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Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that often go unnoticed—but together, they raise your risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. You don’t “catch” metabolic syndrome. It builds slowly over time, especially if you're carrying extra weight, not moving enough, or have a family history of diabetes or high blood pressure. The 5 Risk Factors: You may have Metabolic Syndrome if you have three or more of the following: Large Waistline (belly fat) High Blood Pressure High Blood Sugar High Triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) Low HDL Cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) These risk factors [...]

What Are the Early Signs of Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that often goes unnoticed in its early stages. Yet early detection is key to preventing complications like heart disease, nerve damage, and vision loss. Diabetes affects over 1 in 10 Americans, and many remain undiagnosed.  It ties into preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education—all great pillars for a medical visit with your Clinica Medica Familiar Provider Knowing the signs can help you or someone you love take action early—when it matters most. Common Early Symptoms of Diabetes If you're experiencing any of the following, it's time [...]

Nearly one in 10 Americans have diabetes.  Diet and lifestyle changes are effective interventions for helping control this deadly disease. We all know that eating healthy is important. But for almost 96 million American with prediabetes, what you eat could be a matter of life or disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that almost 96 million Americans have prediabetes, approximately 90% to 95% have type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is often associated with obesity. The good news is that for both those with T2D and prediabetes their diet and lifestyle changes can make a significant difference. What is [...]

Incontinence is a condition that many experience but few openly discuss. It affects millions of individuals worldwide, crossing age, gender, and lifestyle boundaries. While it’s often associated with aging, incontinence can impact people in their 20s and beyond. Let’s shed light on this condition and explore ways to manage it effectively. What is Incontinence? Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine or feces. It can range from occasional leaks during a sneeze or laugh (stress incontinence) to a sudden, strong urge to urinate (urge incontinence). Other types include overflow incontinence, where the bladder doesn’t empty fully, and functional incontinence, [...]

A daily routine that incorporates time for fun and connection can help one manage short-term memory issues. Memory loss is a distressing aspect of the aging process. Can what was lost come back? Determining whether memories are recoverable really depends on the cause of the memory loss combined with the type of memory impairment. Sometimes the cause is temporary, in the case of a concussion or temporary amnesia as a result of a psychiatric disorder or extreme stress. If the cause is a type of dementia, however, the memories are lost forever. How Memories Work Memories are formed in three [...]

Epsom salt could be the frugal solution you are looking for. Coarse Sea salt on wooden plate, Sea salt, Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, bath salt ingredients, still life Let’s talk about one of the most underrated items in your bathroom cabinet—Epsom salt. It’s cheap, it’s unassuming and it has more uses than a Swiss Army knife at a Boy Scout jamboree. But what is Epsom salt anyway? Is it salt? Is it magic? Nope. It’s a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate—nothing close to (actually quite the opposite) edible table salt, which is sodium chloride. Discovered [...]

  As the fall season arrives, maintaining adequate vitamin D levels becomes increasingly important.  With shorter days and reduced sunlight exposure, the body’s ability to synthesize this nutrient diminishes, potentially leading to deficiencies. Vitamin D is vital in supporting bone and immune health. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and is linked to the prevention of chronic diseases.  In addition, it helps regulate our moods and prevent seasonal affective disorder. What makes this vitamin unique is that it is produced primarily in the skin.  It is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” because the skin converts the sun’s ultraviolet rays into [...]

Surviving Spring Allergies Untreated allergy symptoms often get worse. If you’re having symptoms at the onset of spring, it’s better to come see us earlier than later in the growing season. After a winter of wild weather and drought-busting storms, Southern California is likely to see a super-bloom of gorgeous wildflowers along with an explosion of pollen from grasses, weeds and blossoming trees that aggravate allergy sufferers. Doctors are already starting to see patients that are experiencing severe symptoms. Symptoms These pollen producers send billions of tiny spores into the air. When inhaled, they can overwhelm the immune system, triggering nasal allergy symptoms, [...]

Why Strokes Happen Get the facts on this condition, which can affect the entire body. Much like the heart or any other major organ, the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen, and nutrient-rich blood to function properly. Without blood or oxygen, brain cells begin to die just after a few minutes. If blood supply is stopped for even a short time, a stroke, or brain attack can happen and brain function may be affected.  Strokes can impact your ability to move, speak, eat, and control bodily functions.  This can happen to anyone at any time. Managing The Risk While [...]