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Smart Eating Habits for GERD Management

Diet plays a very important role in managing symptoms of GERD. There are many different lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid on the internet, books, magazines, blogs, etc. But I like to keep it simple.

Beyond Forgetfulness: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and What Your Primary Care Provider Can Do to Help

Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

Coronary Artery Disease: It's Not Just for the Elderly Anymore

CAD occurs when the arteries supplying blood to your heart become hardened and narrowed due to a buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis).

Decoding Your Blood Pressure: A Guide to Understanding and Maintaining a Healthy Heart

Blood pressure is a vital indicator of your overall health, yet its numerical language can often feel a bit like reading a foreign script.

Insulin Resistance: Little-Known Condition Wreaks Havoc on Health 

Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, brain fog, erectile dysfunction, low energy. Unfortunately, many of us have accepted these conditions as an inevitable ...

When Life’s a Struggle, Your Primary Care Provider Can Help

Health and happiness is everyone’s ideal, but we all face challenges in life. I recently had a patient who had ...

The Silent Struggle: How Your Primary Care Provider Screens for Mental Illness

Mental illness can often be a silent struggle, and your PCP is often the first line of defense in recognizing the signs and connecting you with the support you need.

Separating Fact From Fiction: Common Misconceptions About Bariatric Surgery

Let's debunk some of the most common misconceptions about bariatric surgery and illuminate who it's truly designed to help.

IBS vs. IBD: A Closer Look at Bowel Disorders

While IBS and IBD are similar acronyms, they are fundamentally different conditions with different treatment pathways.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Postpartum

For many individuals, pregnancy may bring excitement and joy, but also stress.  This stress may be amplified for those experiencing ...

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