Understanding gut health and inflammation: 4 tips for a healthier digestive system
Learn how to support gut health and reduce inflammation with expert advice from Tryon Medical Partners’ Dr. Messiha.
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Doctor-approved summer safety guide: what to bring on a road trip, to the beach, or into the woods
Tryon Medical Partners internal medicine specialist, Elaine Campbell, DO, discusses summer safety, including what medicines and health items to pack for the beach, a camping trip, a day on the…
Calm in the chaos: how to decrease stress with four simple changes
Tryon Medical Partners’ Nurse Practitioner (NP) Galbraith provides four helpful tips on how to decrease stress, relax your mind, and overcome burnout.
The benefits of meditation and mindfulness: three tips for getting started
Discover the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises for stress relief from family medicine specialist Megan Okuda, PA-C, at Tryon Medical.
Preventing spring sports injuries: a guide for weekend warriors
As spring temperatures rise, weekend warriors across the country eagerly return to baseball, pickleball, and other favorite seasonal sports. However, the enthusiasm to jump back into sports after winter can…
Key facts about cortisol: your body’s built-in alarm system
Tryon Medical Partners’ Dr. Amin explains how cortisol affects everything from stress to weight, and teaches ways to keep the “stress hormone” in balance.
Beyond Dry January: why every month is right for an alcohol reset
Have you caught yourself thinking, “I missed Dry January, so I guess I’ll wait until Sober October”? You’re not alone. From happy hours to weekend brunches to holiday celebrations, alcohol…
Does cranberry juice help UTIs? The truth about common medical myths
Medical myths are widespread and can often lead to confusion about our health. From the belief that green mucus automatically means a bacterial infection to thinking that cracking your knuckles…
Running red: everything you need to know about nosebleeds
Nobody likes surprises – especially when they involve blood dripping from their nose at an inopportune moment. Yet nosebleeds, or epistaxis as medical professionals call them, are remarkably common, affecting…
Where mind meets muscle: the relationship between mental health and physical health
The old saying “healthy body, healthy mind” might be more revolutionary than our ancestors ever imagined. As science peels back the layers of human wellness, we’re discovering that the connection…