Liya Galooshian, MD

10/31/2025

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10/24/2025

Winter is less than two months away, 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.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/colder-temperatures-can-affect-your-blood-pressure

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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...

10/22/2025

Each year, I have patients catch the flu. Some bounce back after a week, while others end up hospitalized for several weeks. Of course, having a heart or lung condition can cause complications. But a weaker immune system can also lead to life-threatening issues. You can try lowering your risk of serious flu illness by boosting your T-cells. Here’s what you need to know.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/does-flu-knock-you-out-weeks-boost-your-t-cells

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It’s common for people to experience the flu differently. In some people, the flu triggers strong cold-like symptoms, while other people develop life-threatening issues. Influenza is a virus responsible for about 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations and 35,000 dea...

10/20/2025

October is usually a month of great walking weather. 🚶‍♀️However, if you’re walking in the brush or in the woods, your exercise may raise your risk for Lyme disease. Most people who have Lyme disease recover in a few weeks. However, some patients develop long-term Lyme disease, which is a lot more complicated. Let me know if you think you have a tick bite. Here’s more on long-term Lyme disease.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/long-term-lyme-disease-associated-particular-bacterial-strain

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Ticks are known for causing a wide range of illnesses, with the most common being Lyme disease - a bacterial illness that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are about 475,000 new cases of Lyme disease each...

10/17/2025

Most cancer cases have a higher survival rate when they’re detected early. However, there are more than 200 types of cancer, and only five have early screenings. As a result, more than 50 percent of cancers are diagnosed in an advanced stage. A new type of test may change this dynamic. Called liquid biopsies, these multi-cancer early detection tests may help fill the gaps left by the five standard cancer screenings. They may also be combined with those standard screenings to provide a more comprehensive approach to early detection. If you’re curious about this test, let’s talk at your next appointment.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/what-are-multi-cancer-early-detection-blood-tests

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For most people, the thought of having cancer provokes feelings of fear and dread. It can be a cruel, grueling disease that affects millions of Americans. Just last year there were 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. And statistics suggest that one in two American men and one in three Ameri...

10/15/2025

Alcohol consumption can affect medications, weight and overall health, which is why I commonly ask my patients how much alcohol they drink. However, answering this question is more difficult than it seems; many factors are involved. If you’d like to understand how much you’re really drinking, here’s what you need to know. 🍷🍺🧐
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/how-much-alcohol-are-you-really-drinking

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Many people are unaware of the health effects of alcohol on the body. Educate yourself on how much alcohol you are really drinking and one drink consists of.

10/13/2025

Some of my patients take turmeric supplements to ease pain, improve memory, slow aging and contribute to weight loss. Turmeric supplements are more effective when combined with bromelain or black pepper. However, the combination of turmeric with black pepper has been found to cause liver damage. Talk to me about the supplements you’re taking. In the meantime, here’s more on turmeric and black pepper supplements.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/turmeric-and-black-pepper-supplements-may-damage-liver

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People have always turned to herbs and spices as home health remedies. Today, 24 percent of Americans use herbal medicines, supplements and tea to boost their health, according to Statista.One herb that gained a lot of popularity is turmeric (also known as Indian saffron). Turmeric has been used for...

10/10/2025

Dont be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to RULA today to speak with a therapist best fitted for your needs. https://www.rula.com/

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10/08/2025

Some of my patients ask a lot of questions about Parkinson’s disease, which is understandable. It’s a life-altering, debilitating disease that’s been rising 📈 in the US. Here are four 4️⃣ tips to help lower your risk of Parkinson’s.

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Legendary National Football League quarterback Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a progressive and debilitating nervous system disorder that affects cognitive and motor abilities. In the early phases, symptoms develop slowly, are mild and possibly overlooked. For in...

10/06/2025

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.

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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...

10/03/2025

Come get your flu shots! Early October is a great time to get the flu shot so it can last you all season. Call the office whenever you are ready to schedule! 💉 😁

10/03/2025

I often remind my patients that stress, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle and dehydration can affect their gut health, and ultimately, their overall health. The gut has many responsibilities, so when it’s not properly cared for, you may gain weight, catch viruses more often or experience gastrointestinal issues. Learn how your gut health influences your overall health.
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It makes sense that if we have an unhealthy gut, we’ll have gastrointestinal issues. But sometimes we forget that what we eat affects our entire body – not just our gut. How does the gut have so much influence over our health?