When an obese, depressed and lethargic 17-year-old patient came in for help, Dr. Caren Eliezer knew just what to do. After talking with her patient at length and reviewing his medical charts, Dr. Eliezer put together a program that included changes to his lifestyle and diet plus supplements. Following her recommendations not only led this…
There is a growing concern about the long-term health of millennials, the generation of people born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s. A recent study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Index shows one-third of millennials have a health condition that will lower their life expectancy and quality of life.
This high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb diet has enjoyed a great deal of popularity for its ability to produce rapid, dramatic weight loss and also help people manage a variety of medical conditions. How much interest is there in the ketogenic diet? According to Google, there are more than one million searches for “Keto Diet” every month.…
There are several factors people consider when choosing the right primary care provider for themselves and their families, including: Practice location and hours Health insurance coverage Level of comfort, rapport and trust But there is also another factor to consider: Should you choose a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)?…
Winter is here and so is the stress we often experience around the holidays. It’s important to know what we can do to keep our immune system up and running in order to stay healthy. Your immune system is comprised of complex interactions with many moving parts, and these components work together to protect the…
When the unexpected happens…a twisted ankle during a run; the flu hits out of nowhere; someone just came inside with an embedded tick on his arm; or…oh my goodness is that pink eye…what do you do? If the answer is to pack up everyone into the minivan immediately and head to urgent care, you’re not alone…
Women have a lot of things to juggle in their lives. Children, careers, travel, a healthy diet and exercise all take a good deal of time and effort to manage. However, after a certain age (and even sometimes before) one very important thing needs to be added to that list; being proactive when it comes…
Wouldn’t we all like to live in a less painful world? That sentiment is one that is valued highly by our new Nurse Practitioner, Krista Radford. Since July 2018, Krista has worked in Pain Management at DMC Primary Care. She chose to practice within this speciality after focusing on Oncology. “Prior to joining Pain Management, I…
Fall is a favorite season for many, but it can also be a stressful time. The kids are back in the thick of school and parents are rushing to transport them and help with homework. The flu might be starting to make its way into the house (and of course everyone gets it!). Football season…
Nobody wants to catch the flu, but people get it all of the time. In fact, according to WebMD, “5% to 20% of the U.S. population will get the flu, on average, each year.” And, while the flu itself doesn’t seem all that frightening to many of us, people do die from it. To be exact, WebMD stated that 3,000…