Dr. Ron Eaker, MD, FACOG, ABOM

09/06/2025

Many women in my practice use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease menopause symptoms. Of course, HRT is not right for every woman, particularly if breast, ovarian or endometrial cancer, stroke or blood clots are a risk. If they are, you might instead take supplements. But should they? Do you use menopause related supplements? Do you think they’re effective?
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/cant-take-hrt-supplements-may-not-be-best-alternative-0

09/04/2025

If you have a chronic condition, it's important to have a primary care doctor who knows you and can partner with you.

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

09/02/2025

I’ve spent years teaching my patients how to read nutrition labels, primarily focusing on serving sizes, calories and grams of sugar. But there’s more on a label than those three things. Ingredients matter too, especially preservatives added to processed foods to sustain shelf life. Many preservatives are deemed safe, but some should be limited or even avoided, such as the five listed in this link. Are you concerned about preservatives? Do you ever notice the five discussed in the blog on your labels?

Processed foods can be a double-edge sword. On one hand, they’re easy, convenient time savers. But they are often made with questionable ingredients, from high fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugars.

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

Rice is staple in many countries, but it can be controversial in the U.S. because it’s so highly processed. But rice also is gluten-free, and rich in vitamins, minerals and flavonoids – plant pigments with possible anti-cancer properties. There are many varieties, and some are healthier than others. Here are some tips I share with my patients on choosing healthier rice.

More than 50 percent of the world’s population relies on rice. It’s a staple in more than 100 countries because it’s affordable, convenient and versatile, lending itself to many different dishes and types of meals.Generally, rice is gluten-free, high in carbohydrates, with some fiber and prote...

06/30/2025

Experience better responsiveness, availability and on-time appointments in my practice.

MDVIP affiliated primary care doctors are from all over the country and provide personalized and holistic healthcare & medical approaches.

06/27/2025

If you want to prevent heart disease, eat a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise, manage your weight and control your stress. Those are the main tenets, but there are other factors that can also put you at risk for heart disease. Here are nine unusual heart disease risks.

Discover 9 unusual heart disease risks that you may never have heard of. Learn about what signs to look out for and what these risks mean to your health.

06/25/2025

I always preach the importance of good sleep to my patients. It’s essential for heart health, but I often don’t go into the details as to why. For a better understanding of how sleep contributes to heart health, read this blog written by my colleague A. Alan Reisinger, MD, associated medical director of MDVIP.

Here’s a little secret about your heart: Your ticker loves it when you sleep.Good, consistent sleep is great for our heart. Poor sleep, not so much.Sleep helps everything from our immune system to our mental health. But our heart also benefits.Let’s start with blood pressure. When we sleep, our ...

06/23/2025

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.

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.

06/20/2025

My patients can reach me after hours and on weekends.

Doctor availability is one of many MDVIP benefits, which means patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices can reach their doctor after hours and on the weekends.

06/18/2025

Of all the things we eat, some of the most harmful are high-sugar foods. While some foods are obviously high in sugar like desserts, sodas and smoothies, others like gourmet coffees, flavored yogurts, salad dressings and barbecue sauces are often overlooked. But it’s important to pay attention to the amount of sugar you’re eating. Here’s why.

Discover how harmful excessive added sugars can be to your diet. Explore how much sugar should be consumed based on your lifestyle and read expert tips.

06/16/2025

For years, I’ve been encouraging my patients to choose whole foods. Ultra-processed foods like many brands of frozen pizza, sports drinks and breakfast cereals raise your risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cognitive decline. They’re also linked to cancer. Learn how ultra-processed foods increase your risk for cancer.

Ultra-processed foods, although more affordable than whole foods, may be linked to cancer. Prioritize your health by exploring this study by The Lancet.