Sinnarajah Raguraj, MD

02/23/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month — but protecting your heart is a year-round commitment.

Did you know that high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, insulin resistance, and chronic stress often develop silently?

In our practice, we take the time to:
✔ Review advanced cardiovascular risk markers
✔ Monitor blood pressure trends carefully
✔ Discuss lifestyle strategies tailored to YOU
✔ Create realistic plans for long-term heart health

Prevention works best when it’s personal.

If you’ve been meaning to “get serious” about your heart health, this is your sign.

📞 Call us at (410) 420-9836 to learn more about our membership model and comprehensive preventive care.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! If you set health-related resolutions such as losing weight, getting more sleep or even quitting smoking, you need to learn about cortisol. This hormone plays an important role in achieving these goals. Here’s what you need to know.

A hormone our bodies produce naturally is linked to a surprising number of adverse issues, including sleep deprivation, weight gain, headaches, acne, fatigue, muscle weakness, insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes, weak immune system and high blood pressure. The culprit? Cortisol.If you’re trying to ...

12/31/2025

You don’t have to call them New Year's resolutions. You don’t have to do them every day. You don’t even have to follow all of them to have an impact. But if you want to live longer and feel younger, these five scientifically backed steps can help you do it.

Most people want to live a healthy lifestyle. As many as 87 percent of Americans agree that they would like to take steps to live a healthier for longer, according to a study conducted by MDVIP and Ipsos.

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Do you sit for hours? Most of my patients do. Many of them have desk jobs and then watch TV at night; hobbies such as knitting, sewing and painting are also popular. And doom scrolling on phones has become part of most people’s daily routine. But sitting for hours can take a toll on your body. These tips can help offset the negative effects of sitting.

Many people spend hours of their day sitting at a workstation – for work, to manage personal finances or engage in a hobby like gaming. That sewing desk, painter’s easel and work bench are also workstations.

12/22/2025

Your metabolism’s function is to convert food and beverages into energy to power your body’s functions such as breathing, circulating blood and exercising. Sometimes, abnormal chemical reactions occur in your body that interfere with your body’s metabolism. A metabolic disorder can affect your overall health, including weight. This is one reason why I am adamant about staying on top of screenings. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining metabolic health.

Fundamentally, your metabolic health is about how well your body responds to and processes food. Our metabolism’s job is to convert what we eat and drink into energy to power your body’s functions. When everything is working well, your body has the energy to do a range of amazing things – from...

12/19/2025

In my practice, a lot of my patients complain about achy joints. It may sound like a minor problem, but stiff, painful joints can affect your quality of life. Here are two steps I advise my patients to follow to help alleviate joint issues.

Do you wake up stiff and sore? Or do you become achy as the day unfolds? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s time to start showing some love to your joints. In truth, you should always treat your joints well, whether you’re in pain or not.

12/18/2025

I always encourage my patients to listen to their bodies, and this time of year, your body is probably asking for more sleep. Throughout the year, your body’s sleep needs change. Many factors affect the amount of sleep your body needs, but arguably, the most influential is the amount of daylight you get each day. Here are three reasons why your body wants more sleep during the fall and winter.

As a child, you probably learned that animals like bears, squirrels and chipmunks hibernate for the winter. And while humans don’t hibernate, we do need more sleep during the winter. This is often referred to as our “winter hibernation”.“We need between seven and nine hours of sleep each nig...

12/17/2025

! Hanukkah’s celebration lasts eight days. While this sounds fun, for many of my patients, it means eight days of preparing, cleaning, cooking, wrapping gifts, lifting boxes, socializing and possibly traveling, which can take a toll on their spines. If holiday festivities make your back and neck ache, here are some simple tips to help prevent the pain.

Nearly all of us experience back and neck pain at some point, which significantly affects your quality of life. Unfortunately, holiday stress and preparations are common triggers for pain. Here are some tips that can help keep you pain free.

12/12/2025

Let’s talk about coffee. Most of my patients drink coffee daily, and a large percentage of them purchase coffee (or another beverage) from a coffee shop every week. Coffee shops can be very enticing, rolling out festive, seasonal flavors, particularly during this time of year. But these drinks may be taking a toll on your wallet, and more importantly, your health. Here’s more on coffee shop coffees.

Do you swing by Dunkin’ drive-thru for coffee on your way into work? Or frequent Starbucks for an afternoon caffeine boost? If your answer was yes, you’re not alone. About 73 percent of Americans drink coffee daily and more than 50 percent buy coffee (or another beverage) from a coffee shop at l...

12/11/2025

Winter is almost here, which means we need to put some extra effort into controlling our blood pressure. Your blood pressure rises in colder weather – and while you may be borderline or okay in the summer, your blood pressure may be too high in winter. Try these seven tactics to help manage your blood pressure during the winter.

With winter less than two months away, now is a good time to prepare yourself for colder temperatures, especially if you have health conditions affected by lower temperatures.Circulation, in particular, can be impacted by winter weather. Colder air narrows blood vessels in your toes, fingers and ski...

12/11/2025

As you may know, I frequently get inquiries about openings in my practice. I wanted to let you know about the limited availability in my practice to accept new patients. If you have relatives or friends who could benefit from the same type of proactive healthcare that you have, I would love to tell them about our way of practicing medicine.

New patients can benefit from unhurried time during visits, same or next-day appointments, the ability to contact their doctor after hours, and the advanced screenings and tests included in the annual MDVIP Wellness Program that can help identify certain risk factors.

I would be honored to consider your referrals, especially those who may not have a primary care physician. Please feel free to forward this email. I am happy to schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet and review my practice's unique services and benefits.

Dr. Raguraj

My website is https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/sinnarajahragurajmd and they can call 888-381-3374 to get more information.

Learn more about Dr. Sinnarajah Raguraj, MD, Internal Medicine doctor in Bel Air MD and how their MDVIP practice can provide you fully personalized primary care.