An Audiologist is a medical expert who can evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing issues. Audiologists are experienced at screening patients for hearing disorders and recommending appropriate treatments to address the cause and severity of symptoms. Age-related hearing loss happens gradually over time. Early intervention is important to identify and address…
A Pacific Northwest summer and an active lifestyle go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re a day hiker, a stand-up paddle board enthusiast, just completed another half-marathon, or are training to scale Mt. Rainier - whatever your activity level, odds are your body will experience some wear and tear. In most cases, you…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. As with many autoimmune disorders, symptoms aren’t always visible to the outside world. Flare-ups can make everyday life challenging, but with supportive disease management, lupus patients don’t have to compromise their quality of…
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. And your skin’s health can have a huge effect on your self-esteem and quality of life. Blemishes to moles to discomfort or pain in your skin are not things you should just ignore. Pay attention to your skin, and…
The purpose of the immune system is to protect the body from infection. So strengthening the immune system contributes to an individual’s whole body health and wellness. And for individuals with immunodeficiencies or autoimmune disorders, it is especially important to maintain a healthy immune system. Our Primary Care providers are…
Over 20 million people in America suffer from neuropathy, sometimes referred to as peripheral neuropathy. In this post, we’ll define what neuropathy is; explore the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment; and connect you with our Family Medicine team if you suspect that you or a loved one has the condition.
Though the words Alzheimer’s and Dementia are often used interchangeably, they are not the same condition. In this post, we’ll discuss how to distinguish between the two; identify the signs and symptoms associated with each; explore common treatments and impacts to family and friends, and provide information on where to…
Asthma is a condition that affects approximately 25 million Americans. Though many who suffer from asthma are diagnosed at a young age, there are a large number of people who develop adult-onset asthma who may never have had breathing issues as kids. In this post, we’ll review what asthma is;…
Our skin is the largest organ of our body and a significant part of our overall wellness is dependent upon good skin health. It’s especially important no matter what age we are, to protect our skin from the sun. In this post we’ll examine how exposure to the sun causes…
We all know that good nutrition is essential to a healthy lifestyle, but a lack of Vitamin D in our bodies can be especially detrimental. In this post, we’ll examine what Vitamin D is; where it’s found naturally; how it’s absorbed into the body; and why it’s…
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