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Birth control is the act of preventing pregnancy. Methods include medications, procedures, devices, and behaviors. Availability Some methods, such as condoms, are widely available at drug stores. Other methods, such as prescription pills, require seeing a #doctor or #clinician ... Many elements need to be considered by women, men, or couples at any given point in their lifetimes when choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method. These elements include safety, effectiveness, availability (including accessibility and affordability), and acceptability. Voluntary informed choice of contraceptive methods is an essential guiding principle, and contraceptive counseling, when applicable, might be an important contributor to the successful use of contraceptive methods. In choosing a method of contraception, dual protection from the simultaneous risk for HIV and other STDs also should be considered. Although hormonal contraceptives and IUDs are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, they do not protect against STDs, including HIV. Consistent and correct use of the male latex condom reduces the risk for HIV infection and other STDs, including chlamydial infection, gonococcal infection, and trichomoniasis. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #physician #obgyn #iud #contraception #pregnancy #birthcontrol #doctors #nurses #medicalclinic #healthcareproviders #healthy #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

Eat healthy Be healthy Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. In fact, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #healthcare #diet #health #healthy #doctors #nurses #medicalclinic #medical #physician #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

What is allergic rhinitis Allergic #rhinitis is commonly known as hay fever. It is a common #respiratory #illness that affects the quality of life, productivity and other co-morbid conditions including asthma. It is an Immunoglobulin E mediated disease. It is caused by hypersensitivity reaction where the patient is #allergic to irritants such as dust, pollen, smoke, pollution. It can affect any age group in children as well as adults. Allergic Rhinitis is commonly associated ...with symptoms of #asthma and eczema. Your #immunesystem typically responds to the harmless substance which acts as an intruder. This is called the Allergan. The immune system responds to the allergen by releasing histamine and chemical mediators that typically cause symptoms of nose, mouth, throat, eyes and ears. Internally it will be due to lower immunity which can cause the problem because of which reoccurrence and relapse are quite common. You have an #allergy when the body overreacts to some Allergan which may be normal for others. To subside this from root cause is essential. Taking some precaution like avoidance of Allergan is essential. symptoms of allergic rhinitis: Runny nose Watery fluent coryza: cold Frequent cough which may be dry or productive Continous Sneezing Itchy nose Congested nose Watery eyes Stoppage of nose Anosmia loss of smell Snoring #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #medical #health #healthcare #medicalclinic #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

A study published in 2014 looked at 198 patients to further investigate whether eating a strict plant-based #diet could stop or reverse #heart disease. It found of the 177 #patients who stuck to the diet, the majority reported a reduction in symptoms and 22 per cent had #disease reversal confirmed by test results. The idea that a low-fat #vegetarian or #vegan diet could ‘reverse’ #heartdisease has been circulating for more than 20 years. This way of eating has become more pop...ular in the last couple of years. It has lots of benefits, but the truth is more complex than headlines suggest. We know that changing your diet and #lifestyle as well as taking prescribed #medications will help slow the progression of #coronary heart disease, but reversal is another matter. Evidence for a plant-based diet originated in the 1980s, in a very small study of 22 people. It found that four participants had a reversal of the disease in their arteries after following a very strict plant-based diet. This is interesting, but the results needed to be confirmed in larger and longer-term studies. Remember, a plant-based diet isn’t automatically healthy... It’s still important to read food labels and understand what you are eating. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #healthydiet #healthcare #healthy #food #nutrition #doctors #medicalclinic #health #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

Kidney stones are deposits of minerals and salts that crystallize in the kidneys. They become solid, and passing them in the urine can be extremely painful. Read More: https://moreliaclinic.com/10-ways-to-prevent-kidney-stones/ #telehealth #telemedicine #kidneystones #kidneydisease #kidney #health #heathcare #healthy #healthylifestyle #diet #doctors #nurses #medical #medicalclinic #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

What should I do if I think my baby is allergic or intolerant to cows' milk? If you think your baby is having a reaction to cows' milk, see your GP to discuss your concerns. They will be able to assess if your baby's symptoms may be caused by a cows' milk allergy or something else. Make sure you get #medical advice before taking cows' milk out of your child's diet as it contains important nutrients.... Cows' milk allergy in babies Cows' milk allergy (CMA), also called cows' milk protein allergy, is one of the most common childhood food allergies. It is estimated to affect around 7% of babies under 1, though most children grow out of it by the age of 5. CMA typically develops when cows' milk is first introduced into your baby's diet either in formula or when your baby starts eating solids. More rarely, it can affect babies who are exclusively breastfed because of cows' milk from the mother's diet passing to the baby through breast milk. There are 2 main types of CMA: immediate CMA where symptoms typically begin within minutes of having cows' milk delayed CMA where symptoms typically begin several hours, or even days, after having cows' milk Symptoms of cows' milk allergy Cows' milk allergy can cause a wide range of symptoms, including: skin reactions such as a red itchy rash or swelling of the lips, face and around the eyes digestive problems such as stomach ache, vomiting, colic, diarrhoea or constipation hay fever-like symptoms such as a runny or blocked nose eczema that does not improve with treatment #telegealth #telemedicine #internalmeficine #cowsmilkallergy #milk #medicalclinic #healthcare #generalpractitioner #physician #doctors #healthy #health #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

Findings from a new observational study support most of the current dietary guidelines on fruits and vegetables. Daily intake of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables was associated with a lower risk of death related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, or respiratory disease. Starchy vegetables and fruit juices, however, did not appear to contribute to the reduction in risk. For many decades, nutritionists have recommended a balanced diet to provide the body with the proper nutr...ients to stay healthy. The core components of this diet include vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy. A recent study by researchers at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, MA, provides further evidence for current dietary guidelines and expands on them, finding that consuming at least 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings on a daily basis may lower the risk of both disease-related death and death from all causes. Read more: https://vistasolmedicalgroup.com/the-key-to-a-longer-life/ #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #healthcare #healthy #diet #cancer #doctors #nurses #medicalclinic #vegetables #fruits #healthcareproviders #montebellodoctors #elmontedoctors

Know your body’s complex systems. The main systems of the human body are: Circulatory system / #Cardiovascular system: Circulates #blood around the #body via the #heart arteries and veins, delivering #oxygen and #nutrients to organs and #cells and carrying their waste products away. Keeps the body's temperature in a safe range.... Digestive system and Excretory system: System to absorb nutrients and remove waste via the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, #stomach and intestines. Eliminates waste from the body. Endocrine system: Influences the function of the body using hormones. Integumentary system / Exocrine system: Skin, hair, nails, sweat and other exocrine glands Immune system and lymphatic system: Defends the body against pathogens that may harm the body. The system comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph. Muscular system: Enables the body to move using muscles. Nervous system: Collects and processes information from the senses via nerves and the brain and tells the muscles to contract to cause #physical actions. Renal system and Urinary system The system where the kidneys filter blood to produce urine, and get rid of waste. Reproductive system: The reproductive organs required for the production of offspring. Respiratory system: Brings air into and out of the lungs to absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. Skeletal System: Bones maintain the structure of the body and its organs. #montebellodoctors #elmontedoctors #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #health #medical #medicalcare #healthcare #doctors #nurses #medicalclinic #familydoctor See more

Health benefits of swimming #Swimming is a great #workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water. Swimming is a good all-round activity because it:... keeps your #heart rate up but takes some of the impact #stress off your body builds endurance, muscle strength and #cardiovascular #fitness helps maintain a #healthy weight, healthy heart and #lungs tones muscles and builds strength provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming. Other benefits of swimming Swimming has many other benefits including: being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise alleviating stress improving coordination, balance and posture improving flexibility providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day being available in many places you can swim in swimming pools, beaches, lakes, dams and rivers. Make sure that the environment you choose to swim in is safe. #telehealth #telemeficine #internalmedicine #doctors #healthqoutes #healthytips #medicalclinic #medicalcare #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

Everyone should know the #health benefits of sweating, it’s all part of nature’s design. Some of these benefits include weight loss, reducing body odor, and even reducing the risk of a #heart attack. Sweating is essential to our survival. It helps to regulate #body temperature and prevents toxins from entering our bodies, including #bacteria and other harmful microbes. Our bodies use sweat to cool us down and keep us warm in cooler climates, for instance, when going to the gy...m or swimming pool. So the first and most obvious benefit of sweating is that it keeps us cool. But there are many more benefits. Let’s look at a few. First, the effects of sweating on your #skin will help to protect you against disease. Sweat contains chemicals called porphyrins that fight off infections by neutralizing bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Some common diseases such as #colds and #influenza are actually eliminated through sweating. There are also some natural defense systems in the skin called ‘phytokines’. These cause pain but the end effect is similar to that of painkillers because it stops cells producing the proteins that cause inflammation and pain. Sweating can also help you maintain an optimum temperature. When you’re hot, it makes it harder to breathe so your body tries to cool down. This is also why you need to keep a cool head and avoid being overheated. The effects of sweating are even more dramatic if you sweat profusely during exercise. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #medical #healthcare #medicalclinic #medicalcare #elmontedoctors #montebellodoctors

It was only a couple of weeks ago that the United States hit 8 million cases of COVID-19. Now, as cases surge across the country, the mark stands at 9 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The virus is spreading at such a fast clip now that for the first time, new cases were being diagnosed at faster than one every second on Thursday, Johns Hopkins data shows. The U.S. reported 88,521 new coronavirus cases, a record for one day. That equaled a new coronavirus case ...every 0.976 seconds. With Thursday's data, the United States also set a record for new cases in a week, at 536,131. The second-highest record was set in the week ending Wednesday. The third, Tuesday. The fourth, Monday. The fifth highest record, Sunday. The sixth-highest record was set in the week ending July 22. The surge is nationwide: 47 states had more cases in the latest week than in the week before, an analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. An analysis of COVID Tracking Project data shows 41 states had a higher rate of people testing positive than the week before, too. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #medical #healthcare #medicalclinic #coronavirus #covid_19 #elmonte #elmontedoctors

Nutritional deficiencies gone undetected or without cause for alarm over long periods can lead to life altering #health complications. Different areas of your #body can present with signs signaling to you that something is #physiologically wrong. Being in tune with your body’s needs and aware of these signs of #nutritionaldeficiencies are critical to whole body #wellness Optimal #vitamins and #minerals are required by the body to properly eliminate #toxins from the body, prom...ote the health needs of your #digestivesystem #cardiovascular system, #metabolism and total body strength. Signs can be both external and internal and can be caused by the over consumption of one vitamin or mineral which can leave your body out of balance and deficient in another mineral. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #medical #medicalclinic #healthcare #healthy #nutrition #elmontedoctors See more

Diabetes Among U.S. Young, Especially Asians, Continues to Climb #Diabetes among U.S. youths continued to rise from 2002 to 2019, especially for Asian children and teens, a new study says. Researchers analyzed type 1 and type 2 diabetes among 5- to 19-year-olds. They found rates were generally higher in blacks and Hispanics than in whites. Surprisingly, the rate in Asian/Pacific Islanders rose faster than in all other racial ethnic groups. The study results did not surprise ...us for the white population, which comprises the vast majority of diabetes cases -- over 80-90% of cases," said study lead author Jasmin Divers, a professor at NYU Long Island School of Medicine. "Of great concern was the rapid progression of diabetes among Asian/Pacific Islanders, with those study findings being novel to any prior research, and the results warranting additional close scrutiny and study," Divers said in a news release from the U.S. Centers for #Disease Control and Prevention, which funded the study. Asian/Pacific Islanders are people with origins in the Far East, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, or have origins in Hawaii, Samoa, the Marshall Islands and other U.S. territories. Type 1 diabetes among white children and teens rose by 0.7% a year, according to the study. Incidence among Asian/Pacific Islanders didn't change significantly from 2002 to 2010 -- but then spiked to 8.5% a year between 2011 and 2015. From 2002 to 2015, type 2 diabetes in teens increased in all race/ethnic groups except whites. Asian/Pacific Islanders had increases of nearly 8% a year, followed by Hispanics at 6.5% a year, and blacks at 6% a year. Diabetes is one of the most common #chronicdiseases among U.S. children and teens. Developing diabetes at a young age can lead to complications such as #kidney disease and #retina damage. It can also damage nerves outside the #brain and #spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy), which can cause weakness, numbness and pain in the hands and feet. There are no known ways to prevent type 1 diabetes, but type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes. #sugar #silentkiller #medicine #internalmedicine #healthcare #medical #telehealth

OB/GIN 1. Hydrotherapy Get in the bathtub or shower.A handheld shower head can be particularly soothing for back labor. Not helping? Try warm or cool washcloths on your forehead, belly or back. 2. Breathe... If you remember nothing else about what to do when you're having contractions, always go back to your breath. Hands down, it’s the most valuable tool in your body to help you manage discomfort. 3. Make some noise Grunt. Moan. Roar. Make raspberry noises and to the horse lips.There’s no shame in a loud laboring woman. The goal here is to keep your mouth open and jaw relaxed. It’s amazing for labor progress! 4. Birth Ball A birth ball is an amazing tool that helps your pelvis open and helps baby continue to make their way down south for birth. MAKE SURE YOUR HIPS ARE HIGHER THAN YOUR KNEES 5. Massage Get your support person to try different types of massage & / or acupressure to see what feels good for you with each contraction. #obgyn #pregnancy #laboranddelivery #medicalclinic #familyplaning #healthcare #familydoctor #pregnant #telehealth #telemedicine #elmontedoctors

What to know about endometriosis Endometriosis is an incurable but manageable gynecological condition. It occurs when endometrial implants, comprised of tissue normally found within the uterus, are present in other areas of the body. Read more: https://moreliaclinic.com/what-to-know-about-endometriosis/... #elmontedoctors #healthcare #telehealth #telemedicine #doctors #physician #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior #medical #healthcare #healthy #womanhealth #medicalclinic #internalmedicine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for use in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds) for the treatment of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. Veklury should only be administered in a hospital or in a healthcare setting capable of providing acute care comparable to inpatient hospital care. Veklury is the first treatment for COVID-19 to receive FDA appr...oval. This approval does not include the entire population that had been authorized to use Veklury under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) originally issued on May 1, 2020. In order to ensure continued access to the pediatric population previously covered under the EUA, the FDA revised the EUA for Veklury to authorize the drug’s use for treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized pediatric patients weighing 3.5 kg to less than 40 kg or hospitalized pediatric patients less than 12 years of age weighing at least 3.5 kg. Clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of Veklury in this pediatric patient population are ongoing. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #physician #doctors #medicalclinic #healthcare #healthy #medication #remdesivir #covid_19 #coronavirus #elmontedoctors

Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that impacts over half a million Americans. It targets the #digestive system and is one of several conditions, including ulcerative colitis, known as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). #crohnsdisease is a chronic condition and many patients experience worsening symptoms over time. Additionally, people living with Crohn’s may suffer from other complications brought on by the disorder. Experts believe that Crohn’s is caused by an ina...ppropriate immune response, which means that the body’s immune system attacks the gastrointestinal system by mistake. Symptoms vary from patient to patient, partly because the disease targets different areas of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the large intestine, parts of the small intestine, and stomach. Traditional symptoms of Crohn’s disease affect the digestive tract and include abdominal pain, bloody stool, #diarrhea #ulcers and #lesions in the bowel, weight loss, #fatigue mouth sores, and aching joints. These symptoms on their own can be debilitating and lead to potentially life-threatening situations. Many patients wonder why they are experiencing Crohn’s disease. Research suggests that there is no single cause #doctors instead believe that multiple factors play a role in the development of the illness. As mentioned above, Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease, meaning it is a reaction of the immune system. A malfunctioning immune system detects normal, #healthy bacteria in your gastrointestinal system and erroneously attacks. Specifically, this leads to inflammation and all of its consequent issues. However, your immune system is not solely at fault. Crohn’s is known to run in families, so genes play a role too. And environmental factors can also contribute. Smoking doubles your chance of developing Crohn’s. Certain diets, such as high-fat diets, can affect your digestive system negatively, as can consistent use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. With so many possible symptoms, complications and associated conditions, diagnosis of Crohn’s can be tricky. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #physician #medical #elmontedoctors

As growing research points to metabolic syndrome as a risk for some chronic diseases and early death, experts are calling for a new medical subspecialty: cardiometabolic medicine. This would combine all the relevant areas of medicine into one practice that together make up metabolic syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome is the term used for a group of physical signs that often lead to diabetes and heart diseases. Each component by itself is a risk factor for disease, but more and more... people are developing any or all of them, increasing the risk for heart attack, stroke, and vascular (relating to the system of blood vessels) diseases. If your doctor has told you to be concerned about metabolic syndrome risk factors, don’t ignore her. There are five metrics your physician is paying attention to (especially for those over 40). Each one individually is worthy of taking action, but when some or all are present, start taking steps today. Blood pressure Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, aneurysm, kidney disease, vision loss, memory problems and dementia. There are no symptoms of hypertension, so regular annual physicals including blood pressure checks are necessary to identify it early. Waist circumference While obesity is a well-known risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, a certain group of people often fall through the cracks and require more attention: People who do not meet BMI criteria for obesity, but do happen to have a waist circumference of 35 inches or more are notably at risk for metabolic syndrome and the disorders that come along with it. Fasting triglycerides Triglycerides are one type of fat that circulates in the bloodstream, and is the type that stores energy for later use. This number usually rises for a few hours after eating, and when it returns to baseline (where it is before eating, or during fasting). The fasting level is a good indicator of how much of this fat is circulating in your system. Higher levels of this fat indicate greater risk for heart disease. If your fasting level is 200 mg/dl or more, you have high triglycerides and require intervention to bring it down.

All about dementia, Medical Myths Today, an estimated 5.8 million people aged 65 years or older in the United States have dementia. Due to the fact that the average lifespan of people in the U.S. has increased over recent decades, some experts project that by 2050, the number of older adults with dementia could reach 13.8 million. Read more: https://moreliaclinic.com/all-about-dementia-medical-myths/... #TeleHealth #medical #telemedicine #dementia #Alzheimers #internalmedicine #physician #doctors #nurses #body #brain #medicalclinic #disease #health #healthy #healthcare #medicalcare #elmontedoctors

What Causes A Sore Or Strep Throat? The typical #sorethroat is also known as #pharyngitis It may be accompanied by scratchiness, difficult or painful swallowing, #tonsil swelling, and hoarseness. It can also be associated with #body aches, headaches, fever, chills, runny nose, nausea, and vomiting. Typical causes of a sore throat include: Allergens, such as pollen, pet dander, dust, or post-nasal drip... Viruses, such as influenza, the common cold, or mononucleosis Bacterial infections, such as #strep throat or an upper #respiratory #infection Most sore throats are caused by a viral infection, such as a #cold or the #flu Other #viralinfections causing sore throats include the #measles #chickenpox #croup and #mononucleosis an infectious #disease transmitted via saliva. In the case of a bacterial infection, the most likely causes are strep bacteria, diphtheria, or whooping coughan infection of the #mucous membranes. Other causes can include environmental factors, such as #allergens or other illnesses. In addition to a sore, scratchy throat, sore throat symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, fever, hoarseness lasting longer than one week, #soreness for longer than one week, earache, difficulty opening your mouth, a rash, or lump in your neck. Strep throat shares many of the same symptoms as the typical sore throat, but in this case, the soreness is caused by a type of bacteria called streptococcus. The pain of strep throat often feels much like a sore throat caused by other illnesses, but strep throat can result in serious complications. For this reason, it is important to have any sore throat that lasts longer than one to two days evaluated by a #medical provider. If it turns out to be caused by the strep bacteria, a course of #antibiotics may be required. Sore throat #remedies and #medicines for soreness caused by a #virus or environmental factors may include: Taking #acetaminophen #ibuprofen or #naproxen Gargling with warm salt #water Sucking on throat lozenges or hard candy Sucking on flavored frozen desserts, such as ice pops Using a #humidifier #telehealth #telemedicine

Lower back pain is a fairly common health issue, partly because so many things can cause it. In some cases, it might be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as kidney stones or fibromayalgia. Other times, it’s simply a side effect of a sedentary lifestyle or reptitive motions. Regardless of what’s causing your lower back pain, these nine stretches can help to reduce the pain and strengthen the muscles in your lower back. ... #backpain #lowerbackpain #streches #painrelife #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #physicaltherapy #doctors #nurses #medicine #medical #health #healthcare #elmontedoctors

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Water: Do we really need 8 glasses a day? We often hear that we should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. However, there is some controversy about this figure and what it really means. Water is an essential nutrient. It is necessary to sustain all forms of life, and humans can only live a few days without it. It is also a healthful drink. Health authorities and others often encourage people to consume 2 or more liters of water a day, but is this only plain water or d...oes water from other sources count? Read more: https://moreliaclinic.com/water-do-we-really-need-8-glasse/ #elmontedoctors #healthcare #telemedicine #TeleHealth #medical #medicalclinic #doctors #physician #familydoctor #medicalcare #water #waterconsumption