Vistasol Medical Group

Vistasol Medical Group Vistasol is a Family Medical Clinic/ Medical Group. We take pride in taking care of families in Mon Vistasol is a Family Medical Clinic/ medical group.

We take pride in taking great care of entire families in Montebello and surrounding areas. We specialize in the following fields: Internal Medicine/ Senior Care, OB/Gyn and Pediatrics. Services we provide include, but are not limited to: FREE pregnancy tests, FREE STD checkis and Birth Control, FREE care during your pregnancy, FREE vaccination and physicals for children of all ages. We treat patients with Dibetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Asthma, COPD and many other conditions. Patient Assistance Program for FREE diabetes and high blood pressure medication is available for those who qualify. We take all insurances and have low prices for those who are uninsured.

01/21/2026

🩺 Kidney Failure: What You Should Know

What is kidney failure?

Kidney failure happens when the kidneys can’t properly filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. It can develop suddenly (acute) or slowly over time (chronic).

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⚠️ Common Symptoms

Early kidney disease may have no symptoms, but as it progresses, signs can include:
   •   💤 Fatigue or low energy
   •   🦶 Swelling in feet, ankles, legs, or face
   •   🚽 Changes in urination (less, more, foamy, or dark urine)
   •   🤢 Nausea or vomiting
   •   😖 Loss of appetite
   •   🧠 Trouble concentrating or brain fog
   •   😴 Sleep problems
   •   💢 High blood pressure
   •   😮‍💨 Shortness of breath
   •   🧴 Dry or itchy skin

👉 Important: Symptoms often appear late—regular screening is key.

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🛡️ Prevention Tips (Very Important)

You can significantly reduce risk with these habits:

✅ Control chronic conditions
   •   Keep blood pressure and blood sugar well controlled (top risk factors).

💧 Stay hydrated
   •   Drink enough water unless your doctor advises fluid restriction.

🥗 Eat kidney-friendly
   •   Reduce salt and processed foods
   •   Balance protein intake
   •   Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole foods

🚫 Avoid kidney-harming habits
   •   Limit long-term use of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen)
   •   Avoid smoking
   •   Limit alcohol

⚖️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle
   •   Exercise regularly
   •   Maintain a healthy weight

🧪 Get routine checkups
   •   Blood tests (creatinine, eGFR)
   •   Urine tests (protein/albumin)

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🚨 When to See a Doctor Immediately
   •   Severe swelling
   •   Very little or no urine
   •   Persistent nausea/vomiting
   •   Chest pain or trouble breathing

Early detection can slow or prevent progression and protect long-term health.

01/20/2026

🎗️ Colon Cancer: Why Colonoscopy Matters 🎗️

Colon cancer often develops silently, without symptoms in its early stages. A colonoscopy is one of the most powerful tools we have to detect and prevent colon cancer—often by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer.

🔹 Colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early
🔹 Colonoscopy can prevent cancer, not just detect it
🔹 Recommended starting at age 45 (earlier if you have family history or symptoms)

Don’t wait for symptoms. Screening saves lives.

01/19/2026

📢 Flu Season Is Serious — Protect Yourself and Your Family! 🤧🛡️

Across the United States this flu season, flu activity has surged dramatically, with millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates at least 18 million flu cases, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and over 9,000 deaths so far — and pediatric flu deaths have nearly doubled compared with earlier in the season. 

Young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are especially vulnerable — and the majority of flu-related pediatric deaths occur in kids who are not fully vaccinated against influenza. 

💉 Why Getting Your Flu Shot Matters:
✔️ Reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death
✔️ Helps protect vulnerable loved ones, including infants and elderly family members
✔️ Lessens the spread of flu in the community
✔️ Reduces strain on healthcare systems during peak season

Even if you’ve already missed early fall vaccination, it’s not too late — health experts strongly recommend the flu shot for everyone 6 months and older every year. Vaccination still offers significant protection and can make sickness milder if you do get infected. 

🩹 Take Action Now:
Schedule your flu vaccine at your doctor’s office, pharmacy, or community clinic — and encourage friends and family to do the same.

Stay healthy this season — fight the flu with a flu shot!

01/16/2026

✅ Lifestyle Solutions to Control Blood Sugar

1️⃣ Healthy Diet
   •   Eat balanced meals with lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables.
   •   Limit sugar, refined carbs, and processed foods.
   •   Choose foods with a low glycemic index.

2️⃣ Regular Exercise
   •   Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days (walking, swimming, cycling, strength training).
   •   Exercise helps your body use insulin more effectively.

3️⃣ Weight Management
   •   Losing even 5–10% of your body weight can improve blood sugar control.

4️⃣ Stay Hydrated
   •   Drink plenty of water.
   •   Avoid sugary drinks like soda and sweetened juices.

5️⃣ Monitor Blood Sugar Regularly
   •   Keep track of your blood sugar levels to understand how food, activity, and stress affect you.

6️⃣ Manage Stress
   •   Chronic stress can raise blood sugar.
   •   Practice relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.

7️⃣ Medication (if prescribed)
   •   Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for insulin or oral medications if needed.

8️⃣ Quality Sleep
   •   Poor sleep can negatively impact blood sugar control.
   •   Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night.

9️⃣ Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol
   •   Both can interfere with blood sugar control and increase health risks.
bloodsugar diabetes

01/15/2026

⚠️ Important Health Awareness: The “Second Wave” After the Flu

Most people don’t realize this 👇
Secondary (post-flu) pneumonia can develop 5–14 days AFTER the flu, sometimes after you start feeling better.

🦠 After the flu, your immune system may be weakened, making it easier for a serious lung infection to develop.

🚨 Watch closely for these warning signs:
• Fever that comes back
• Worsening cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Extreme fatigue or weakness

👶👵 High-risk groups — including children, adults 65+, and people with chronic conditions — should be monitored for up to 3–4 weeks after flu symptoms resolve.

❗ Do not ignore a “second wave” of sickness.
If symptoms return or worsen, seek medical care promptly — early treatment can be life-saving.

🩺 Prevention tips:
• Rest fully after the flu
• Stay hydrated
• Follow up with your healthcare provider if symptoms change
• Get vaccinated as recommended

📣 Share this to help others recognize the signs early.

01/14/2026

Influenza (flu) complications can range from mild to serious—especially in young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions.

Common complications
   •   Pneumonia (viral or bacterial)
   •   Sinus and ear infections
   •   Dehydration
   •   Worsening of chronic conditions (asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes)

Serious complications
   •   Respiratory failure
   •   Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart)
   •   Encephalitis (brain inflammation)
   •   Sepsis
   •   Multi-organ failure
   •   Death (in severe cases)

Who is at higher risk?
   •   Children under 5 (especially under 2)
   •   Adults 65+
   •   Pregnant individuals
   •   People with weakened immune systems
   •   Those with chronic lung, heart, kidney, liver, or metabolic diseases

When to seek medical care urgently
   •   Trouble breathing or chest pain
   •   Persistent high fever
   •   Severe weakness or confusion
   •   Blue lips/face, dehydration
   •   Symptoms that improve then suddenly worsen

Prevention tips: annual flu vaccination, hand hygiene, staying home when sick, and early antiviral treatment when prescribed.

01/13/2026

A sphygmomanometer is the device doctors and nurses use to measure blood pressure. It has three main parts:
1. The cuff – wraps around your arm
2. The pump (bulb) – inflates the cuff
3. The gauge or screen – shows your blood pressure numbers

When the cuff tightens and then slowly releases, it measures how much pressure your blood puts on your arteries as your heart beats and rests.
Blood pressure has two numbers:
   •   Systolic – pressure when the heart beats
   •   Diastolic – pressure when the heart rests

Example: 120 / 80 mmHg

How it works
1. The cuff wraps snugly around your upper arm
2. It inflates and gently squeezes your arm
3. It slowly deflates while the machine listens or senses blood flow
4. The monitor shows your blood pressure numbers

If you have normal blood pressure

(around 120/80)
✔ Check once every 3–6 months
✔ Or at your regular doctor visits

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If you have slightly high blood pressure

(120–139 / 80–89)
✔ Check 1–2 times per week
✔ Especially if you are making lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress)

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If you have high blood pressure (hypertension)

(140/90 or higher)
✔ Check daily or every other day
✔ Best time: morning before eating & evening before bed

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If you take blood-pressure medication

✔ Check daily
✔ Keep a log to show your doctor

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The best way to measure
   •   Sit quietly for 5 minutes
   •   Feet flat on the floor
   •   Arm at heart level
   •   Don’t drink coffee or smoke 30 minutes before
   •   Take 2 readings and average them.

01/12/2026

🛡️ How to Prevent the Flu

The flu spreads through air droplets, hands, and surfaces. Prevention is mostly about breaking that chain.

1. Wash hands often
Use soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after school, work, or public places.

2. Don’t touch face
The virus enters through the eyes, nose, and mouth.

3. Improve indoor air
Open windows daily or use an air purifier. Flu spreads more in closed, dry rooms.

4. Boost immune system
• Vitamin D3
• Vitamin C
• Zinc
• Sleep at least 7–8 hours
• Eat fruits, vegetables, garlic, and protein

5. Avoid sick people
If someone is coughing or has fever, keep distance.

6. Clean high-touch surfaces
Phones, doorknobs, car steering wheels, keyboards.

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🤒 If You Already Have Flu Symptoms

(fever, body aches, chills, sore throat, cough, fatigue)

First 24–48 hours = critical

1. Rest
Your body needs energy to fight the virus. Do not push yourself.

2. Fluids
Drink:
• Water
• Electrolytes
• Warm soup
• Herbal tea
• Honey + lemon

Dehydration makes flu worse.

3. Lower fever safely
Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen.
Do NOT give aspirin to children.

4. Humid air
Use a humidifier or take warm showers — helps breathing and coughing.

5. Salt water gargle
Soothes sore throat and reduces germs.

6. Stay home
You are contagious for 5–7 days.

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🚨 When to See a Doctor Immediately

For children or adults if you have:
• Fever over 102°F
• Trouble breathing
• Chest pain
• Severe weakness
• Bluish lips
• Dehydration
• Symptoms that worsen after 3–4 days

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🧠 Important

Antibiotics do NOT treat the flu (it’s viral).
They only work if a bacterial infection develops.

01/09/2026

RSV & Flu Season – 3 Red Flags in Babies

[Opening – calm, reassuring tone]
RSV and flu season can be scary for parents—but don’t panic.
Instead, know these 3 red flags that mean your baby needs medical attention.

[Red Flag #1 – visual of baby breathing]
🚩 Breathing looks hard
If your baby is breathing very fast, pulling in at the ribs, or you see their nostrils flaring—this is a sign they’re working too hard to breathe.

[Red Flag #2 – feeding visual]
🚩 Not feeding or drinking well
If your baby isn’t eating normally, has fewer wet diapers, or seems unusually tired or low-energy, that’s a concern.

[Red Flag #3 – parent intuition visual]
🚩 Symptoms are getting worse—or your gut says something’s off
Parents know their babies best. If symptoms are worsening or something just doesn’t feel right, trust that instinct.

[Call to action – supportive tone]
If you notice any of these signs, seek medical care promptly.
Early care can make a big difference.

01/08/2026

🚨 “Super Flu” spreading this season — what is it and how can we protect ourselves & our children?

🦠 What is the “Super Flu”?
“Super flu” is not an official medical term. It’s a popular name people use when:
   •   Seasonal influenza (Flu A or B) is spreading rapidly
   •   Symptoms feel stronger or longer-lasting
   •   Flu overlaps with RSV, COVID-19, or other respiratory viruses, making infections seem worse

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza viruses change every year, and some seasons are simply more severe—especially for children, seniors, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems.

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🤒 Common Symptoms
   •   High fever & chills
   •   Severe body aches & fatigue
   •   Cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose
   •   Headache
   •   Vomiting or diarrhea (more common in children)

⚠️ Warning signs in children: fast breathing, dehydration, persistent fever, bluish lips, confusion, or worsening symptoms → seek medical care immediately

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🛡️ CDC Recommendations to Protect Yourself & Children

✅ 1. Annual Flu Vaccine
   •   Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
   •   Especially important for kids, elderly, and people with chronic conditions
   •   Reduces severity even if infection occurs

✅ 2. Hand Hygiene
   •   Wash hands with soap & water 20 seconds
   •   Use alcohol-based sanitizer when soap isn’t available

✅ 3. Avoid Close Contact
   •   Stay away from sick individuals
   •   Keep sick children home from school/daycare

✅ 4. Cover Coughs & Sneezes
   •   Use tissues or elbow—not hands

✅ 5. Clean & Disinfect
   •   Frequently touched surfaces (phones, toys, door handles)

✅ 6. Boost Immunity
   •   Adequate sleep
   •   Healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, fluids)
   •   Stay hydrated
   •   Avoid smoking & secondhand smoke

✅ 7. Masks (When Needed)
   •   Recommended in crowded indoor spaces during outbreaks
   •   Especially if someone is sick at home

01/07/2026

🍌 A Banana a Day: Health Benefits & How It Turns Into Energy ⚡

Bananas are one of nature’s best natural energy foods — simple, nutritious, and powerful for daily health.

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🌟 Health Benefits of Eating a Banana Daily

✅ Natural Energy Boost
   •   Rich in natural carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, sucrose)
   •   Ideal for mornings, workouts, or mid-day fatigue

✅ Heart & Blood Pressure Support
   •   High in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure
   •   Supports healthy heart rhythm

✅ Digestive Health
   •   Contains fiber (especially pectin)
   •   Supports gut health and regular bowel movements

✅ Muscle Function & Recovery
   •   Potassium and magnesium help prevent cramps
   •   Great for post-workout recovery

✅ Brain & Mood Support
   •   Vitamin B6 supports neurotransmitters like serotonin
   •   Helps with focus and mood balance

✅ Immune Support
   •   Contains vitamin C and antioxidants

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⚙️ How Bananas Turn Into Energy in Your Body

🦠 Step 1: Digestion
   •   Bananas are broken down in the stomach and intestines
   •   Carbohydrates become simple sugars

🩸 Step 2: Absorption
   •   Sugars enter the bloodstream as glucose
   •   Blood sugar rises gently (especially with ripe bananas)

🔥 Step 3: Energy Production
   •   Glucose is transported into cells
   •   Inside cells, glucose is converted into ATP (energy)

💪 Step 4: Storage (If Needed)
   •   Extra glucose is stored as glycogen in muscles and liver
   •   Used later during exercise or fasting

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⏰ Best Time to Eat a Banana
   •   🍌 Morning for natural energy
   •   🏋️ Before or after workouts
   •   😴 Evening (helps muscle relaxation)

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⚠️ Tip

If you’re watching sugar levels, pair bananas with protein or nuts to slow sugar absorption.

✨ One banana a day fuels your body, supports your heart, and powers your brain — naturally.

01/06/2026

👅 Tongue Health Matters More Than You Think!

Did you know that your tongue can hold millions of bacteria? These bacteria are one of the main causes of bad breath and can also affect your overall oral health.

✅ Using a tongue scraper daily is essential because it helps:
• Remove harmful bacteria buildup
• Reduce bad breath (halitosis)
• Improve taste sensation
• Support healthier gums and teeth
• Enhance overall oral hygiene

🦷 Brushing alone is not enough—tongue scraping completes your oral care routine. Just a few gentle strokes each morning can make a big difference!

✨ Healthy tongue = Fresh breath + Healthy smile
Make tongue cleaning a daily habit and feel the difference!

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1000 W Whittier Boulevard
Montebello, CA
90640

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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+13233460555

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Vistasol Medical Group

Vistasol is a Family Medical Clinic/ medical group. We take pride in taking great care of entire families in Montebello and surrounding areas. We specialize in the following fields: Internal Medicine/ Senior Care, OB/Gyn and Pediatrics. Services we provide include, but are not limited to: FREE pregnancy tests, FREE STD checkis and Birth Control, FREE care during your pregnancy, FREE vaccination and physicals for children of all ages. We treat patients with Dibetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Asthma, COPD and many other conditions. Patient Assistance Program for FREE diabetes and high blood pressure medication is available for those who qualify. We take all insurances and have low prices for those who are uninsured.