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19 Apr , 2019

Common Causes and Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections

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

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 Friday Articles

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 Articles, Diabetes Articles

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 Holiday Articles, Pain Management Articles

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 Friday Articles

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...

6 Mar , 2019

The Weaker Point: Achilles Tendon Injuries

Kim McIntosh

achilles tendon, ankles, feet, podiatry Orthopedics Articles

Most of us are familiar with the Greek myth of Achilles, who was held by his heel and dipped in the River Styx, granting him near invincibility. He grew into a formidable warrior, but eventually was shot in the heel by a poisonous arrow, leading to...

1 Mar , 2019

Healthpointe Releases New Website for its Functional Restoration Program

Noah Ginnett

Chronic Pain, FRP, Functional Restoration Program, Opioids Press Release Articles

Healthpointe Medical Group is pleased to announce the release of its new website, TheFunctionalRestorationProgram.com, dedicated to providing patients with key information and research in regards to integrated chronic pain treatment at Healthpointe...

28 Feb , 2019

Debunking Diabetes Myths – What You Need to Know

Miranda Eastman

blood sugar, common myths, diabetes, facts Diabetes Articles

This chronic disease affects millions of people every year. Diabetes refers to a grouping of relatively common diseases that affect how the body’s blood glucose (or more commonly, blood sugar) is regulated and utilized. Most people have heard of T...

27 Feb , 2019

Oxytocin: The Real ‘Heart-Beat’ Behind Valentine’s Day

Noah Ginnett

Oxytocin, Valentine's Day Psychology Articles

Why do we love? Why do we hug? Why do we enjoy intimacy? There are many theological and scientific questions surrounding the concept of love. Since Valentine’s Day is here, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about Oxytocin, i.e. the “l...