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What You Need to Know About Functional Medicine

Oct 09, 2017 by Total Access Medical

Functional medicine is a new and improved way to treat your health. It is a personalized system which allows for new scientific techniques and methods to translate into the healthcare and provider market and get to the patient.

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Clear Benefits of Concierge  Primary  Physician Care Practices

Oct 05, 2017 by Cynthia Kuper, Ph.D.

Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D. Shares with us, in his blog last month in Medical Economics, the importance of the amount of time your primary care physician (PCP) spends with you, the reasons why they spend too little time and the serious consequences of that situation.  At Total Access Medical we share Dr. Schimpff's views and utilize this call to action by giving our patients the time and attention necessary to achieve the best outcomes of their over all health.

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Why You Should Eat More Green Beans

Sep 13, 2017 by Total Access Medical

Green beans are rich in antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals in the body to help you stay healthy and youthful, and flavonoids, the compound that gives green tea its ability to reduce body fat and prevent obesity.

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Why Every Person Should Have a Concierge Doctor

Sep 02, 2017 by Cynthia Kuper, Ph.D.

Concierge doctors mean not only personalized wholistic medical care, concierge doctors mean preventative care. This is why you should care:

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8 Everyday Things That Age You

Jul 31, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

While ageing is an inevitable part of life, how quickly or well you age depends on many different factors. Although there are some obvious causes of premature ageing, there are many seemingly harmless things that can also add on the years. And besides, no one wants to grow old before their time. 

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Do Not Skip Breakfast. You Could Be At Risk For Health Problems

Jul 28, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Have you heard of the saying, "you are what you eat?" Well, studies indicate that when you eat may be just as important as what you eat. 

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New Study: Reduction of Overall Body Fat Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer

Jul 26, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

A reduction in overall body fat, rather than abdominal fat, is associated with lower levels of breast cancer markers. The study published in Endocrine-Related Cancer, found that levels of several breast cancer risk markers were reduced in postmenopausal women who lost total body fat, rather than just belly fat.

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How Stress Influences Your Risk For Heart Disease and Stroke

Jul 24, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

You're stuck in line at airport security and your plane leaves in 10 minutes. You become antsy. As your breath quickens and your muscles tense, your anxiety builds and it feels like you're on the verge of a heart attack.

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Tips For A Diabetes Management Plan

Jul 21, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Diabetes management requires awareness and is measured by how well you can control your blood sugar. Therefore, it is important to know what makes your blood sugar level rise and fall and you need to know how to control these day-to-day factors. 

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New Study: Drinking Coffee Linked to 20% Lower Risk of Liver Cancer

Jul 19, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Primary liver cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, and because of its poor prognosis, it's the second leading cause of cancer death. But, researchers have found an important link between coffee consumption and liver cancer that can help diminish the risk. 

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