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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Anti-Inflammatory Living

Doctor Rachel

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about inflammation in your body, but inflammation is a buzz-word in the medical community these days is because it is such an important part of health and wellness. David Banner, when he transforms into the incredible Hulk, with collateral damage to buildings and healthy tissue everywhere.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When dealing with chest congestion, it’s important to understand potential warning signs, as well as what type of medical care to seek for them. F or higher, chest pain, or blood in your saliva, you should consider seeking medical attention for chest congestion. Listen to a discussion on chest congestion.

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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

Authors of an abstract presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions called for a holistic, chronic treatment model to support children and young adults with obesity. Guidelines recommend treating obesity with medications and lifestyle changes.” In 2024, obesity medications were prescribed for 1.5%

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How Can Chronic Care Management Help with Chronic Diseases?

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, and liver cirrhosis can require extensive treatment and care to prevent fatal. Life is not always easy for individuals who experience chronic diseases. Long-term illness can cause patients to be irritable and exhausted.

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Substance use disorder treatment available at Direct Doctors

The Direct Doctors Difference

It is a disease just as much as diabetes or asthma. Like other chronic illnesses, there are medications available to help with substance use disorder. There are also medications that can help people with alcohol use disorder. ​ ​Of course, medication alone will not get someone to recovery. .

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What is Integrative Medicine?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

It includes everything from surgery to traditional medications, as well as typically prescribed lifestyle changes (like weight loss). You may see a conventional doctor for surgery or conventional medication, and be referred to an acupuncturist for your other needs. What Is Integrative Medicine? There are two main types of medicine.