Iron is a very important mineral that your body uses for many of its functions, including the production of hemoglobin, which are the molecules in your blood that help to transport oxygen. If your body doesn’t have enough hemoglobin, your muscles and tissues won’t get enough oxygen to function like...
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs in order to function. They help your body do things like resist infections, keep your nerves healthy, get energy from food, and keep your blood clotting properly. You can typically get these nutrients from a healthy diet, but sometimes it...
Around 30% of the population in the United States is considered obese. Obesity is usually associated with poor diet and inactivity, but the fact is, it’s not as simple as that. There’s many factors that can greatly increase your risk of obesity, including genetics and environmental factors. At Clover Internal...
COVID-19 and allergies have a lot of similarities. During the winter, illnesses tend to spike, and COVID is no exception. It can be difficult to determine if you’re sick and contagious or if you’re simply battling allergies and safe to be in contact with others. Our team here at Clover...
Cholesterol is a lipid that’s produced by your liver that’s vital for the production of vitamin D, certain hormones, and cell membranes. It’s carried through your bloodstream by different lipoproteins: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). HDL cholesterol is the “good” kind of cholesterol – meaning it transports all...
Chronic wounds are sores or wounds that don’t heal within four weeks. There are many reasons why your wound may not be healing, but no matter the reason, it’s important to seek medical attention for it. Any open wound is a possible entrance for bacteria which can lead to infection,...
If you have a poor diet or stressful life environment, it can really start to take a toll on your body. But your body will try to protect you from disease or any other health issues by producing antioxidants. One of these antioxidants is glutathione. Glutathione is an antioxidant that’s...
There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. You feel rested and ready to take on the day with a spring in your step. So what should you do if that sleep is elusive? There can be many things that are inhibiting your ability to sleep at night. But one...
People have been dealing with weight problems for years, but obesity as a condition is getting out of control. Even before the pandemic forced many people to stay home, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the prevalence of obesity had increased to nearly 42%...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Go beyond hydration and nourish your body with vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. IV vitamin therapy is the best and fastest way for your body to absorb nutrients and vitamins bypassing the digestive tract. The disadvantages of digestive tract absorption are timing and whether digestive tract system has been compromised leading...
Before we begin, please note that we at Clover Internal Medicine Associates are neither advocating nor intending that CBD use can be utilized to cure or treat diseases or illnesses. As a disclaimer, we at Clover Internal Medicine Associates will continue to stress and advocate that the use of CBD...
The modern comprehensive physical Is more than you think. Many doctors offer physicals in which blood work and a physical exam is performed, however, at Clover Internal Medicine Associates, a physical will consist of more components. Expect to be in the office for 1-2 hours. How often can you have...
Reduce Your Chances of a Sinus Infection With Allergy Treatments Are you someone who gets sinus infections every year or even several times a year? Are you constantly having to take antibiotics when you get a sinus infection? You may be a good candidate for allergy testing. In the medical...
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Actually a Medical Condition? With a global pandemic and a national election, 2020 has been a challenge for many people. These events have affected patients’ health and well being. According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic fatigue is a medical diagnosis that consists of symptoms including the...
1. Always keep an updated list of medications, dose, and frequency with you. 2. Bring your logs: blood pressure, heart rate, glucose, etc. 3. Bring a notepad to write down notes discussed with your doctors and specialists. 4. All insurances provide a drug formulary which can help the doctor find...
