Anemia
Do you feel sleepy and fatigue all the time? you may have Anemia
Patient Education
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The human stomach is responsible for taking in food and breaking it down so that the small intestine is able to absorb essential nutrients. Whether it’s a meticulously prepared meal, a modest snack, or an occasional indulgence, the stomach ensures the efficient extraction of sustenance for the body’s nourishment and well-being. The stomach achieves this
COVID19 FAQs
What is COVID-19? COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2 is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness spread by close contact with infected persons that has greatly impacted the world for the past few years. Most people who become infected with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, however, some people with underlying conditions, certain disabilities, are immunocompromised, or older
Medical Weight Loss
Have you tried all the diets–keto, paleo, vegan, intermittent fasting, dairy-free, sugar-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, all-good-things-in-life-free–you name it and have been unsuccessful at either losing or maintaining the weight? Obesity, defined as a BMI greater than 30, is the number one cause of preventable disease and disability (even above smoking!). The risks of obesity include hypertension,
Importance of Vitamin B12
If B-12 comes knocking on your door, what should you do? In-vitamin of course! Unfortunately, about three million Americans are unable to in-vite B-12 into their lives due to a variety of different reasons, but not limited to the process of aging and disorders of the immune system. B-12 provides many benefits to the human
Arthritis
Joint pain or inflammation is a common complaint encountered by primary care physicians, especially during the winter season. Frequent questions for the patients center around pain relief and slowing down the progression of the symptoms. Common symptoms of arthritis are: Pain relief can be achieved by one or a combination of the following: Weight loss
Sleep Apnea
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder which causes repeated pauses in breathing while one is asleep. The pauses in breathing can prevent the body from getting enough oxygen. There are 2 types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the upper airway is blocked reducing or completely
COPD Awareness Month
COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a term used to describe a chronic lung condition that is characterized by shortness of breath and chronic cough. Nearly 1/5 of patients over 40 years old have a diagnosis of COPD and it affects more than 3 million people worldwide. Smoking is the most common cause of COPD in the
Diabetes Awareness
What is Diabetes? The food you eat is broken down into glucose and released into the bloodstream. The rise in blood glucose signals the pancreas to release insulin which functions to let the cells use the glucose for energy. hen there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays
