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How Sprouts Enhance Your Health for Better life for You

Rao Doctor

Their high-water content can also help with hydration, which is essential for weight management. A balanced microbiome can support immune function, weight management, and mood regulation. When seeds germinate, they produce more antioxidants, which can help combat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

In this blog, we will explore the significance of regular health check-ups and how they contribute to your overall well-being. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

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Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Vascular Physician

Treatment Options Conservative management includes lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and regular physical exercise. Medications to use include controlling dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes along with antiplatelet therapy. The neurologic symptoms may worsen with exercise of the upper extremity.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss.

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Lipodermatosclerosis

Vascular Physician

Etiology: a chronic form of stasis dermatitis resulting from venous hypertension that causes increased capillary permeability and allows leakage of fibrinogen and erythrocytes into the dermis. Treatment: CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT - Compression therapy: 20-30mmHg knee-high compression stockings - Leg elevation and exercise - Skin care

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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, our friendly team can help you manage your PAD symptoms and create a treatment plan to protect your circulatory health and live your best life. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about preventing, treating, and managing PAD.

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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. As described by my friend Jack Penner elsewhere in this blog series, a core tenet of analytic reasoning involves interpretation of the pretest and posttest probabilities of a disease. We walked down to the emergency room and reviewed his chart.

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