We get it, the holidays are a time for family. Despite the current climate in 2020, we’re craving some sense of normalcy across the board, especially regarding family-oriented holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly process food for energy use. The body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use its own as properly as it should. As a result, this causes sugar buildup in the bloodstream, hence the reason people often associate diabetes with sugar.
Flu season is right around the corner. Here at Elevated Health, we’re walking you through our six favorite preventive ways to stay ahead of it this year.
When was the last time you thought about your health insurance? Like, really thought about it? Many get stuck in a certain way of thinking that it’s either traditional insurance or no insurance, thereby only really having one option. But, have you heard about direct primary care insurance? If you’ve heard of it, do you know what it means and how it differs from what you might be used to? That’s what we’re going to be answering today: is direct primary care worth it?
Have you ever gotten more than a second glance during your doctor’s visit? Do you feel like they’re glued to their clipboard or computer the whole time they’re in the room with you? That goes back to the fact that a traditional doctor’s office tends to treat patients as a number on their queue rather than a human being.
It’s officially Pumpkin Spice Latte season!
While you sip or eat your favorite PSL flavored treats, continue to read our top fall wellness tips!
Summertime calls for fresh and tasty salads and this recipe screams summertime! So gather up locally picked strawberries, perfectly ripe avocados, and freshly picked mint!
You may feel overwhelmed, scattered, and anxious. Here are some suggestions for shifting your focus, grounding in what you know, and make the best of the summer months.
Do you ever hear someone say something along the lines of, “they’ve been our family medicine doctor for years”? Well, there’s a reason for this. Unlike doctors who specialize in a specific field – say an obstetrician, gynecologist, or urologist, etc. – family physicians cater to several different needs within an entire family, and sometimes a couple generations will even use the same family medicine doctor!
