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Kratom: What is it? And, lots of other details….
I attended a medical student presentation recently and learned some interesting facts about kratom. What is it?Kratom is a natural substance derived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree, native to Southeast Asia. Its main active compound is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), an opioid. … Continue reading
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Colon Cancer Screening: Why starting at age 45 matters…
As a family physician, I want to share important news that could save lives. Recent research from the American Cancer Society shows that more people between ages 45 and 49 are getting screened for colon cancer! As a result, more … Continue reading
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Taking care of your heart during menopause: What every woman should know…
As a family doctor who is also a Menopause Society Certified Provider, I often talk with perimenopausal and menopausal women. This stage of life brings many changes, and it’s an important time to focus on your heart health. A new … Continue reading
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When should you take your blood pressure medication?
Do you or someone you love take medicine for high blood pressure? A new study says that taking it at bedtime might help even more than taking it in the morning! This study was shared by HealthDay and published in … Continue reading
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Speak Out: Defend Vaccine Science and Public health!
The American Academy of Family Physicians urges you to take action to support access to and public trust in vaccines, one of the most effective public health interventions in history. In a deeply concerning move, Health and Human Services (HHS) … Continue reading
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Are Vaccines Becoming Harder to Access? Which ones should you get?! A Family Doctor’s Perspective
As a family physician, I love vaccines! Vaccines are among the safest and most effective tools modern medicine has to prevent serious illness. I’m increasingly concerned by a trend in clinics while talking with patients: vaccines are becoming harder to … Continue reading
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What I’ve learned in 30 years of doctoring…
Stay curious – Medicine evolves. I tell the medical students that half of what we learn in medical school we thereafter find out is wrong. The real question is which half is wrong? And, what is the right answer. Overall, … Continue reading
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Do nuts cause diverticulitis? Recent research is interesting
Diverticulosis is a common condition affecting the large intestine in which small pouches, called diverticula, form in the colon wall. This occurs as the wall of the intestine has weak spots that when pushed against with stool, bow out. While … Continue reading
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Sleep: Does melatonin help sleep? Which melatonin to buy?
The consensus statement from sleep medicine physicians is that sleep medications should not be a chronic therapy, especially for children. Some hints about melatonin Melatonin. There is no FDA-approved melatonin. Because of this, the amount of melatonin in each tablet/gummie … Continue reading
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Shingles Vaccine Benefits: Lower Heart Disease Risk?
I understand that vaccines are a touchy subject. But, as a 30-year family medicine physician, I LOVE vaccines! They decrease infection and save lives. Do I sound like a cheerleader? A recent study found that people who get the shingles … Continue reading
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