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.
Each year, over 800,000 Americans experience heart attacks, and for 3/4 of those individuals, it’s their first cardiac event. Because 50% of adults in the US currently have at least one risk factor for a heart attack, it’s important to know the warning signs. In this post, we’ll explain what…
If you’re in need of an ultrasound, Western Washington Medical Group’s Imaging Center is available to serve you! Though it’s common to think of a pregnant woman when we think of an ultrasound, the test is actually used for a number of diagnostic purposes. In this post,…
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;…
We know that regular physical activity can help us lose weight by burning fat and strengthening our muscles, but how does exercise affect the brain? In this post, we’ll examine the connection between exercise and the mind, discuss what happens chemically to our brains when we’re physically active; learn how…
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