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After months of taking care of COVID-19 patients, challenges, triumphs and at times heartbreak, I was grateful to receive the COVID vaccine this past Weekend. It has been a bittersweet past few days. Every day we are treating more and more COVID patients (mostly via telemedicine). Most LA ICUs are either at or near capacity. Many healthcare workers I know are near exhaustion, many have caught COVID -19. Please avoid gatherings, wear a mask and practice handwashing. With those measures and the vaccines, we can turn the corner against this virus. May these difficult times be the beginning of the end of this pandemic. #CovidVaccine, #Montebellodoctor, #Elmontedoctor Dr Adhami

Merry Christmas Happy holidays Wishing you a Christmas that's merry and bright!" "We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday season." "I hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy, and happiness." "Merry Christmas with lots of love." "I hope your Christmas is filled with joy this year!" #montebellodoctors #telehealth #telemedicine #christmas #christmastree #medicalclinic

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COVID-19 #vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19 All COVID-19 #vaccines that are in development or being distributed are being carefully evaluated in clinical trials and will be authorized or approved only if they make it substantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19. Based on what we know about vaccines for other #diseases and early data from clinical trials, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously #ill eve...n if you do get COVID-19. Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe #illness from COVID-19. Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the #virus that causes #COVID-19 #coronavirus #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #medicalclinic #health #healthy #healthcare #montebellodoctors See more

The holiday season is considered the most wonderful time of yearbut it’s also the season of sky-high stress, overeating, excessive drinking and falling off your exercise routine. Here are some simple steps for staying healthy during the holidays. Wash your handsoften! About 80% of infections are transmitted by touch. The CDC estimates that up to 49,000 people die from the flu or flu-like illness each year. Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread... of infections. You can spread some germs from touching another person, and you can catch a cold or other infection by touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your face (mouth, eyes and nose). Treat Yourself The holidays are considered the giving season, but make time to take care of yourself too. Treat yourself and relieve stress with a massage, manicure, or simply enjoy a few days rest. Take the time to do the things that make you happy. Get moving! University of South Carolina researchers found that men who were moderately active for 3 hours a day (the equivalent of walking briskly, climbing stairs, or playing tennis) were 35% less likely to catch a cold compared with more sedentary men. This doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym for 3 hours straight. Lose Liquid Calories Wine, mixed drinks, egg nog, caramel lattes, hot chocolate can add hundreds of calories to your daily intake. One way to keep pounds down is to make a commitment to skip the high calorie drinks and opt instead for unsweetened teas, no calorie colas, and water. As for beer, wine or liquor, have a drink and celebrate the season, but keep alcoholic beverages in check (1-2 per day for women). Get plenty of zzz’s Getting a good night’s sleep can be one of your best defenses against getting sick anytime of year. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who slept at least eight hours nightly were about three times less likely to catch a cold than those who snoozed for less than seven. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmeficine #doctors #health #medical #medicalclinic #healthcare #montebellodoctors

Medical myths: All about diabetes Globally, diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent, as are the myths and misconceptions that surround it. Here, we discuss 11 of these repeated untruths. Read more: https://vistasolmedicalgroup.com/medical-myths-all-about-d/... #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #medical #healthcare #insulin #diabetes #bloodsugar #sugar #medicalclinic #healthy #montebellodoctors

Type 2 diabetes Also called: adult onset diabetes Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be no symptoms... PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE! Millions of US adults are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Here are 10 tips to reverse type 2 diabetes: 10 tips to reverse type 2 diabetes: 1. stop consuming sugar 2. Cut out anything with flour 3. Eat vegetables that are grown above ground 4. Use supplements like cinnamon 5. Drink herbal teas 6. Exercise 1 hour a day four days a week at least 7. Follow keto diet( high fat low carb) 8. Intermittent fasting 9. Cut out snacking 10. Get diabetes testing kit #diabetes #type2diabetes #telehealth #telemedicine #sugar #insulin #doctors #health #medicalclinic #physician #internalmedicine #medical #healthy #healthylifestyle #nurses #montebellodoctors

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

A #healthy lifestyle will make your #heart healthier. Here are 10 things you can do to look after your heart. Give up smoking If you're a smoker, quit. It's the single best thing you can do for your heart health. Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. ... Get active Getting and staying active can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. It can also be a great mood booster and #stress buster. Manage your weight Being overweight can increase your risk of heart disease. Stick to a healthy, balanced diet low in fat and sugar, with plenty of fruit and vegetables, combined with regular #physical activity. Eat more fibre Eat plenty of fibre to help lower your risk of heart disease aim for at least 30g a day. Cut down on saturated fat Eating too many foods that are high in saturated fat can raise the level of cholesterol in your blood. Get your 5 A Day Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day. They're a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Cut down on salt To maintain healthy #blood pressure, avoid using salt at the table and try adding less to your cooking. Eat fish Eat fish at least twice a week, including a portion of oily fish. Fish such as pilchards, sardines and salmon are a source of omega-3 fats, which may help protect against heart disease. Drink less alcohol Do not forget that alcohol contains calories. Regularly drinking more than the NHS recommends can have a noticeable impact on your waistline. Read the food label When shopping, it's a good idea to look at the label on food and drink packaging to see how many calories and how much fat, salt and sugar the product contains. Understanding what's in food and how it fits in with the rest of your diet will help you make healthier choices. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #medicalclinic #healthcare #montebellodoctors

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://vistasolmedicalgroup.com/what-to-know-about-endome/... #montebellodoctors #healthcare #telehealth #telemedicine #doctors #physician #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior #medical #healthcare #healthy #womanhealth #medicalclinic #internalmedicine

The internet is overflowing with #health and #medical advice. Some of it is good, a lot of it less so, and some of it is downright dangerous. We will always try to provide you with the best-researched information and news on our website, social media. No matter what else you read this is the single most important piece of #medicaladvice you will ever receive, here or anywhere else. Follow your doctor’s advice and recommendations over everything you read online or hear from ...your friends. FIND A DOCTOR YOU TRUST It is important that you find a medical professional that you trust. Your #doctor should be someone that listens to you and who takes your concerns seriously. They should also be someone who is willing to tell you the hard truths that you need to hear. The perfect doctor for you is going to be different than for someone else. Take the time to think about what is important to you. The doctor you choose should be open to your diet and lifestyle. Setting these expectations early can help to avoid problems down the line. Once you find a good doctor that you trust, talk to them openly and honestly. It is common for people to hold back but it is crucial that your doctor has all the details so that they can provide the best advice. Don’t worry about judged, medical practitioners are professionals who have heard and seen everything already. A doctor who is familiar with your #medicalhistory and goals can ensure that you don’t make any mistakes and stay #healthy #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #medicalclinic #healthcare #montebellodoctors

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 #montebellodoctors

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 #montebellodoctors

Pain from inside the #abdomen or the outer muscle wall, ranging from mild and temporary to severe and requiring emergency care. COMMON CAUSES #Abdominal #pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include #constipation gas overeating, #stress or muscle strain. ... Taking an over-the-counter antacid or anti-gas medication and eating smaller meals may help relieve heartburn or gas. It's best to avoid taking #aspirin #ibuprofen and #naproxen as these #medications can worsen some abdominal pain. SEEKING #MEDICAL CARE See a #doctor immediately if you Feel severe pain that worsens with movement Develop a #fever #Vomit or have #bloody #diarrhea Experience abdominal swelling Have #chest pain or pressure Make an appointment to see a #doctors if you Have recurring or persistent pain Can't sleep because of pain. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #physician #abdominalpain #medicalclinic #healthcare #healthy #health #montebellodoctors

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://vistasolmedicalgroup.com/all-about-dementia-medica/... #TeleHealth #medical #telemedicine #dementia #Alzheimers #internalmedicine #physician #doctors #nurses #body #brain #medicalclinic #disease #health #healthy #healthcare #medicalcare #montebellodoctors

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 #montebellodoctors

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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://vistasolmedicalgroup.com/water-do-we-really-need-8/ #montebellodoctors #healthcare #medical #TeleHealth #telemedicine #doctors #nurses #water #medicalclinic #physician #familydoctor #waterconsumption

The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Food passes through a long tube inside the body known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. In addition to the alimentary canal, there are several important accessory organs that help your body to di...gest food but do not have food pass through them. Accessory organs of the digestive system include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. #telehealth #telemedicine #internalmedicine #doctors #nurses #physician #medical #health #medicalclinic #healthcare #familydoctor #generalpractitioner #medication #digestivesystem #digestion #montebellodoctors