September 2023

5 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By |2023-08-27T22:38:41-05:00September 28th, 2023|Daily Living, Internal Health, Wellness & Nutrition|

Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. It is made by fermenting apples with yeast and bacteria, creating a vinegar that contains acetic acid, vitamins, and minerals. Advocates of apple cider vinegar claim that it has a wide range of health benefits, from aiding digestion [...]

September 2022

High Blood Pressure: Your Common Questions Answered 

By |2022-09-03T08:22:43-05:00September 17th, 2022|Daily Living, Internal Health, Wellness & Nutrition|

While nearly half of US adults suffer from high blood pressure (commonly referred to as HBP or hypertension), many people with the condition have no symptoms that let them know there is a problem. We know—that’s a frustrating sentence to hear. But we’ve compiled the following info and tips to help you avoid risky blood [...]

August 2022

Do Pears Have Nutritional Value? Here Are 3 Benefits to Pears 

By |2022-07-30T15:00:14-05:00August 15th, 2022|Daily Living, Internal Health, Wellness & Nutrition|

While apples, bananas, strawberries, and oranges still seem to be favorites, we shouldn’t ignore those pears in the fruit bowl. Pears have nutritional value that cannot be ignored, and nothing beats biting into a perfectly ripe, juicy pear! Thank goodness August is the start of pear season, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spotlight this [...]

May 2022

A Healer and a Soother: Here Are 5 Benefits to the Aloe Vera Plant

By |2022-06-30T08:38:27-05:00May 26th, 2022|Daily Living, Internal Health, Wellness & Nutrition|

Humans have relied on the healing properties of the aloe vera plant for over 5,000 years, and mentions of its usage date back to ancient Chinese and Sumerian writings from around 3,000 B.C. Almost every civilization has made use of this reliable plant, whether for health, beauty, skin care, or its medicinal qualities.  Although our [...]

February 2022

What if My Child Has Tonsillitis?

By |2022-03-16T10:47:28-05:00February 21st, 2022|Children & Youth, Internal Health|

Is your child complaining of chills, a stiff neck, and a fever? Although you can mistake these symptoms for the flu or other common medical conditions, there might be a problem with their tonsils. Bacteria or a virus might be the culprit. Infections can happen at any age, but we see it mostly in children [...]

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October 2021

Liver Failure vs. Liver Disease: 

By |2022-03-15T15:52:41-05:00October 1st, 2021|Internal Health, Physician Blog|

How to heal your liver and when to seek professional help Our livers are constantly on the job: they work around the clock to keep our bodies healthy and free of toxins. And just like adults that work 24/7, our livers can experience burnout. Excessive heavy drinking, unhealthy diets, and continual viral infections can cause [...]

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September 2021

Headaches & Migraines: The Difference, Common Issues, & When to Seek Help

By |2022-03-15T16:09:12-05:00September 1st, 2021|Daily Living, Internal Health|

Whether it’s a sharp pain at our temples, a throbbing behind our eyeballs, or an aching at the base of our skull, we’ve all encountered the unpleasant  sensation of a headache. Big or small, it is hard to focus on whatever task is at hand until the pain goes away. Headaches and migraines are quite [...]

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May 2021

5 Common Digestive Problems and Their Recommended Remedies

By |2022-03-15T15:40:09-05:00May 10th, 2021|Daily Living, Internal Health|

Here are common GI problems, their symptoms, and how you can treat the symptoms.  In a survey conducted by the US National Library of Medicine, 61% of individuals said they experience gastrointestinal symptoms. This means ⅔ of those who participated in the survey suffer from issues including heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, or bloating.  The [...]

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December 2020

Typhus and Typhoid: What’s the Difference?

By |2022-04-07T12:12:06-05:00December 15th, 2020|Internal Health|

Many of you have probably never heard of typhus, or you may have it confused with another disease called typhoid. Although the two names sound alike, and both typhus and typhoid can lead to serious health complications and even death, the two diseases are completely different. What are these two diseases and where do they [...]

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Smell and Taste: The 2 Important Senses We Lose When We’re Sick

By |2022-04-07T12:12:13-05:00December 14th, 2020|Children & Youth, Covid-19, Internal Health, Virus & Respitory|

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If only your nose would stop running and you could breathe properly!  As the temperatures start to drop, colds, flus, viruses, and respiratory illnesses increase. One of the most frustrating parts of becoming ill is when you start to lose your sense of smell and taste. The [...]

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