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16 May , 2019

Orthopedic Surgeon, Anto Fritz M.D., Joins Healthpointe Team

Healthpointe is pleased to announce the newest addition to their team of distinguished medical professionals: Dr. Anto T. A. Fritz. Dr. Fritz is fellowship trained in spine surgery, sports medicine, and foot & ankle. He will be practicing at He...

8 May , 2019

How does “Added Sugar” Affect your Health? (It Ain’t So Sweet)

Noah Ginnett

added sugar, diet, Heart Disease, keto, keto diet, ketogenic diet Cardiology

Added Sugar May be Sweet for Your Taste Buds, but it Isn’t Kind to Your Heart Nutritionists recommend limiting the amount of added sugar in your diet. This is for its known links to cavities, weight gain, and diabetes, as well as the accompanying...

4 May , 2019

Diarrhea Causes and Treatments

Miranda Eastman

diarrhea, digestion, gastrointestinal health Internal Medicine

Diarrhea can be an embarrassing topic to approach, especially when paired with concerns about your health. Nobody wants to go about their day running to the bathroom repeatedly, but aside from the humiliation factor, diarrhea can be an indication o...

3 May , 2019

Healthy Eating: The Proper Pick-me-up for Depression

Noah Ginnett

depression, diet, mediterranean diet Nutrition Fridays, Psychology

Have you been feeling a little down lately? If so, chances are that you have also been eating poorly as a result. Unhealthy diets are a precursor to obesity, which could then lead to body-image issues, which could lead to depression, which could th...

19 Apr , 2019

Common Causes and Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections

Miranda Eastman

Internal Medicine

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are any type of infection that occurs somewhere along the urinary system, whether it be the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. According to the Mayo Clinic, UTIs are extremely common, with over 3 million cases occ...

30 Mar , 2019

National Doctors’ Day 3/30/2019

Kim McIntosh

doctors' day, National Doctors' Day, ryan culver Employee Spotlight, Holidays

March 30th is celebrated as National Doctors’ Day to commemorate all the contributions that physicians have made to help improve the lives of individuals and of the community. In the US, the holiday was the idea of Eudora Brown Almond, wife of a pr...

29 Mar , 2019

Mediterranean Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Noah Ginnett

diet, mediterranean diet, nutrition fridays, weight loss Nutrition Fridays

A diet based on the eating styles of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea has now become popular for its proven health benefits, as well as its touted potential for weight loss. Ranked as the #1 Best Diet Overall by U.S. News and World Report,...

22 Mar , 2019

Skin Issues Related to Diabetes

Miranda Eastman

diabetes, diabetic skin problems, skin conditions, skin problems Dermatology, Diabetes

When it comes to diabetes, one of the biggest concerns that people bring up is the fear of amputation. While not exactly common, unmanaged diabetes can result in the loss of a limb, most often the foot (around 80%). These amputations almost always...

17 Mar , 2019

How to Avoid (or Treat) Hangovers Healthily this St. Patrick’s Day

Miranda Eastman

alcohol, hangover, hangover cure, healthy hangover cure, St. Patrick's Day Holidays, Pain Management

By the time you reach mid-adulthood, it is likely that you will have experienced a hangover after a night of partying. The word ‘hangover’ actually refers to the grouping of symptoms that occur after drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. The most...

8 Mar , 2019

OMAD: Intermittent Fasting’s New Extreme

Noah Ginnett

diet, dieting, IF, intermittent fasting, OMAD, one meal a day Nutrition Fridays

Several weeks ago we wrote a blog that put a spotlight on Intermittent Fasting (IF), a trending meal-timing plan that has begun to show great results in achieving weight-loss. Today, we would like to follow up on our previous article by going in-de...