Dr. Laura E. Babe, MDVIP

09/18/2025

Do we ever really know what is in the latest and greatest supplement advertised on your cell phone or facebook or that shiny magazine that comes in the mail? Not all ingredients are listed on the label in all cases.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/pain-flex-may-be-harmful-due-hidden-drug-ingredients

If you are taking this, talk with your doctor about how to taper off.

09/04/2025

It's fall in Ann Arbor, the air is cooler, football has started, the students are back, and colds, coughs and sniffles have started. To protect yourself against serious illness this winter, get your flu shot. Everyone, from infants to adults, can benefit from influenza vaccine, unless known to be allergic to the vaccine. Patients: we are getting flu shots in, call the office for a time to come in. Covid Vaccines are not yet available. Stay tuned.

08/27/2025

We all know that chocolate tastes good, but having chocolate as part of your diet may actually be good for your health, including helping to lower blood pressure. Consider it a vitamin, not a food group. One small square of dark chocolate or one serving of cocoa a day.

See more at https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/have-high-blood-pressure-chocolate-may-help-lower-it

08/14/2025

Many of my patients are dealing with stress-induced insomnia. But they’re not alone. A recent report found that American adults are more stressed and sleeping less. Here are some tips and tricks that I’ve taught my patients that can help ease your stress and get better sleep. Do you struggle with insomnia? Do you have advice for others?

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/americans-are-more-stressed-and-sleeping-less

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If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults reporting being so stressed that they can’t function, according to a poll conducted by the American Psychological A...

07/15/2025

Supplements Supplements! There are so many out there, what do I really need?
I talk about supplements with all of my patients.

The human body is remarkably efficient at deriving nutrients from the foods which we eat. There are, however, a few exceptions to this.

For instance, here in Michigan, half of the year there is not enough sunlight to make vitamin D in our skin, and the other half of the year we are protecting our skin from the sun or avoiding the heat. I was shocked when I started working with the MDVIP program at how many of my adult patients were deficient in vitamin D.

However, for most nutrients, the safest and healthiest "dose" is from the foods your grandparents and great grandparents would recognize: fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/sunshine-vitamin-why-vitamin-d-essential-your-health

When it comes to keeping our bodies functioning, Vitamin D plays a starring role. Often called the "sunshine vitamin," it's one of the 13 essential vitamins our bodies need for growth and maintenance. Yet, despite its importance, more than 40 percent of American adults don't get enough of it. Here.....

07/08/2025

Keith Richards once described getting old as “fascinating.” “The older you get, the older you want to get.”Richards, who recently turned 80, may be fascinated, but many of the rest of us are worried about aging and the challenges that come with it. In fact, two-thirds of Americans, respondin...

05/30/2025

Spring and summer allergies can be rough. It’s a very common complaint in my practice. And while medications help, I find it important to limit exposure to allergens. Here are five tips to help you do that.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/5-tips-managing-spring-allergies

After a long winter, who doesn't love a beautiful spring day? The warm air, the gentle breezes, fragrant flowers, buzzing bees and ... the sound of sneezing, sniffling and coughing. Okay, nobody likes that last part, but there is relief if you suffer from seasonal allergies.

04/28/2025

Check out this information on new offerings!

03/17/2025

Tired of waiting on hold, or waiting days for a reply to an email to your doctor? Learn how my practice helps busy professionals invest in their health.

MDVIP’s primary care model goes beyond traditional concierge medicine, providing patients with more attentive, personalized care. Learn more about the MDVIP difference.

03/12/2025

Patients, Friends and Family

I have talked with many of my patients about the Galleri Cancer Screening test, a blood test that can screen for cancers such as Pancreatic, Ovarian and Head/Neck tumors that do not have standard recommended screening. This test is not covered by insurance. Through our partnership with MDVIP, we normally have a discounted cost of $749 for this test. We will be having a ONE DAY Galleri Screening Draw Event on Monday, March 31st from 1-4 pm. The price for this ONE DAY event will be lowered to $699. Contact the office to schedule an appointment, Guests are welcome.

02/24/2025

One major benefit of the MDVIP program is access to informative articles and web resources to help you to make lifestyle changes to maintain your health for years to come. February is heart health month, Feed your heart with good nutrition.

02/24/2025

Are friendships and social networking — real life or online — as important to your health as diet and exercise? Studies suggest yes, especially when it comes to your heart. Here’s how real-life and online relationships contribute to your heart health. This is why we talk about your hobbies and activities and ask you if you feel lonely. Your health is not just your blood pressure or your lab results, Your habits, activities, mood and diet all contribute.

Are friendships and social networking — real life or online — as important to your health as diet and exercise? You might not think so, but science is proving otherwise. Studies published many decades ago found loneliness in old age can have significant negative effects on health and longevity.