August 2019 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Think the need for immunizations ends when we graduate grade school? Think again! The need for immunizations continues throughout adulthood, including boosters for some of the vaccinations you received as a child. For instance, the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine should be “boosted” every ten years. If you were born after 1957, have no documentation of receiving the vaccine or having an infection of the diseases, you should also receive 1-2 more...

Heartburn and acid reflux are painful yet easily treated conditions. From TUMS to OTC ranitidine, finding a solution for your acid reflux symptoms is as simple as making a trip to your local pharmacy, grocery or big box store, and even the nearby gas station. But new studies by researchers in Austria indicate some of the medicines could be solving one problem while exacerbating another. Their research indicates a link between the use of anti-acid medication and...

Getting and staying in shape is better when you do it with friends! Working out doesn’t have to be a solo experience but sometimes even hitting the gym gets old and it can be hard to work out in a pair or group in a crowded fitness center. The great news is, you can find a ton of ways to be active with friends. Not sure where to begin? We’ve got seven fun ways to get started today. Start a walking group. Set a place and time to meet up and walk the...