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How Telemedicine is Revolutionizing the Way We Get Care
May 21, 2020
Telemedicine is revolutionizing the way people are getting care. With telemedicine, not only are people getting the help they need faster, but they’re also saving money in the process. It even helps save lives and is quickly proving itself to be a major component in the evolution of the physician-patient relationship. Increased Access to Care […]
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Why do people gain weight after they quit smoking?
March 6, 2020
It’s Less Harmful Than Continuing to Smoke, and Also Avoidable. If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. Nicotine withdrawals mess with you physically, emotionally, and mentally (especially days 3 through 5), and the increased stress is as wanted as a hole in your sock. And if that’s not […]
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7 Ways to Start Your Day with a Healthy Morning Routine
January 21, 2020
f you regularly fight with your alarm clock, stress about the mere thought of your overwhelming to-do list, and grab whatever you can to scarf down on your way out the door – irrespective of its nutritional value – then this article is for you. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have […]
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How Does Functional Medicine Work? The Importance of Holistic Medicine
December 20, 2019
Sir William Osler, one of the first Physicians-in-Chief at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, once said that “the good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” Functional medicine isn’t a new concept. Its roots are derived from modern scientific medicine and functional medicine clinics are living by […]
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Direct Primary Care: Quality Care that Cuts Costs
August 16, 2019
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an innovative medical philosophy that completely eliminates third party insurance, allowing patients to directly contact their physicians for their health care needs. According toQliance Medical Management, Inc., patients enrolled in a Direct Primary Care program have on average: 80% fewer surgeries, 62% fewer references to specialists, 59% fewer ER visits, […]
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Why we Recommend Body Composition Testing
October 16, 2018
Do you ever step on the scale and feel like the number doesn’t actually reveal much about your body or your health? Well, you’re right. Despite all the emphasis on body weight, the truth is, it doesn’t tell the full story. Body weight is just one potential indicator of a person’s health. As a physician, […]
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Salt and Blood Pressure
July 26, 2018
High blood pressure is often called a “silent killer.” This may sound dramatic, but it’s gotten this ominous nickname because high blood pressure quietly damages your cardiovascular system without causing any symptoms that you can see or feel, without a blood pressure reading. This is bad news for the 30 percent of U.S. adults who […]
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Relief for Your Lower Back Pain
July 16, 2018
Low back pain is something that many of us can relate to. It’s one of the most common reasons that people seek out help from a doctor, and it’s estimated that it impacts about one-quarter of U.S. adults, at least some of the time (1). Beyond the physical symptoms, low back pain often impacts many […]
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What You Need to Know About Colon Cancer Screening
June 18, 2018
The recommendations for colon cancer screening were recently updated by the American Cancer Society, based on the recent rise in colon cancer among adults younger than 55 years. Today, I’m going to share with you some information about colon cancer screening, so you know what to expect, and offer you a few tips to help […]
