by siteadmin | Nov 15, 2017 | Eating Habits, Holidays and Events
The holidays are upon us again and that means lots and lots of food, family, friends, and fun. More food typically means extra pounds and the accompanying after-holiday guilt. You’ll have to meet with your primary doctor come January and double down on your eating... 
by siteadmin | Nov 6, 2017 | Medication
You have likely taken antibiotics for many, many illnesses over the course of your life. Often, even the worst of infections don’t stand a chance against antibiotics. They’re effective against so many illnesses, you may be surprised when your doctor actually... 
by siteadmin | Oct 30, 2017 | Allergy Testing, Family Medicine
Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US, affecting over 50 million people. The trend shows allergies are increasing. While there is no cure for allergies, they can be prevented, treated, and managed. Protecting Yourself from Seasonal Allergies... 
by siteadmin | Oct 25, 2017 | Smoking Cessation
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women by a large margin. With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, let’s take a closer look at this serious disease. Understanding Lung Cancer It’s vital to understand this deadly type of... 
by siteadmin | Oct 18, 2017 | Geriatrics, Smoking Cessation, Wellness
Your bones are constantly breaking down and regenerating themselves, a process which you cannot feel. Osteoporosis occurs when an imbalance develops in this process: either too much bone is lost or too little bone is generated, or both. The result is your bone quality... 
by siteadmin | Oct 9, 2017 | Family Medicine, Wellness
Approaching your family doctor about your mental health status can be challenging and overwhelming. But many have found that speaking with their family doctor opens up the door for the support and comfort they need to cope with the challenges they face. How Your... 
by siteadmin | Oct 4, 2017 | Family Medicine, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss Program
We all want to live healthier, better lives and one of the best ways to do that is to take care of your heart. It is the one organ, after all, that’s responsible for supplying every cell in your body with sufficient nutrients, oxygen, and water. Without it, your... 
by siteadmin | Sep 27, 2017 | Family Medicine
At this time of year, strep throat is running rampant through the schools and your community. Every sniffle, sneeze, and cough has you on full alert as you start to plan when you can fit a visit to your family doctor into your already packed schedule. You hate to take... 
by siteadmin | Sep 20, 2017 | Family Medicine, Wellness
Far fewer men than women go to the doctor for annual wellness exams. Many men feel they don’t need to go to the doctor unless they are sick. The fact is, however, women generally live longer than men. Even so, you may feel you have been not going to the doctor... 
by siteadmin | Sep 13, 2017 | Family Medicine, Wellness
If you’re like most of us, health is a top priority though life is busy. You want to live long and stay as healthy as possible for as long as you can. This is extremely hard to do, though, without some way to measure your health and progress. You need to know your... 