Health Blog

We talked with Esther Blum, an integrative dietitian and high performance coach, about the important role of nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In addition to working with patients, she is the author of four bestselling books. Her fifth book, on menopause, is currently in the works and will... Read More

All of us at PinnacleCare wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy holiday season. We hope you get the chance to relax, enjoy time with family and friends, and recharge for the year ahead. We are here to help whenever you need us, every day of the year. Whether you’re working on a... Read More

All of us at PinnacleCare wish you and your loved ones the healthiest and happiest of holiday seasons. We hope you get the chance to relax, enjoy time with family and friends, and recharge for the new year. We are here to help whenever you need us, every day of the year. Whether you’re working... Read More

If you’ve been referred to a specialist, such as a cardiologist, gastroenterologist, orthopedist, or oncologist, it’s important that specialist has access to your complete, up-to-date medical records to ensure that he or she is aware of any health conditions you’re living with, medications you take, and past surgeries and diagnoses. Having that information can help... Read More

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition, affecting between 25 and 45 million people in the U.S. IBS can cause a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. It’s a chronic condition, which means you’ll need to find treatments to help manage your symptoms long-term. Doctors don’t know... Read More

Healthcare is expensive. In fact, Americans spent $3.5 trillion on health expenditures in 2016, the most recent year statistics are available for. As more people enroll in high deductible insurance plans, individuals’ out of pocket costs for healthcare are growing significantly. But there’s another factor that may be increasing your healthcare costs—errors on medical bills.... Read More

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday eating season, a time when it’s all too easy to make less healthy choices. From creamy side dishes and buttery rolls to cocktails and desserts, there’s a strong temptation to eat more than usual. The average Thanksgiving meal comes in at between 2,500 and 5,000 calories, with 250... Read More

In March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified a possible connection between breast implants, especially textured implants, and the development of a rare type of cancer, anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The media headlines that followed the FDA announcement caused understandable concern for the 4.6% of American women, or 1 out of every 26... Read More

This has been an especially difficult year for many in terms of living through natural disasters and other emergency situations. From hurricanes and floods to wild fires and earthquakes, people all around the globe have faced the loss of their homes and possessions, ending up displaced without even the basics they need for day-to-day life.... Read More

All of us at PinnacleCare wish you and your family the healthiest and happiest of holiday seasons. We hope you have the time to relax and enjoy quality time with family and friends. We are here to help and guide you whenever you need us. Whether you’re working on a strategy to make 2016 your... Read More