Lumour

04/14/2026

Trying to step away from caffeine and into springtime comfort.

03/29/2026

I encourage my patients to maintain relationships, find hobbies and get involved in the community. A lack of social connections can have a serious effect on your health. In fact, it’s been equated to smoking 15 ci******es a day and has been linked to serious chronic conditions, such as these four.

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Do you prefer to stay at home instead of meeting up with friends? Are you a loner who prefers to get lost down rabbit holes online than talk on the phone? Don’t go to church or belong to active social groups? If so, you may be risking your health. Even for the otherwise healthy, lack of social con...

03/27/2026

During office visits, you may have heard me mention triglycerides, a type of blood fat. They often take a backseat to cholesterol, but they can raise your risk for heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.

Triglycerides are a lipid that can increase your risk of heart disease. Here’s what you need to know about triglycerides and how you can lower them.

03/25/2026

Learn how my practice can help you with chronic care and the difference I can make as your primary care physician.

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Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease need extra attention. Find out how an MDVIP-affiliated doctor can help with your chronic care management.

03/25/2026

Learn how insurance works with my practice.

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MDVIP works with your health insurance to offer a unique doctor network. Get started today to access premium benefits and expert medical assistance programs.

03/23/2026

Your gut health is connected to your overall health. When referring to your gut health, I am talking about how well your body absorbs nutrients, remains disease-free, maintains a strong immune system and keeps a thriving, balanced composition of microorganisms. Here are six science-based tactics that may help improve gut health.

Many things you can do to improve your general overall health and wellbeing are also proven to positively impact gut health. These include lifestyle efforts like getting regular exercise, eating less sugar, reducing stress and quitting smoking. But there are additional specific things you can do for...

03/20/2026

You might have heard me use the terms “probiotics” and “prebiotics”. These are two substances that help foster a healthy gut microbiome. And while you may be tempted to use daily over-the-counter probiotic and prebiotic supplements to boost gut health, your diet is the best source of both. Add these foods to your shopping list.

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Our gastrointestinal tract needs probiotics and prebiotics to create an environment where communities of beneficial bacteria can flourish. And while you may be tempted to use daily over-the-counter probiotic and prebiotic supplements, your diet is the best source of both.ProbioticsProbiotic foods ad...

03/18/2026

You already know that exercise can help prevent and manage heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But you may not realize that it’s also good for brain health, particularly in warding off dementia.

https://www.mdvip.com/patients/resources/exercise-lowers-risk-dementia
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03/18/2026

Feeling grateful for the small moments of being seen, known, and loved.

03/16/2026

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem in my practice. While some people may need orthopedic or even surgical intervention, many of my patients find some relief through lifestyle changes and home treatments. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/home-treatment-painful-plantar-fasciitis

03/13/2026

Which is better for weight loss – animal protein or plant protein? I get this question a lot. Here’s some information to help you decide which protein source may work better for you.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/which-better-weight-loss-plant-protein-or-animal-protein