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22 Mar , 2019

Skin Issues Related to 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 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...

27 Feb , 2019

Intermittent Fasting

Noah Ginnett

fasting, intermittent fasting, nutrition fridays Nutrition Friday Articles

Ever thought about skipping breakfast? New research on Intermittent Fasting suggests that you should! Today we’d like to talk about a popular dieting routine known as “Intermittent-Fasting”. While fasting was widely considered to be a sin by hea...

21 Feb , 2019

Preventing Hypertension Through Stress Management

Miranda Eastman

Cardiology Articles

Almost every doctor’s appointment begins with a checkup of your vitals, the signs your body uses to indicate the functionality of the most important, life-sustaining operations. Included in this check-up should be a test of your blood pressure. Wh...

18 Feb , 2019

Food Choices and Arthritis

Miranda Eastman

arthritis, diet, nutrition Nutrition Friday Articles, Rheumatology

For many years, doctors regarded arthritis as the type of disease where once you had it, you were stuck with it. However, recent suggests that your food choices may be able to not only reduce arthritis when present, but may be able to prevent it....