Know Your Fats: Healthy vs. Unhealthy
There are a variety of fats in the foods we eat, and some are better than others. Of these varieties, there are four major types of fats: Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated…
Seniors
Diet or Regular? Which Should You Choose?
If you follow a well-balanced diet without limitations (“everything in moderation”), regular or diet soda every now and then can be an enjoyable part of life. But which one is…
Tips for Losing or Maintaining Weight Through Balanced Eating
There is more than one way to achieve healthy eating patterns to help reach your weight loss and maintenance goals. Slower weight loss leads to greater success in long-term weight…
What is Keto, Really?
The keto diet has recently become very popular – but is it right for everyone? What is keto? The ketogenic (keto) diet is high in healthy fats, moderate in proteins…
9 Things You Should Know About Thyroid Nodules
What is the thyroid gland? It is a butterfly-shaped, hormone-producing gland located in the anterior portion of the neck. Its main function is to produce thyroid hormone, responsible for the…
Diabetes: Know Your Numbers
If you have diabetes, you may think your blood glucose value is the only important number, but there are others you should know. The more you know about your numbers…
When the Heat is On, Protect Yourself
During warm weather months, people are spending time out in the sun playing sports, swimming, walking and enjoying the outdoors. However, most people are not aware that once the temperature…
Staying Healthy While Traveling
Whether you’ll be relaxing on a beach in the Outer Banks, exploring Asheville, or simply visiting family in South Carolina, it’s important to make the necessary preparations to stay healthy…
Heliocare: An Oral Supplement to Protect Against Sun Exposure
Did you know an oral supplement could help protect your skin from the harmful and unwanted effects of sun exposure? Heliocare is a dietary supplement that contains Polypodium leucotomos, a…
The ABCs of Internal Medicine
For primary care, do you see an MD or a DO? Does that doctor have an NP or a PA? Can NPs and PAs write prescriptions? And if they can,…