When focusing on the normal levels of LDL (the bad cholesterol) and disregarding the levels of HDL (the good cholesterol), we may falsely believe we are at low risk of heart disease. Low HDL puts you at risk for heart disease even if your LDL is normal. GET YOUR HDL […]

Your doctor will check your lipid panel at least once a year. A lipid panel is a blood test measuring various cholesterol and fats in your bloodstream. It generally includes total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL. It may also measure VLDL and non-HDL cholesterol.

Millennial doctors are adopting a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on overall wellness rather than just medication.

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Distrust in Medical Professionals, an ongoing conversation ☝🏼 There are various working parts that contribute to this.My intention in this post is to first and foremost remind myself to avoid these mistakes that can endanger my patient’s trust in me but to also advocate for patients and provide a reminder […]

Hi you guys!! It has been a minute since I wrote a blog post! What have you guys been up to? Here is a quick update on my life. So, intermittent fasting, I have been on and off with this and it does some serious pound-shredding if you are consistent! […]

We all know what sunburn is (most likely had one at some point), but I don’t think we know enough about it. Let’s take a better look at what happens when you have too much ultraviolet radiation (UVR), why you should protect yourself and how to protect youself. Excessive sun […]

“I have itching, burning, irritation and/or abnormal discharge DOWN THERE!? What is HAPPENING to me?! This is so embarrassing!” Let’s break it down and see the possible causes; what you need to do now and what you need to do in the future. Ultimately, this post is guidance and to […]

There could be a complete absence of bleeding, called amenorrhea. In this post, I will only talk about the absence of menstruation. Then in another post, I will talk about abnormal bleeding (abnormal bleeding could be in the frequency, duration and the amount). You can skip to the paragraph that […]