When it comes to losing weight, there’s the right way and the wrong way. Unfortunately, with promises of fast and easy weight loss, the wrong way is where many people gravitate. There are also a lot of gimmicks attached to losing weight the wrong way, including those touted by weight loss “experts” who make unsupportable claims that fat can be shed without effort, in the comfort of your own home. Thankfully, there are safe and effective ways to lose and even boost weight loss at home. Next time ... [Read More]
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9 Reasons to Schedule Your Medical Wellness Visit
You can never be too cautious about your health and wellness. Checking in with your primary care doctor every year can help you catch health conditions that would have otherwise been ignored. Your annual checkup is also an opportunity for you to discuss what health issues you’ve been experiencing, any goals for yourself such as physical fitness, and any medical or therapeutic procedures you’ve been considering – both surgical and nonsurgical. Why Get Annual Doctor Checkups? In managing your ... [Read More]
Why Your Primary Care Physician Should Monitor Your Weight Loss
Are you looking to lose weight and kick-start your life? Weight loss is an important and difficult process and the more support you have on your journey, the better your chances of success. Adding a doctor to your weight loss support team is a great way to accelerate your weight loss and ensure you lose weight in a healthy way. Here are a few of the benefits of having your primary care physician monitor your weight loss… Medical History Knowledge Losing weight is a little different for ... [Read More]
The Importance of an Annual Physical
Except for the occasional cold or minor injury, you’ve never been sick a day in your life. Nor do you have any allergies or chronic conditions. So why bother visiting a doctor every year for a routine physical exam? Regardless of your age or your medical history, annual physical exams with your primary care provider are essential to your continued health and well-being. For one thing, it’s one of the best ways to identify and treat any new health issues before they can get worse. In ... [Read More]
What Does Being A Patient-Centered Medical Home Mean?
In our modern age, medical care delivery options have certainly changed for the better. Take, for example, the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. It’s an innovative approach to health care delivery designed to improve the patient’s experience, improve overall health, and reduce the cost of care. The concept behind PCMH is simple: to provide patients with treatment coordinated through their primary care physician to ensure they receive necessary care whenever and wherever it’s needed ... [Read More]
