated TodayThe Truth About Alcohol in Cough Syrups and Liquid Meds.
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