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What Are The Most Anti-Inflammatory Foods?

Feb 15, 2023 by Total Access Medical

Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator.  By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.

An anti-inflammatory diet favors fruits and vegetables, foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, lean protein, healthful fats, and spices. It discourages or limits the consumption of processed foods, red meats, and alcohol.
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Natural Remedies To Treat Anxiety

Feb 09, 2023 by Total Access Medical

In the United States, more than 18% of adults are affected by anxiety disorders each year, making it one of the most common mental health issues. Anxiety involves a person feeling disproportionate and sustained distress, worry, or fear in response to an emotional trigger. Anxiety is a normal, necessary emotion, and it can have a wide range of causes.

In the sections below, you can learn about a wide range of natural and home remedies that can help with stress and anxiety.

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What Does a Holistic Doctor Do Compared To A General Practitioner?

Feb 08, 2023 by Total Access Medical

Holistic medicine is an approach to medical care that takes into account the entire person and the circumstances surrounding them.

A holistic doctor considers attitudes, lifestyles, spiritual health, and physical health to be related.

Holistic treatments are directed according to what, in the grand scheme, the holistic doctor determines to be the cause. In many cases, the doctor works on preventive care, as well.

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Ultra Processed Foods May Accelerate Cognitive Decline

Feb 03, 2023 by Total Access Medical

 

Cognitive decline is usually the first noticeable sign of dementia, which is the common term that describes the impaired ability to think, remember, or make decisions that impact everyday activities or life. Consumption of ultra-processed foods adds to the possibility of developing obesity and other diet-related diseases. 

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Time-Restricted Eating?

Jan 24, 2023 by Total Access Medical

Time-restricted eating (TRE) involves a regular, 24-hour cycle of eating and fasting, with meals, snacks, and sugary drinks strictly limited to the same 8–10 hour window each day.

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Helpful Tips for Interviewing A Concierge Doctor

Jan 16, 2023 by Total Access Medical

You've done your research and you love what concierge medicine has to offer. You know the next step is meeting with concierge care physicians so that you can find the right fit.

Here are five tips for conducting those all-important meet-and-greets.

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Why Does The Flu Strike In Winter?

Jan 08, 2023 by Total Access Medical

Many people associate cold weather with the flu. Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose, sore throat -- everyone knows the first signs. And, according to the CDC, millions of people develop the flu each year in the United States. 

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A Nutritionist Guide To Plant-Based Protein

Dec 06, 2022 by Total Access Medical

Plant-based foods typically contain fiber, which promotes good gut bacteria, smoother digestion, and, in the case of soluble fiber, better heart health.

Research has suggested that a plant-based diet could play a role in cancer prevention. Other studies have shown plant-based eating can be a helpful strategy for weight loss and type 2 diabetes management.

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10,000 Steps Per Day May Halve Dementia Risk

Nov 30, 2022 by Total Access Medical

As the global population ages, cases of dementia are also on the rise worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that some 55 million people currently have dementia, and the number is set to rise to 139 million by 2050.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that Alzheimer’s disease, the commonest form of dementia, affects around 5.8 million people in the United States alone.

According to a study recently published in JAMA Neurology, simply increasing the number of steps a person takes each day can decrease their dementia risk by as much as 50%.

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What Are The Warning Signs Of Heart Disease?

Nov 24, 2022 by Total Access Medical
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Symptoms of the disease depend on what type of heart disease you have. 
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