How often have you had to see your primary care physician when you’re feeling awful, but have to sit in a waiting room for an hour or more past your appointment time? Or, have you called for test results, only to be passed around from one staff member to another, with no one seeming to find what you are calling about? Or, even more frustrating, you begin a course of care with your primary care physician, who prescribes a specific treatment. On your return visit, your physician is not available, ... [Read More]
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Program Spotlight: Weight Loss Program at SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation
While the general concept of “calories in, calories out” makes sense to most people, life can get in the way of our diet plans, wreaking havoc on both our health and self-esteem. Reputable sources such as Mayoclinic.org acknowledge the connection between mood and food, stating that “the hassles of daily life can trigger negative emotions that lead to emotional eating and disrupt your weight-loss efforts.” Whether you have cravings you can’t seem to kick, a lack of time, or a genetic issue ... [Read More]
What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
First, What Exactly Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood sugar, or glucose, is too high. Blood glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and it comes from the food we eat. The pancreas makes a hormone, insulin, which helps glucose from the foods you eat get into your cells, to be used for energy. Some people’s bodies don’t make enough – or any – insulin, or don’t utilize insulin well. When that happens, glucose stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. ... [Read More]
The Importance of Having a Primary Care Doctor
Health is Wealth: Primary Care Doctors Offer a Good Return on Investment We’ve all heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And while it may seem like a bit of a cliché, the idea holds much truth. Today, there are specialists for everything from cardiac conditions to psychological enigmas, but it is the regular preventive measures we take each day that will ward off complex medical problems in the future. By choosing a trustworthy primary care doctor and attending routine ... [Read More]
What is Considered Healthy Cholesterol?
We have heard it all before – don’t eat too much egg yolk, because it contains too much cholesterol and is not good for your health. While the egg yolk does contain more cholesterol, it also contains very healthy fats and proteins. Everything in moderation is important, but it’s also good to know that cholesterol is separated into both LDL and HDL categories. Well, simply put, there is both healthy and dangerous cholesterol. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is essential for the health of ... [Read More]
