by Heather Heaton | May 18, 2021 | Preventative Medicine, Weight
When patients come to our office to have blood work done, many are most interested in some of the more well-known signifiers of health and wellness including their cholesterol, blood sugar, and function of vital organs like the kidneys. However, testing for enzyme levels should not be ignored. Enzymes are proteins that assist the body in essential chemical processes, like breaking down food and clotting blood. Abnormal enzyme levels may be an indication of certain...
by Heather Heaton | May 13, 2021 | Weight
Original blog written by Melanie Lacy, MSN,CPNP-AC,NP-C. Each of us has probably discussed Body Mass Index (BMI) at some point with our Primary Care Provider (PCP). That’s because BMI can be a useful tool for measuring the state of a person’s body conditioning and wellness. However, some people believe that BMI may be a somewhat controversial method of measuring the health of an individual. So, what is the truth? What does body mass index mean exactly? I wanted to...
