Dr. Razmig Krumian, MDVIP

Humanitarian crisis in Armenia and Artsakh

Thank you for all of your positive thoughts and encouragement during this time. I am blessed to have such wonderful patients!

Dear Patients, I hope you are all staying physically and emotionally well during these trying times with the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many of you, I am also staying tuned and up to date with all the latest developments with this virus. Thankfully, there seems to be a few promising treatments on the horizon to combat this pandemic. That being said, prevention is always better than cure and I urge all of you to continue limiting exposure to others and remain at home as much a...s possible and practice social distancing as I'm sure you have been doing. I wanted to assure you that my office has and will remain open during this period. I and my staff continue to hold regular office hours and we are available for your healthcare needs. During this time, I am also offering (and encouraging) telemedicine and telephone encounters in order to limit your exposure outside of your homes. Medicare and other insurance companies have loosened the criteria for such encounters. As such, during this pandemic, they are considered a covered benefit. Clearly, there are times where a doctor ought to lay hands on a patient and not everything can be done remotely. For such instances, you are welcome to come in for an in-person appointment and we will follow proper protocol for cleansing and sanitizing to keep you healthy and well. I and my staff remain committed to your healthcare needs. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of any assistance to you.

If you’re stressed, let’s talk. A new study links a stressful job with a higher risk for atrial fibrillation, which can raise your risk for heart failure, angina and stroke. Whether you work inside or outside of the home here’s what you need to know. https://www.mdvip.com/about//your-job-affecting-your-heart

As you get older, managing your weight becomes increasingly more difficult. Your metabolism slows, you lose muscle mass and your hormones don’t help as much. But if you’re eating a clean diet, exercising regularly and limiting your caloric intake and the scale is still rising it may have something to do with the turnover of fat in your cells. This study explains why. Let me know if you have questions. https://www.mdvip.com//why-does-it-get-harder-manage-your-

Many of my patients complain about insomnia. Sleep deprivation is a very common problem that can lead to a number of serious health conditions if untreated. To get a better understanding of available treatments, read this blog written by my colleague board-certified sleep specialist and MDVIP-affiliate Mart Amick, MD. https://www.mdvip.com//getting-enough-sleep-can-reduce-you

HEALTHbeat Harvard Medical School 5 ways to outwit your appetite You may have good intentions to limit your portions, but what happens when your appetite or cravings kick in? Your appetite is influenced by more than hunger. It's also influenced by the sight of food, the ambience of the room, and what the people around you are eating. That's why it's important to pay attention to external cues that tend to trigger overeatingfor example, the size of your dinner plates....Continue reading

As some of you already know, we said goodbye to Jacob at the end of June. We wish him all the very best as he begins medical school. In turn, we would like welcome Koko to our office staff. He looks forward to meeting you at your next visit!

Most of my patients are trying to watch their weight, maybe even lose a few pounds. I discourage eating highly processed foods like energy bars, flavored yogurt and healthy cereals. If you’re eating highly processed foods, here’s one more reason not to: A recent study found them, even the ones marketed as health foods, to contribute to weight gain. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.mdvip.com//struggling-your-weight-cut-ultra-pr of my patients are trying to watch t...heir weight, maybe even lose a few pounds. I discourage eating highly processed foods like energy bars, flavored yogurt and healthy cereals, but many of them do anyway. If you’re eating highly processed foods, here’s one more reason not to: A recent study found them, even the ones marketed as health foods, to contribute to weight gain. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.mdvip.com//struggling-your-weight-cut-ultra-pr See more

While I advise my patients with diabetes to limit the number of bananas they eat (they’re high in carbs!), I encourage my patients with high blood pressure to get plenty into their diet. Why? Studies suggest it’s possible that foods high in potassium such as bananas, sweet potatoes and spinach help lower blood pressure and prevent strokes. https://www.mdvip.com//new-study-suggests-potassium-helps-

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Many of my patients have experienced kidney stones. They’re quite common, excruciating painful and to some degree, preventable. Try these suggestions. https://www.mdvip.com//b/5-tips-help-prevent-kidney-stones

Thank you to all of the patients that joined us for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research 5K last Saturday. I am happy to report that Krumian’s Krew had 21 participants and raised $786 for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Margie, Mariana, Jacob and I appreciate your support of this important cause.