Man taking blood sample

If you have diabetes, then you may hear your doctor say that you need to control your A1c. Maybe your doctor talks to about your A1c during every office visit, but it doesn’t seem to improve. Or, maybe your doctor gave you some general guidelines about how to lower your A1c, but you’re still lost…. Read More

Man in bed with stomach pain

Diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal occurrence, but it can get out of hand pretty quickly. While most diarrhea clears up on its own, there are certain instances in which diarrhea can be deadly. Depending on the source of diarrhea, there are treatment options that you can take to treat it at home. However, more serious… Read More

Lowering Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the “silent killer” because it often goes unnoticed and can worsen over time. Having high blood pressure can negatively affect your heart, brain, kidneys and eyes if left untreated. More specifically, high blood pressure can increase your risk of stroke, vision loss, heart attack, heart failure, kidney… Read More

Heartburn

Late night heartburn can ruin any night out. If you suffer from frequent heartburn (also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or “GERD”), there are several dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the frequency and severity of your heartburn. Keep reading for information about how to get rid of heartburn. In this article,… Read More