Clancy Medical Group | Health Resources Blog
At Clancy Medical Group, we believe in treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms you present. We combine a lifestyle approach with the latest medical technology to provide comprehensive, holistic care for true wellness.
Amino Acids: The Body’s Building Blocks of Protein
Most people have heard the statistic that their bodies are 60 percent water; however, did you also know that 20 percent of your body is made of protein? Proteins are like the construction crew in your body. They transport substances, build others, and convert energy to help your body’s mechanical processes.
How Salt Can Impact Your Health/Nutrition
While your body needs moderate amounts of sodium to function properly, excess salt intake causes a variety of chronic health issues, including high blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease.
How Sugar Can Impact Your Health/Nutrition
Sugars, whether natural or added, cause the same dopamine reaction in your brain as narcotics such as heroin and cocaine.
The Benefits of Vitamin Supplements: Are They Worth Taking?
Everybody knows at least one person who preaches about the power of vitamin supplements, and another who compares them to snake oil. Step into the supplement aisle of your favorite grocer or pharmacy and you see row after row of supplements. The supply is seemingly endless; tablets, capsules, powders, and drinks abound.
Diabetes and Foot Care/Early Diabetes Feet
One of the dangers of diabetes is its ability to damage nerves and blood vessels. This damage causes a wide variety of health issues, affecting your vision, foot problems and your body’s ability to heal.
Many diabetes patients experience numerous problems in their extremities, especially the feet, due to nerve and blood vessel damage. Patients sometimes lose feeling, or experience reduced feeling, in their feet. They may not notice injuries or other trauma, such as extreme temperatures. Damaged blood vessels also cause your body to heal more slowly, further increasing your risk of infection.
Keeping Your Balance Can Keep You Healthy
Lack of balance leads to an increased danger of falling (a serious danger for older adults), as well as decreased mobility and quality of life. Luckily, you can improve balance with strategic lifestyle changes.
Everything You Need to Know about Vitamin B12
Unfortunately, nearly half of all Americans have low levels of vitamin B12, with around 40 percent of people over 60 testing B12 deficient.
Aspirin: Risks & Benefits
Doctors may prescribe a daily aspirin regimen for patients with a history of heart attack or stroke, or for those who are at high risk for a first heart attack.
Curcumin: Is it the Spice of Life?
One of the greatest benefits of curcumin is its ability to fight inflammation. Even though inflammation is important to health, as it’s one of your body’s defenses against bacteria and disease, chronic inflammation is the culprit behind a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.