Courtney Medical Group AZ

06/28/2024

Expect it to hurt, and it will. Even though many of my patents admit they never felt the flu shot last time it was given, they still flinch in anticipation of the next one. Like any self-fulfilling prophesy. But does that mean the opposite is true? Lower executions and there will be less pain? A new and exciting study says yes!...

Expect it to hurt, and it will. Even though many of my patents admit they never felt the flu shot last time it was given, they still flinch in anticipation of the next one. Like any self-fulfillin…

06/24/2024

The Global Council on Brain Health recommends adherence to six pillars to promote brain health. They include staying socially engaged, engaging the brain, managing stress, exercising, getting restorative sleep, eating well. What we eat has a significant impact on every aspect of our health. Foods that lack nutritional value and are overly processed can increase the risk of…...

The Global Council on Brain Health recommends adherence to six pillars to promote brain health. They include staying socially engaged, engaging the brain, managing stress, exercising, getting restorative sleep, eating well. What we eat has a significant impact on every aspect of our health. Foods th...

06/23/2024

Stem cell therapy has been touted as the new miracle cure. And why not? These amazing cells are the origins to every other cell in our bodies so they can be used to treat a multitude of diseases and chronic pain conditions. In some cases, they are taken directly from our own marrow, so there’s little risk for an adverse reaction. ...

Stem cell therapy has been touted as the new miracle cure. And why not? These amazing cells are the origins to every other cell in our bodies so they can be used to treat a multitude of diseases and chronic pain conditions. In some cases, they are taken directly from our own marrow, so there’s… ...

06/20/2024

More than 1.5 million Americans have been killed by gun violence since 1968 than in all U.S. wars combined. Friday, June 14th, the Supreme Court overturned a ban on bump stocks. Machine guns have been banned since 1934 because they were often used by criminals during the Prohibition period. The most famous was Al Capone's Valentine’s Day massacre. Bump stocks were outlawed by Trump in an executive order after the most lethal mass shooting in U.S....

The Supreme Court ruled that an accessory that turns a semi- auto weapon into one that shoots 100's of rounds a minute isn’t a machine gun.

06/19/2024

Over the years, we've heard a variety of information about whether alcohol consumption is good for our health. Some data said red wine was good for the heart, other stories said moderate consumption could help lower cholesterol and even increase blood flow. But the most recent information points to a different story. No alcohol consumption- even moderate- is good for our health....

Over the years, we’ve heard a variety of information about whether alcohol consumption is good for our health. Some data said red wine was good for the heart, other stories said moderate consumption could help lower cholesterol and even increase blood flow. But the most recent information points t...

06/17/2024

On average, Americans sit for nearly half of their workday. That doesn’t include their commute or how many hours are spent sitting before and after the workday. It’s estimated that people that work office jobs sit an average of 15 hours a day total between their workday and home. It’s no surprise, but research backs it up- since the 1960s, the workplace landscape has drastically changed, and sedentary jobs have increased by 83%. According to the American Heart Association, physically active jobs now make up less than 20% of the U.S. workforce.

A new study reveals those who sit most of the day have a higher overall risk of death. Find out why sitting can be hazerdous to your health.

06/13/2024

Juneteenth marks the day Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army read Federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, stating that all enslaved people in the state were free. This was two months after the official end of the Civil War (April 9, 1965), and nearly two years after President Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863).

Most of us likely recall being taught about the Emancipation Proclamation in school as children. Often, it was presented in a way that painted the image that once the proclamation was issued, all enslaved people were free, without exception.

Juneteenth marks the day Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army read Federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, stating that all enslaved people in the state were free. This was two months after the official end of the Civil War (April 9, 1965), and nearly two years aft...

06/12/2024

Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of health concerns that impact the heart and blood vessels. In the United States, it is estimated that nearly 50% of adults have some kind of cardiovascular disease, with many not being aware of their health condition. Sometimes, lifestyle adjustments are enough to address the concern; exercise, shifts in diet, among other treatments may address the issue....

Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of health concerns that impact the heart and blood vessels. In the United States, it is estimated that nearly 50% of adults have some kind of cardiovascular disease, with many not being aware of their health condition. Sometimes, li...

06/11/2024

In the heat of the summer, it can be hard to fit in enough steps each day. Research shows, however, that even 2,200 steps a day benefits our health. While it may take some creativity, the more you walk, the better.

Sitting too much can greatly impact our health. We’ve shared a variety of posts that highlight the importance of getting your steps in- from the overall impact to wellness, to how even 4,000 steps a day (as opposed to the often heard 10,000) can improve your health. New information sheds light tha...

06/10/2024

Previously we shared that consuming fruit juice had been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. At that point, it was thought that the cause behind the increased risk was an increased level of visceral fat (which impacts how the body processes insulin, estrogen, and other hormones), higher blood sugar levels, and inflammation- all which have been associated with higher cancer risk....

06/07/2024

There are multiple ways to deal with chronic pain. Opioids are rarely the best option. Yet not a day goes by without a patient being sure they’re the only way to ease their constant discomforts. Helping them to understand they were created to ease end of life suffering so those dying of cancer could remain at home and the significant side effects and problems they can cause often helps....

Pain in your way and spoiling the day? Try these twenty pain relieving tips to help get you through any tough moment.

06/06/2024

Moving on. It’s never easy. Even when we are excited about the changes. Moving onto college and leaving the comfort and protection of home and family.Moving on after a death that leaves a void.Moving on after a divorce, wanted or not, it’s like a death- saying goodbye to a life we thought we’d have that’s now gone.Moving on to a new job....

Moving on. It’s never easy. Even when we are excited about the changes. Moving onto college and leaving the comfort and protection of home and family.Moving on after a death that leaves a void.Moving on after a divorce, wanted or not, it’s like a death- saying goodbye to a life we thought we’d...