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Concierge Medicine of Jupiter
2151 S. Alternate A1A, Suite 950
Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: 561.743.2239
Fax: 561.768.9700
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Safety of Over-the-Counter Oral Pain Medications
Concierge Medicine, GeneralWhether a headache, toe pain, or a muscle ache after a prolonged tennis game, many of us has found our way into our local pharmacy with intentions to purchase over-the-counter pain medications. Most people expect over-the-counter pain medications to be safe. However, there are several important side effects everyone should be aware of. Two common examples […]
CDC Booster Update
COVID-19The CDC released new recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccination booster shots. For those with a moderately to severely compromised immune system who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series: They should receive an additional dose of vaccine at least 28 days after completing their initial series. For those who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series: The following groups are eligible for a […]
Everyone is going Bananas
DietBananas are an amazing source of nutrition. They are low in calories: a medium size banana is about 105 calories! The banana has low to medium glycemic index (depending on how ripe it is) and they may help moderate blood glucose levels after meals and may reduce appetite by slowing stomach emptying. A banana contains […]
LETS TALK ABOUT ANTIBIOTICS! The good, the bad, and the ugly!
GeneralANTIBIOTICS are medications that are used to help us fight BACTERIAL infections. When antibiotics are used to fight BACTERIAL infections, they help us recover, shorten duration of bacterial illness, and can save lives. It is appropriate to treat bacterial illnesses with appropriate antibiotic therapy. The type of antibiotic that is used to treat a bacterial […]
Vitamin Supplementation
GeneralMULTIVITAMIN SUPPLEMENTATION According to the Food and Drug Administration, Congress defined the term “dietary supplement” in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to SUPPLEMENT the diet. The ingredients of these products may include: vitamins, minerals, herbs […]
Mediterranean Diet Approach
DietThe heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet is a healthy eating plan based on typical foods and recipes of Mediterranean-style cooking. Here’s how to adopt the Mediterranean diet for a healthy lifestyle. If you’re looking for a heart-healthy eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating — […]
Is Cancer Preventable?
GeneralAccording to World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control, cancer is preventable and treatable. The leading causes of cancer are tobacco, infections, alcohol, obesity, and air pollutants. Tobacco – Smoking damages DNA and causes cancer – Tobacco is associated with the following cancers: o Bladder o Blood (acute myeloid leukemia) o Cervix o Colon […]
Fully Vaccinated? Now What?
COVID-19, GeneralSo….a little birdie told us that some of you have been FULLY VACCINATED against the COVID-19 virus. What does that mean for you? After a long year of COVID19 pandemic, the CDC guidelines are changing again. People who have been FULLY VACCINATED are wondering what activities are considered safe. What is FULLY VACCINATED? People are […]