March 2021 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Staying home when you have a contagious illness like the flu is key to slowing the spread of sickness, but many of us believe a simple cold is no reason to stop everyday life. Workouts are an important part of many of our everyday routines, but is it one to give up for a few days while you fight a cold?  The answers are mixed when it comes to exercise and colds. Some studies have indicated that exercise can help prevent colds by boosting the immune system but others...

Drug screen tests, more commonly known as drug tests, are used to detect the presence of illicit drugs in one’s system. EliteCare offers a 12-panel drug test for employers and patients. The 12-panel drug test detects drugs such as: AmphetaminesMethamphetaminesBenzodiazepinesBarbituratesMarijuanaCocainePCPMethadoneOpioids Drug screen tests are most often used by employers for pre-employment screening for new hires. Drug rehab centers also frequently test their...

Nutrition is essential to our health. However, we encounter so many nutrition “tips” it’s difficult to know what’s fact and what’s fiction. Some of these myths may seem harmless but in fact, they can be quite detrimental to your health. Today we’re busting five nutrition myths commonly believed to be true by most people.  Myth #1 High-Fat Foods are Unhealthy The term high-fat misleads many to believe these foods are unhealthy to consume and lead to...

Want to live longer? Eat more fruits and veggies. Sure, we’ve heard our entire lives that fruits and vegetables are what you need to grow healthy and strong. But the latest study, which analyzed data from more than 2 million people, suggests consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables each day lowers your risk of early death.  The recent study reported in Health Day News and WebMD, compared people who ate five servings of fruits and vegetables per day with...