We want to welcome everyone to our latest health and wellness spotlight feature of the month blog post. We like to use these posts as a way to help educate our readers about a specific health concern or service we provide in a more in-depth manner. For July, we wanted to turn the spotlight on a very common, and sometimes very serious, health matter: diabetes. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the risk factors for diabetes as well as potential...
Oftentimes, when you find yourself waking up feeling terrible (sore throat, congestion and cough), the first thing to do is see your healthcare provider for a solution. However, it can be frustrating for patients who cannot be prescribed an antibiotic due to their symptoms resulting from a virus. “Why can’t I just use an antibiotic?” is a question my fellow providers and I receive often from patients. Keep reading for an in-depth answer. Some people may feel like...
Considered one of the five vital organs found in the body (along with the heart, brain, liver, and lungs), the kidneys are extremely important to a person’s health. Our kidneys are responsible for removing waste, toxins, and extra fluid from the blood. Needless to say, being proactive about maintaining the health and wellness of your kidneys is essential. That’s why we wanted to take some time to educate our readers during National Kidney Month this March. Kidney...
What does it mean for a specific food to be healthy? We often consider the effects that certain foods or ingredients can have on our physical health, while neglecting to factor in how they can impact our mental health. Your brain uses roughly 20% of the calories that your body consumes, so it needs plenty of quality fuel to maintain peak performance throughout the day and as the years go on. It’s true that eating certain “smart” foods can help increase your...
