We’ve all heard the stories or know someone with a shocking medical bill story–a family member who received a $7,000 bill after an MRI or a friend who was forced to pay an astronomical out-of-pocket price after a CT scan. At Knew Health, we know how important...
Knew Health is a simpler, friendlier healthcare alternative, and one of the features of our medical cost-sharing community that makes it different from most healthcare options is that our members are “self-pay” patients. Let’s explore what it means to be a “self-pay”...
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, so today we wanted to take some time to spread awareness and improve understanding of this chronic gastric disorder. Typically, strong muscular contractions propel food through your digestive tract. In some people,...
You might have noticed that CBD is popping up everywhere these days. Capsules. Salves. Coffee. Cocktails. Beauty products. Dog treats. You name it, there’s probably a CBD-infused version of it available. Maybe you’ve even tried CBD yourself, but do you...
As the days become chillier and we see the leaves changing, Fall is the perfect season to warm our bodies with delicious, nutritious food using seasonal ingredients. Our team has created 2 great recipes for you to try out, fall in love with these and let us know how...
Imagine having a life-long struggle with your digestion, including several diagnoses like a hiatal hernia, duodenitis, GERD and diverticulosis, in addition to suffering from frequent constipation and unable to get any real relief from “medical" interventions. Now,...
It's no secret Americans consume way too much sugar---about 66 pounds of added sugar per year per person[note]http://sugarscience.ucsf.edu/the-growing-concern-of-overconsumption.html#.W3SJ-8InbIU[/note]. And despite the plethora of new research, news reports and...
Do you suffer from regular bloating, uncomfortable digestion, gas, fatigue, an autoimmune condition, mood swings, brain fog, skin issues, nutrient deficiencies or multiple food sensitivities? Have you taken multiple courses of antibiotics or NSAIDs in your life? If...
If you've ever Googled the question: "what's the secret to a long and healthy life?", you've likely come across a slew of advice on eating a low-calorie diet, reducing stress, exercising, taking certain supplements and getting enough sleep. And while these popular...
We all know the classic adages of avoiding fats or lowering calories and the like, but much like other fields of science, nutritional science evolves with our understand of physiology and of the foods themselves. But, despite advances in research and changes in the...
Do you eat at the same times every day? How about eating the same foods every day? Do you sleep in on the weekends only to find you're still exhausted when you wake up and can’t seem to find the energy to charge through the day? Last week, we looked at 3 sneaky causes...
Do you remember what it felt like to be a kid just chock-full of energy? For most of us, childhood is a time of boundless vitality and stamina---where we could run and play for hours without feeling tired. Then young adulthood hits, and aside from the all-nighters...
