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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Unlike traditional medicine that often focuses on medications, lifestyle medicine emphasizes preventive and curative strategies tailored to the individual. Why Act Now?

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. What Is a Primary Care Visit? Absolutely.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

There, as medical director, I had a friend and ally in the behavioral health director, and both our departments underwent years of rapid growth. The organization now employs a single psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. 16 years ago I was a newcomer, at age 56, in the northernmost part of Maine.

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

It includes the following: Medical history. Building a Positive Relationship With Food Many people associate food with guilt or stress, particularly when managing weight. Encouraging Physical Activity While nutrition is the primary focus, weight management benefits from a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise.

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. Medical interventions for a restful night Some individuals need additional support to increase sleep quality, especially if lifestyle changes fail to show improvements. Consult a doctor, sleep specialist, or therapist for the right diagnosis and treatment.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

But these early systems often struggled with complex medical terminology and the natural flow of conversation. For many of us, the emergence of medical scribes, both in-person and remote, provided a valuable solution, offloading documentation and allowing us to have more focused patient interactions.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

Come prepared to your doctors’ appointment: Make sure you are scheduled for a problem visit, not a physical or check-up, so that you are scheduled appropriately in the correct time slot and there will not be confusion about billing. If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have.