Women's Health Archives - Elite Care Family Medicine

When Mark Zuckerberg married his bride, Priscilla Chan, it was no surprise that this couple immediately began using their power and influence to make a difference in the areas of life they value most, including healthcare. The question now is, will Mark Zuckerberg discover the next big cure? Chan, a former pediatrician, combined her passion for healthcare with her husband’s passion for technology and innovation to form the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. The...

Many of us love to renew wellness efforts in the spring. But if you’ve been out of the workout game for an extended time due to a long illness, like covid-19, getting back into an active routine is easier said than done. In fact, you could easily overdo it and cause injury or make yourself sick. Don’t, however, let this discourage you from getting started. With the right guidance, you can ease back into exercise safely.  How to Ease Back into Exercise After An...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two distinct gastrointestinal disorders that are often confused for one another but are not the same condition.  Why IBS and IBD are Thought to Be the Same Many patients mistakenly believe that IBS and IBD are one and the same. Though the conditions do share some similarities, they are different diseases.  What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome is known as a functional...