Ashley Stiegler, MD

06/19/2021

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/five-myths-about-exercise-and-your-heart-busted

If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a good idea on what types of exercise is good for your heart: running, swimming, bicycling. In short, cardiovascular exercise – and lots of it. But you may be surprised to learn that strength training may actually be better for your heart. Here ar...

04/24/2021

Today is National Medicine Take Back Day, an opportunity to safely dispose of your unused meds. https://safe.pharmacy/drug-disposal/

04/10/2021

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/chopped-greek-salad-chicken

Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts whi...

03/19/2021

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/are-you-risk-type-2-diabetes-learn-common-and-not-so-common-risk-factors

More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Experts say this major public health problem is due to an aging population, increasing obesity rates and rising sedentary lifestyles.

02/15/2021

My office is closed tomorrow Monday, Feb 15th due to inclement weather. Call my cell phone or send me a message if you need anything. Everyone please stay safe and warm!!!

11/13/2020

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/dont-invite-coronavirus-your-holiday

If you’re feeling like the pandemic will never end, you’re not alone. We’re now entering our ninth month since the pandemic officially began — nine months without a vacation, nine months without visits with our grandchildren or elderly parents, nine months without normalcy.

11/02/2020

US Services Preventive Task Force now recommends beginning colon cancer screening at age 45 for average risk individuals. Talk to your doctor TODAY about the best screening test for you!

10/09/2020

06/03/2020

I’ve been so wrapped up in COVID-19 that I didn’t get to inform my patients of huge news in the area of nutrition. The USDA launched new nutrition facts labels. Read this blog before your next grocery shopping trip.

With the media focusing on COVID-19, you may have missed the news: The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) introduced new nutrition fact labels. Next time you are grocery shopping, pick up a packaged food item and check out the updated label. They’ve changed to include information on potassium an...

05/26/2020

Austin is dealing with a critical blood supply shortage. Please consider donating if you can. I'm sure other communities are dealing with this same issue. Austin's donation center can be found at https://weareblood.org/donate-blood/.
It costs nothing but your time... what a wonderful way to contribute to your community. Keep in mind that many blood drives (think high school and college campuses) have needed to be canceled due to the pandemic.

Donating blood in Central Texas has never been easier. It truly is Central Texans helping Central Texans.

05/19/2020

Don't hesitate to reach out to primary care doctors!! Most, if not all, are doing some amount of telemedicine - it's great! Plus, it can just be a phone call. You don't have to have a smart phone or fancy laptop.

There has been a precipitous drop in medical visits and preventive testing since shelter-in-place orders went into effect in March, even though many doctor’s offices, urgent care centers and hospitals are still open. Since early April there has been a 49 percent decrease in adult primary care visi...