Alcohol might help calm you down and help you relax after a long work day but having too many drinks can lower your white blood cells and weaken your immune system.Those are just a few of the many effects of overindulgence of alcohol.
Heat stroke is a serious medical concern and can happen in any environment or climate. The terms “heat stroke” and “heat exhaustion” are often used interchangeably but they are actually different. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke have some common symptoms but heat exhaustion is typically the precursor to heat stroke if left untreated. Heat stroke…
DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip: Get up and move periodically throughout your day. Constantly sitting can lead to health problems and slow your metabolism. Set an alarm or find a good app to remind you to get up and move every hour or so.
Coffee has more benefits than just providing you with energy. Coffee contains antioxidants that may improve insulin density and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. The way that the coffee is brewed might also play a role in creating those benefits.
When it comes to anti-aging treatments and wrinkle reduction procedures, there are a lot to choose from and the array of options can be confusing. Which one works best? Will the results last? Is it safe? Pellevé RF Wrinkle Reduction is a science-based procedure that utilizes the latest anti-aging technology available to reduce facial wrinkles…
DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip: Use extra virgin olive oil when you can. It is full of heart health monounsaturated fats and contains polyphenols that area powerful antioxidant. Extra virgin olive oil can also lower your risk of a heart attack and has many other health benefits.
According to the Mayo Clinic, women are three times more likely than men to have migraines. Family history is one of the most common risk factors for having migraines.
Featured Benefit of Pellevé – Eyes – Smooth out eyelid wrinkles and crow’s feet to refresh those tired eyes.
As everyone begins a new school year there is excitement, anticipation, and…germs. When children are in school they tend to be exposed to a wide array of germs and bacteria from other children in the classroom and on the playground. Nobody wants to see the tell-tale symptoms of a cold, strep throat, or the flu…
DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip: If you develop suspicious spots or growths on your skin, or you notice changes in existing spots or growths, make an appointment with your doctor. To lower your risk of skin cancer, avoid exposing your skin to sunlight and other sources of UV radiation for extended periods of time.
Exercising, eating healthy, lowering your MBI, not smoking, managing your stress and avoid being dehydrated are some of the ways you can reduce your risk of having a stroke. Get check ups and live a healthy lifestyle to help prevent a stroke.
Vitamins and supplements can be a hugely beneficial and convenient way to get necessary nutrients that you may be lacking or not otherwise easily get in your daily nutrition. But, as we have often seen, not all supplements are created equal. In fact, many studies have found that what you think you are getting in…
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