West Bloomfield Internal Medicine

04/10/2024

Citrus fruits have vitamin C, which has been shown to help prevent bone loss. One whole pink or red grapefruit has about 88 milligrams of vitamin C, giving you the amount you need for the entire day. wb.md/43FgOlk

04/04/2024

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is one of the most common conditions that we treat in the office. It is of paramount importance that you take this disease seriously since it has a strong association with cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, eye issues, as well as dementia.

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04/04/2024

More than half your body weight comes from water. So if your levels are off, it can show up in a surprising number of ways. What to know: wb.md/3PMUwbP

04/04/2024

The study found that walking a dog relaxes people; brushing the dog improves concentration; and playing with the pooch does both.

04/04/2024

Reposted from If you’re feeling down, try taking a nap to lift your spirits! Napping, or even just resting for an hour without falling asleep, can brighten your outlook. Experts say relaxation that comes from lying down and resting is a mood booster, whether you fall asleep or not.⁠
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There’s no need to feel lazy for indulging in daytime sleep. Read more about the benefits of getting some mid-afternoon 💤's by tapping the link in our bio.

04/04/2024

Reposted from As you go through your day, your body faces threats ⁠— viruses, infections, and chemicals, to name a few. Antioxidants are essential tools that help "clean up" the cell-damaging molecules caused by those threats and protect you from certain health conditions.⁠
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One antioxidant-rich superfood to add to your cart? Artichokes! The U.S. Department of Agriculture ranks artichokes No. 7 on its list of antioxidant-rich foods. And unlike most veggies, artichokes give you more antioxidants after you cook them!⁠
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Get our full list of antioxidant-rich foods to add to your diet by tapping the link in our bio.

04/04/2024

Reposted from Looking out for your heart health? Skip pizza night. Pizza can be healthy if you make it the right way, but most take-out pizza and frozen pies have staggering amounts of sodium, fat, and calories, all of which can raise your risk of a heart attack. ⁠
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Need a healthier order? When you order out, opt for a thin crust, ask for less cheese, pile on the veggies, and skip the pepperoni or sausage, which are loaded with salt. Or for an even healthier option, make it yourself!⁠
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03/26/2024

Healthy eating and exercise probably come to mind right away, but there are other things you should also do to help keep your heart in top shape. A key is to get some key numbers -- and then take action.

Get started today on these ways to keep your heart healthy. They will help prevent heart disease in the years to come.

03/25/2024

Any way you slice it, pineapples have more vitamin C than an orange and are the only food source of the digestive enzyme bromelain. Learn more about this fantastic fruit from the crown down.

03/25/2024

What are the best ways to exercise and improve your bone health when you have osteoporosis? Try weight-bearing workouts to build stronger bones. Talk to your doctor and make sure the workout you choose is safe for you. Then give these latest trends a try!

You can preserve bone density, balance, and strength -- with a little tango, tennis, golf, and more!

03/08/2024

The foods and drinks you have can affect your gout flare-ups. Learn more about which foods to avoid, and which low-purine foods to make a bigger part of your diet.

03/08/2024

Most people have trouble focusing from time to time. But if it happens often, you may wonder why you can’t stay on task. Here are some changes to make to strengthen your concentration: https://wb.md/3TmTJjY