ALVIN HEALTH

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...

Have you been thinking about your heart health lately? Your heart is your engine, driving vital molecules to your tissues. There are some...

Recently the CDC and USDA began an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to fresh crab meat...

If you have difficulty absorbing fat due to a disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, you may not be absorbing Vitamin A. A vitamin...

Is Zinc an important micronutrient? You bet!! It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. During pregnancy,...

Feeling sluggish this summer? Maybe it's more than just the heat. If you are not taking in enough vitamins and minerals, you may...

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...

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...

There are two key blood tests for management of diabetes. Both give your healthcare provider different information. Both are useful in...

It’s hot outside! On hot days, it's important to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion or a heat stroke, a medical emergency,...

Great news to share today... AETNA just announced that they have accepted our clinic as a preferred in-network PCP provider for all...

Do 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...

Do you have a pet or are you thinking about getting one? Pets provide multiple health benefits like lowering blood pressure, decreasing...

Diabetes and heart disease are among the top 4 causes of death worldwide. Overweight and obesity increase the risk for both heart disease...

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,...

Let’s get physical! Being physical is an important part of being healthy. Adults should exercise a minimum of 150 minutes per week. That...

Drowning is the second leading cause of injury death in children ages 1-14 years. Yikes! Children, especially small children, should be...

Water parks are a fun family vacation destination. Although the water is treated with chemicals to reduce to spread of disease, there are...

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...

Studies have indicated that eating 1-2 ounces dark chocolate daily may lower blood pressure, and that dark chocolate may decrease total...