An internist is a doctor who practices internal medicine – a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating illnesses and conditions that affect adults. As primary care doctors, internists are the first doctors that adult patient visits when they feel ill or sustain an injury. An internist can treat various health conditions, from mild to complex. Let’s talk about some common health conditions of adults that an internist can treat and where you can go to seek the expertise of an ... [Read More]
Internal Medicine
What Is Internal Medicine?
The word Internal medicine is originated from the German word “Innere medizing”, which means laboratory studies (the study of disease and bacteria) and incorporation of these studies into the care and treatment of adults. It is a medical specialty focused on providing diagnosis and treatment of ill adults and care to healthy adults. The medical professionals who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Let’s talk about internists, when you should see ... [Read More]
Internists vs. Family Care Practitioners
The similarities and differences between internists and family care practitioners often confuse patients. While these two specialties sometimes overlap, they have distinctions, patient demographics, duties, and training. Understanding these differences can help you identify the appropriate primary care doctor for your medical needs. Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Internists, or internal medicine doctors, specializing in internal medicine. Emerging in the late 1800s, this field of ... [Read More]
How Nutrition Affects Health
Food does more than just provide the body with calories and energy. Proper nutrition provides the vitamins and minerals that the body needs in order to function correctly. What we eat therefore has a direct impact on our overall well-being. If you get proper nutrition, then your organs and bodily systems will perform well. On the other hand, if you have unhealthy eating habits, then your chances of developing complications and susceptibility to diseases will be high. Let’s talk about some ... [Read More]
How to Boost Your Immune System
If you are interested in feeling your best and dodging illness like a pro, take measures to improve your immune system. Having a healthy immune system allows your body to function optimally and to fight off illnesses. Fortunately, enhancing your immune system does not require complicated procedures. Here are a few key ways to boost your immune system: Exercise Daily Exercise helps to foster your body’s white blood cell (WBC) count. Also called leukocytes, these are important immune system ... [Read More]
