Tag Archives: Need
We need to be more focused on those patients who find the holidays hard
I am beginning to think that we should not see chronic care patients between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It just makes us look bad. Our quality metrics make the last blood pressure and the previous diabetic lab test of the year for each of our patients our final report card. We should quit while… Read More »
The Gear You Need for a New Year (and a New You)
Let’s be real: You may or may not keep the New Year’s resolutions you made, but the start of a new year is as good as any opportunity for a fresh start. So whether you’re headed to the gym for the first time in six months, or you’re planning to make some headway on your… Read More »
Acne: What you need to know
When the teenage years arrive, they often come with those annoying, distinctive pimples on the face, and often on the chest and back too. These little skin imperfections tend to go away as we get older, but for some of us, the painful, red and sometimes yellow “zits” may last a lot longer into adulthood.… Read More »
How to get to sleep: The one drink you need before bed to help you get your forty winks
It’s safe to say that ‘Veganuary’ is in full swing, with many, including a number of celebrity advocates and social media health gurus, taking on the challenge. Among veganism’s many health benefits, turning your back on a carnivorous lifestyle could also aid a good night’s sleep. Many vegan foods contain high levels of sleep-inducing chemicals,… Read More »