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DISCLAMIER :
The information below should be use as education purposes only. The information is not to use in place of individualized medical advice. I encourage all people to receive medical advise from a licensed medical professional
** The information on this page and available resources are constantly changing as medicine constantly evolves. We attempt to make information as current as possible.
COVID 19
Do you know how to get tested? What location are free and which ones are at a cost? How to schedule. Use the link below to get your questions answered.
I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 now what?
- Continue to practice social distancing, wear you mask, wash your hands. Quarantine yourself for the next 10 to 14 days after positive test.
- Purchase a Pulse Oximeter these are $15 -$40 devices that check you oxygenation. You want your oxygen over 94% at rest.
- Drinks lots of fluid
- Keep moving! Walking around the house or up and down your stair every few hours. This prevent blood clots from forming.
- Have some one check in on you every day.
- Start a regimen of Vitamin D and Zinc for the next 14 days to build your immune system.
Duval County Vaccination Information
* as vaccination become readily available continue to check your counties sites for updates. The policies are changing daily.
http://duval.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/COVID-19/index.html
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects every aspect of your overall healthy. This is a condition where your body has too much blood sugar. Usually for two reason; you are eating too many sweet or high glycemic foods or your body isn't using the sugar that's already there because of insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that facilitates movement of glucose ( sugar) into the muscle, fat and liver. If you body does have enough insulin or your body is not using the insulin, then blood glucose gets out of control.
Type 1 versus Type 2:
Both have genetic predisposition and are driven by environmental triggers. Type 1 is a autoimmune process where you Pancreas (your insulin producing organ) is targeted and injured, significant reducing your body ability to produce insulin. Type 2 DM is triggered by your body resistance to insulin you pancreas are makes. Typically because of environmental factors; over eating, obesity, stress, medications, lack of exercise etc.
To learn more about diabetes visit the American Diabetes Association website. www.diabetes.org
Cholesterol
My doctor told me that my cholesterol is elevated, what should I do about it? What can I do about? I feel fine. I inform my patient every day however important this measure of health is. It one of the key factor in making a decision on your life health trajectory. I allows us to predict how long you may have before having a heart attack or stroke.
Learn more at some the best evidence based site about cholesterol
"Let Food be Thy Medicine"
There is not a bigger change to your life you can make for a healthier you, than changing you eating habits. I avoid using terms like diet because it sounds as if there is an end date. You should look at this a LIFE LONG change to the way you eat.
If I would recommend you start anywhere it would be to implement a "balanced" habit using the MyPlate method. Learn more here https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate. This method allows you to build a better and healthier relationship with food
Where to start:
1. Make a food log for 7 to 10 days . Count how many calories are you consuming .
2. Use online resources to find the "your" body calorie needs. Eat less than daily needed for weight maintenance. https://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html (is a good one).
3. Drink 64 ounces water daily. This not only keeps you hydrated but cuts your cravings.