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Good Exercising Practices for Beginners Try starting with short workouts that are 30 minutes or less. As you feel your strength building, add a couple more minutes every week. Allowing your body at least one day to recover between each full-body workout is key, so three sessions per week is a good baseline to start with.... You should pick one exercise for each muscle group. As a beginner, aim for 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps. According to experts, squats are the best strength training exercises for beginners in terms of bang for your buck! #Exercise # Fitness

What are the symptoms of bladder control problems? It can be frustrating when you experience any bladder control problems. Some signs and symptoms of urinary incontinence can include:... Leaking urine during lifting, bending, coughing, or exercising Strong urge to urinate right away Leaking urine without any urge Being unable to reach a toilet in time Wetting your bed during night’s sleep If you are experiencing any of these conditions, it’s important to reach out to your doctor to consult and diagnose.

Ways to Control High Blood Pressure If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you will notice that there is a lot of changes you can make to your lifestyle that can help. It’s good to practice:... - Weight watching - Exercise - Healthy diet - Reduce sodium Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure, please reach out to your doctor for more helpful tips. #BloodPressure

Healthy Lung Month October is Healthy Lung Month, so let's discuss our lungs. Our lungs are some of the most crucial organs in our body, so it's important to avoid smoking and vaping, exercise regularly, and avoid environments with poor air quality. ... These are just a few things that can be done to keep our lungs healthy, consult your doctor to learn more. #lungs #health #doctor

How to Manage Your Cholesterol With the holiday season among us it is important to remember best practices to manage our cholesterol. You can start with reducing saturated fats which are primarily found in red meat and full-fat dairy products. Trans fats are also something to do away with entirely to promote healthy cholesterol.... Other things you can do include eating foods that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, increasing your soluble fiber intake, and adding whey protein. Exercising also plays a major role in maintaining your health. Moderate physical activity can help raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is the "good" cholesterol. #Cholesterol #Excercise

National Art Day Today is national art day! Do you like to buy art or make your own? ... What do you think of this doctor painting? What type of art inspires you? https://www.westcovinafamilymedical.com/ #doctor #art #painting #urgentcare

HIV/Aids Awareness Month Is Here December is HIV/Aids awareness month, which is to remind everyone about the importance of getting tested. With over 37 million people living with HIV worldwide, it is good to keep everyone aware at least once a year.... There are several goals for this year, including educating people about the importance of knowing your status, regular testing, and lobbying for accessible and affordable testing and treatment. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. #AidsAwareness

National Medical Assistant Day Today is National Medical Assistant Day, which makes it the perfect time to show appreciation to all the hard-working Medical Assistants that work efficiently to keep us safe and healthy. West Covina Family Medical thanks you!... #medical #assistant

Today is Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday falls on the Saturday right after Thanksgiving November 28. In the age of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s easy to skip over the small businesses, which is why today is dedicated to show some spotlight on business like us.... Here at West Covina Family Medical Center, we offer top-quality care! If you live near the West Covina area, we highly recommended for you to check us out! #SmallBusinessSaturday

What will you be for Halloween? Do you normally buy costumes or make your own? Check out this doctor costume, is it something you would consider?... Share your plans for Halloween with us! #halloween #urgentcare

Happy Indigenous People Day from West Covina Family Medical! Today is a day to commemorate indigenous, aboriginal, and native people. Let us use this time to appreciate the very people who lived on this land all those years ago!

Happy Thanksgiving!! From our family at West Covina Family Medical Center, to you and your family, we hope you are having a happy and safe Thanksgiving! We are continually grateful to serve you and the surrounding communities of #West Covina, and beyond!

Stomach Pain Stomach pains can have many different causes. The most common include:... - Indigestion - Gallstones and Gallbladder inflammation - Pregnancy - Gas - And much more Some of these conditions are more serious than others. Contact your doctor to learn more.

What Causes A Decreased Appetite? If you are experiencing a loss of appetite, this can be a sign of something much more serious. A number of conditions can lead to a decreased appetite. In most cases, your appetite will return to normal once the underlying condition is treated.... Due to there being a wide range of underlying conditions for a decreased appetite, the best thing to do is visit your doctor to pinpoint the source. #LossOfAppetite

World Mental Health Day Which servers as an important reminder that it's okay to take a break and focus on your mental health. So take a break, and maybe learn something new. Learning something new can shift mental health to a state. ... Learn something new about your health

Why It’s Important to Get an Annual Physical Nothing is more important than when it comes to your health. The common logic behind regular physicals is that they can detect problems early on, while treatment is still an option, or while a diagnosis can be easily made. ... It is also a time when you can discuss anything that might be concerning you. That is why it is recommended to have a Physical Examination at least once a year. #Physical

The Importance of Food Safety Did you know that 1 in 10 people fall ill after eating unsafe food every year? These illnesses lead to 420,000 deaths yearly. These statistics emphasize the importance of food safety. Be sure to read food labels and analyze expiration dates, in addition, store your food in its respective environment in order to prevent rotting and contamination.... Lastly, doing further research on this topic while also consulting your doctor can help prevent illness and harm from unsafe foods. #illness #food

The Healthiest Veggies Vegetables being some of the healthiest food you can eat is a well-known fact. But which vegetables are the healthiest? An efficient way to determine which vegetables are the healthiest is by prioritizing greener veggies. The greener and darker color a vegetable is, the healthier it is.... The greenest veggies include spinach, parsley, cilantro, broccoli, asparagus, and much more. #health

Health Benefits of Having a Pet Owning and taking care of a pet is a very pleasant experience, but did you know it’s also good for your health? Owning a pet can help decrease high blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels... Caring for a pet also helps decrease feelings of loneliness and improving mental health Lastly, owning a pet present more opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities #pet #health #urgentcare

Today is National Go On A Hike Day If you stayed tuned to our last post, we discussed the importance of exercise. We shared that there are many great benefits to exercising, some of these benefits include: ... -Weight loss -Fights health conditions and diseases -Improves mood -Boost energy -Improves sleep With today’s weather, it’s a good time to get some exercise and go on hike! There are a lot of beautiful locations that are great for hiking in the West Covina area! Let us know what spots you enjoy exercising!

Benefits Of Regular Exercise Health benefits of regular exercise are very important to consider. -Weight loss... -Fights health conditions and diseases -Improves mood -Boost energy -Improves sleep Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Sugar Intake Sugary foods can be tempting, but it’s important to limit the amount that you consume, here’s why: Added sugars have no nutritional value and may contribute to weight gain and heart disease.... The average person should consume no more than 25-36 grams of sugar daily

It’s Time To Get Your Flu Shot With Flu season upon us, right now is the best time to get your flu shot to protect you and your loved ones. If you are at high risk of developing serious flu complications, or are over 65, vaccination is especially important.... When you get vaccinated, you reduce your risk of getting sick with flu and possibly being hospitalized. If you haven’t gotten your flu vaccine yet, call us today! #FluShot

Happy Veterans Day from West Covina Family Medical Center On this holiday, we want to give appreciation to all Veterans who served this country. If you or a loved one has served, we would like to express our gratitude!

National Self Improvement Month September is National Self Improvement Month, and what better way to improve your self than to learn something new. Did you know some bacteria is good for you... Visit our website to learn more https://www.westcovinafamilymedical.com/

Feeling Dizzy or Have a Recent Loss of Balance? Your muscles, bones, joints, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels all must work together for you to have balance. When these systems are not functioning well, you can experience balance problems. Many other medical conditions can also cause balance problems, such as nerve damage to your legs, joint, muscle, or vision problems. However, most balance problems result from issues in your balance organ in the inner ear (vestibular... system). Contact our health professionals today if you have felt dizzy or imbalanced recently. #Dizziness #Balance

November is National Diabetes Month November is National Diabetes Month, a time when we want to bring attention to diabetes. There are two types of diabetes, such as type 1 diabetics and type 2 diabetics. The difference is with type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well.... Although there is a lot of symptoms that come with diabetes, it still is possible for it to go undetected. That is why it is important to visit your doctor for a routine exam.

World Vegan Day Today is world vegan day, so let's talk about being vegan. A vegan diet has its pros and cons, some of these pros include:... - Promotion of weight loss - Reduced risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer - Improved blood sugar levels - And more! Consult your doctor to find out if a vegan diet is for you. #vegan

Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween everyone! If you're dressing up today share your costume with us! Stay safe!... #halloween #health https://www.westcovinafamilymedical.com/