April 2018 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Spring is always torture for people with allergies. Usually sometime in March or April there’s a sudden shift away from wintry weather that encourages plants to release pollen into the air. Windy conditions then send that pollen into our noses, throats, and eyes. The pollen trigger allergy symptoms that range from congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes to headaches, diarrhea, and even depression. So what can you do if allergies are hitting you hard this year? Determine...

Do you have the “sitting disease?” How much of your time do you spend sitting in a chair or on a sofa? We all know the adverse health effects of obesity. New research, however, shows us that even people with a normal BMI who do nothing but sit all day are also at risk for medical problems. A growing body of research shows that long periods of physical inactivity raise your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Not getting enough exercise...

There’s no doubt that Type II diabetes is on the rise in the United States and around the world. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes there’s a lot you can do to improve your health. The secret to managing Type II diabetes isn’t necessarily found in a pill. In most cases, the best way to treat/prevent Type II diabetes is to practice healthy habits on a regular basis. Keep close tabs on your diet. A healthy diet for people with Type II diabetes should include...

Testicular cancer occurs when cancer cells form in one or both testicles. These cells begin to change or grow uncontrollably developing in a mass or a tumor. The cells can also invade the bloodstream and lymph system spreading the cancer to other areas of the body. Unfortunately, not much can be done to prevent testicular cancer.  It’s the most common form of cancer in men age 15-35. It’s also one of the most treatable and curable forms of cancer, but early...