AdminAug 17, 20181 minStopped smoking? Then read this...Are you a current or former smoker? If so, you are at an increased risk of developing COPD. COPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive...
AdminAug 15, 20181 minYour Heart : Your Engine!Have you been thinking about your heart health lately? Your heart is your engine, driving vital molecules to your tissues. There are some...
AdminAug 7, 20181 minScary Crab Meat - watch out!Recently the CDC and USDA began an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to fresh crab meat...
AdminAug 3, 20181 minMissing some "A"? Watch out...If you have difficulty absorbing fat due to a disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, you may not be absorbing Vitamin A. A vitamin...
AdminJul 30, 20181 minZinc-o-rama!Is Zinc an important micronutrient? You bet!! It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. During pregnancy,...
AdminJul 26, 20181 minMicronutrients = Fatigue or Ailments?Feeling sluggish this summer? Maybe it's more than just the heat. If you are not taking in enough vitamins and minerals, you may...
AdminJul 21, 20181 minExercise & TV - say whaaat?!?We all know we need to exercise. And we mean actually to get it done too. But we are busy and don’t see any way to fit in changing...
AdminJul 5, 20182 minMosquitoes - we hate you!It’s that time of year when we face the challenge of the dreaded mosquito! Mosquitos are not only a nuisance, but they can can and...
AdminJun 29, 20182 minTests for Diabetes ManagementThere are two key blood tests for management of diabetes. Both give your healthcare provider different information. Both are useful in...
AdminJun 26, 20181 minWhat to do when it's HOTIt’s hot outside! On hot days, it's important to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion or a heat stroke, a medical emergency,...
AdminJun 13, 20181 minInsurance Update!Great news to share today... AETNA just announced that they have accepted our clinic as a preferred in-network PCP provider for all...
AdminJun 10, 20181 minDiabetes = increased hot weather risksDo you have diabetes? If you are, you will be affected by heat differently than others. The reason for this is that the micro-tears from...
AdminJun 7, 20181 minPets... good for your health!Do you have a pet or are you thinking about getting one? Pets provide multiple health benefits like lowering blood pressure, decreasing...
AdminJun 6, 20181 minEating ourselves to death...Diabetes and heart disease are among the top 4 causes of death worldwide. Overweight and obesity increase the risk for both heart disease...
AdminJun 3, 20182 minThe secret to healthy eating?There has been a lot of buzz lately about the “Mediterranean diet” and it’s health benefits, but what exactly is on this diet? Honestly,...
AdminJun 2, 20181 minExercise like Charlie Brown says...Let’s get physical! Being physical is an important part of being healthy. Adults should exercise a minimum of 150 minutes per week. That...
AdminJun 1, 20181 minDrowning: #2 risk for kidsDrowning is the second leading cause of injury death in children ages 1-14 years. Yikes! Children, especially small children, should be...
AdminMay 29, 20181 minWater Park Sickness...Water parks are a fun family vacation destination. Although the water is treated with chemicals to reduce to spread of disease, there are...
AdminMay 24, 20181 minBe careful this summer!Did you know that up to 90% of melanomas (malignant skin cancers) are caused by exposure to UV light, which includes the sun? Please be...
AdminMay 9, 20181 minThe right kind of Chocolate!Studies have indicated that eating 1-2 ounces dark chocolate daily may lower blood pressure, and that dark chocolate may decrease total...