January 2020 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Welcome to the middle of January, where many of our New Year’s resolutions go to die or be tossed to the wayside until next year. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. You don’t need another new year to get back on the wagon (again). You just need a new attitude and perhaps a few adjustments to your resolutions. Check out our suggestions for getting back on the resolution wagon and making the year a success. Write it all down! Some people love lists,...

Cold season is here, and, as you know, there’s not a lot you can do to get rid of a cold virus. Your best option is to treat the symptoms and stay home so you don’t spread the cold to others. When it comes to treating a cold at home, most of us are quick to run to the nearest general store to stock up on over-the-counter medicines like pain relievers and decongestants. But how safe are these medicines? Every medicine comes with risks, and determining if the...

At the beginning of a new year, two friends started plans to lose weight and improve their health. Their target weight loss goals were similar, but each friend had very different plans for reaching the finish line.  One started a diet based on a point system that completely changed the way they ate but included no exercise other than their usual routine housework and short walks to work across the street. The other friend made small but significant changes to their...

Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by either a bacteria, virus or fungi. The most common causes are bacteria and viruses, including the common cold and flu viruses. Anyone can get pneumonia, but the complications of the disease are much more serious for certain people including young children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems. Complications from pneumonia include: PleurisyLung abscessesBacteria in the bloodstream If left untreated, these...