March 2022 - Elite Care Family Medicine

The temps warm up early here in Mississippi, which means your kiddos are probably already itching to get outside! As your kids spend time playing outside whether it’s at home or at a park playground, it’s important to take certain precautions to keep them safe. You can be cautious without feeling like a helicopter parent. Here’s how. Establish a Designated Play Area The backyard reigns as the preferred play area for most families. It’s private and keeps...

A common misconception about type 2 diabetes is that people develop it from consuming too much sugar. While too much sugar for anyone isn’t a good thing, this myth is just that--a myth. In fact, many other factors collide to bring type 2 diabetes into the equation--genetics probably playing the biggest factor.  That’s right. Contrary to popular belief, type 2 diabetes is not caused by something you did to yourself. For too long, diabetes has been lumped into...

Snacking may be the biggest detriment to an otherwise well-rounded diet. Think about it. If you eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and fill your plate with a colorful variety of vegetables and fruit along with a healthy protein, you’re eating a good diet. That is…until hunger rolls through mid-morning or mid-afternoon (or both) and suddenly your good efforts are dashed in one bite of a Snickers bar and a drink of a Rainy Day Latte.  The main reason we choose...