Country Way Family Practice Dr, Denise Workman

05/13/2021

Living with Addiction?
We understand the struggle of friends and family living with Addiction. We want to help by providing resources and education.
Discussion Topics: Options for treatment
Life coaching sessions
Different Addictions
Why your loved one can't "just stop"

We would like to begin holding seminars to help families living with addiction. Would you be interested in participating? Give us a call (706) 725-0289 or PM for information.

05/21/2020

It’s vitally important that we continue to provide preventative, chronic and sick care visits unrelated to the Coronavirus. We are taking all necessary precautions to protect our patients and staff. Call us at (706)348-8763 to make an appointment. Your physician is in the best position to determine the type of visit that is right for you.

03/17/2020

Country Way Family Practice would like to remind our patients that we offer virtual visits.

03/17/2020

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04/04/2019

For allergy sufferers, springtime brings more than sunshine and warm days,it also signals the start of runny noses, nasal congestion, sneezing, and watery, itchy eyes.

Here are a few tips that may help:

*Start taking medicine before allergic symptoms appear, at least a week before allergy season begins.

*Exercise indoors instead of outside during the height of the spring pollen season.

*Wear glasses instead of contacts to cut down on eye irritation.

*Wear a filter mask when mowing the lawn or working outside in the spring.
*Close the windows and use air conditioning to cut down on allergens entering your home.

*Shower at night to remove allergens. Pollen and other allergens can stick to your skin and lead to symptoms throughout the night.

*Wash sheets regularly with hot water and use an allergy-prevention mattress cover to cut down on dust mites. Mattress covers can be removed and washed regularly.
Use a HEPA air purifier to remove allergens inside your home, especially if you own pets.

*Carpets harbor tons of dust mites, molds and other allergens. Vacuum carpets at least once a week using a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Use a mask while vacuuming as allergens in the carpets are disturbed and float into the air, worsening your symptoms.

*Take an antihistamine and/or nasal steroid spray if you know you will be in an “allergic environment.” For example, if you know you will be spending the day at a friend’s house who owns a pet, take an antihistamine such as Allegra, Claritin or Zyrtec prior to your visit.

02/06/2019

15 foods that are good for your heart

1.Eat fish high in omega-3s, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and trout.

2. A handful of healthy nuts such as almonds or walnuts will satisfy your hunger and help your heart.

3. Berries are chock full of heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble fiber. Try blueberries, strawberries, cranberries or raspberries in cereal or yogurt.

4. Flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and phytoestogens to boost heart health. Take them in ground or milled form to reap the greatest benefit.

5. Oatmeal: the comfort-food nutrient powerhouse.

6. Dark beans,such as kidney or black beans, are high in fiber, B-vitamins, minerals and other good stuff. Veggie chili, anyone?

7. A 4-ounce glass of red wine (up to two for men and one for women per day) can help improve good (HDL) cholesterol levels.

8. Try marinated tofu in a stir-fry with fresh veggies for a heart-healthy lunch or dinner.

9. Red, yellow and orange veggies such as carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers and acorn squash are packed with carotenoids, fiber and vitamins to help your heart.

10. Popeye was right – spinach packs a punch! Use it in sandwiches and salads instead of lettuce.

11. Fruits such as oranges, cantaloupes and papaya are rich in beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and fiber.

12. Tender, sweet asparagus is filled with mighty nutrients such as beta-carotene, folate and fiber, and only provide 25 calories per cup, or 5 calories per large spear.

13. Tomatoes – even sun-dried varieties in winter months – provide lycopene, vitamin C and alpha- and beta-carotene.

14. Dark chocolate is good for your heart health, but just be sure that it’s at least 70 percent cocoa.

15. Crisp, fresh broccoli florets dipped in hummus are a terrific heart-healthy snack with a whopping list of nutrients, including vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium and fiber.

01/21/2019

We would like to share some helpful tips this flu season.

Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.