Health Tips

DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip

The number of West Nile virus cases in Arizona is increasing this year. The West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease and can cause serious health issues and even lead to death. Protect yourself from mosquitos with repellents, long sleeves and avoid areas with stagnate water.

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Did You Know

Brown rice contains 43% more protein, 105% more fiber and 425% more omega-3 fatty acids than white rice. Brown rice may be the better option and fit into your diet.

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Patient Review

“Dr. Perez is the best. Takes his time, is thorough, is compassionate, and listens! I’ve recommended several others here, and they have all been happy too! Also, his staff is nice too!” – Elisabeth A.

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Health Quote

“Sufficient sleep, exercise, healthy food, friendship, and peace of mind are necessities, not luxuries.” – Mark Halperin

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DC Ranch Family Health Tip

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancers in the US. To help prevent skin cancer avoid tanning beds, apply sunscreen, wear a wide brim hat and sunglasses. If you notice suspicious spots on your skin or changes in existing spots or growths, you should talk to your doctor.

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Did You Know

Stretching helps blood flow to muscles which will help reduce post-workout soreness, shorten recovery time and improve overall health. Good blood circulation will also lower your heart rate since it doesn’t have to work so hard and your blood pressure should become more consistent.

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SculpSure vs. Cool Sculpting – Which One is Right For You?

Even with diet and exercise, many people are stuck with areas of fat that won’t go away. Some of these people have investigated treatments that destroy fat cells without surgery or injections. Two of these treatments are SculpSure and Cool Sculpting. While the treatments target the same problem, they have some important differences. The Treatment…

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Quote by Alessandra Ambrosio

“Take care of yourself, be healthy, and always believe you can be successful in anything you truly want.” – Alessandra Ambrosio

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DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip

Cold water may not be the most relaxing way to shower but it does have more benefits than hot water. Research shows that cold or lukewarm showers can help your skin, stimulate weight loss, improve circulation, help muscle recovery, wake up and much more.

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Did You Know

While microneedling is an excellent treatment on its own, when it is combined with PRP results are typically more dramatic and appear more quickly. The addition of PRP also expedites the healing process.

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Do You Need Another Measles Vaccination?

You may have heard some of the news stories. Measles, a highly contagious virus that was eliminated in the United States in 2000, has made an alarming comeback. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the United States so far in 2019. That’s a…

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Quote by Elbert Hubbard

“If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.”  – Elbert Hubbard

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