by Shilpa Amin MD CAQ FAAFP | Dec 11, 2018
Read More Urine comprises water, salts, and waste products from the kidneys. The balance of these compounds can affect the urine’s acidity levels, which specialists measure in pH. The pH is the measurement of how acidic or alkaline a person’s urine is.... 
by Stacy Sampson DO | Nov 27, 2018
Read More Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes can cause a range of symptoms and health issues, including hair loss. However, good blood sugar control may help reverse the effects of hair loss. Hair loss is a natural part of the hair’s life cycle. As hair reaches the final... 
by Stacy Sampson DO | Nov 26, 2018
Read More Purple or blue feet may be a sign of an underlying health condition. Some possible causes of foot discoloration include injuries, Raynaud’s disease, peripheral arterial disease, and frostbite. Skin can become blue or purple due to bruising, but this... by Natalie Olsen RD LD ACSM EP-C | Nov 23, 2018
Read More Peanut butter is a firm favorite among adults and children alike. Although tasty, many people wonder about the health benefits of peanut butter. Peanuts and peanut butter contain nutrients that may boost a person’s heart health and improve blood sugar... by Suzanne Falck MD FACP | Nov 23, 2018
Read More Type 2 Diabetes Insulin is central to the treatment of diabetes, as all types of diabetes occur due to the body’s inability to use blood sugar efficiently as a result of insufficient, ineffective, or nonexistent insulin supplies. The innovative... by Katherine Marengo LDN RD | Nov 21, 2018
Read More Type 2 Diabetes One of the most challenging types of food for people with diabetes to find is dessert. Doctors will generally encourage people with diabetes to avoid sugars and carbohydrates. However, by making some simple nutritional changes, it is possible... 