by PrevMedHealth | Aug 9, 2022 | Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Uncategorized
Vitamin D has different names, and that’s because there are a couple of other vitamins in the vitamin D group. Vitamin D3-cholecalciferol is the most common worldwide. In Vitamin D2, it is ergocalciferol Vitamin D is more than a vitamin. It’s a hormone,...
by PrevMedHealth | Jul 26, 2022 | Atrial fibrillation, Blood thinners, Prediabetes & Diabetes
This week’s blog discusses aspirin or other blood thinners. Blood thinner use is a far bigger topic than it seems. Aspirin is a blood thinner, but it’s different from other blood thinners, like Xarelto, Eliquis, or Coumadin. Xarelto & Eliquis are...
by PrevMedHealth | Jul 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today, we’re going to be talking about new criteria for diabetes and prediabetes. You’ve heard me say this multiple times: what about diabetes and prediabetes? A patient once told me: My doctor said, “I just have a touch of sugar.” If your...
by PrevMedHealth | Jun 21, 2022 | Vitamin D
News about Vitamin D toxicity have increased in the last two years. Let’s explore if having too much vitamin D is a real issue. We had a patient’s labs come in with a Vitamin D level of 175. Although unusual, Vitamin D toxicity is happening more often....
by PrevMedHealth | Jun 15, 2022 | Diet, Inflammation, Plaque
Stents don’t prevent heart attacks, but what about a low-carb diet? Let’s find out in today’s blog. Today we’re talking about a study that measured people’s diet. They found that people on a low-carb diet had a progression in their...
