The Best Way to Get Control of Your Stress

The Best Way to Get Control of Your Stress

Since stress is an activation of our “fight or flight” or sympathetic activity, it is important to balance that with our “rest and digest” or parasympathetic activity.  I’ve heard many people say they exercise for stress relief.  While consistent exercise is a...
Tanning to Get More Vitamin D???

Tanning to Get More Vitamin D???

You may have heard in the news or from your doctor that there have been studies done that associate a low blood level of Vitamin D with some types of cancers, neurologic disease, autoimmune disease and cardiovascular disease.  Let me emphasize- the studies show an...
Shortage of Primary Care Physicians in AL

Shortage of Primary Care Physicians in AL

It’s no surprise we are at a loss for primary care physicians in our nation.  Primary care includes the specialties of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Family Medicine.  Did you know that 98% of residents completing an internal medicine residency subspecialize to...