by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Oct 10, 2023 | Prevention
“I don’t need to see a doctor — I’m not sick!” Sound familiar? Only people in poor health see doctors regularly, right? Wrong. The best time to get into an annual routine with doctor visits is when you’re well. This goes for the entire family. There’s a trend emerging...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Oct 3, 2023 | Health
Do you take one or two dietary supplements every day? So do about half of all American adults. These manufactured pills, capsules, tablets, powders, and liquids aim to remedy nutritional gaps or deficiencies in your diet. Many people take them because they’re...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Sep 26, 2023 | Medical Conditions
If you’ve ever had a cough you just can’t seem to get rid of, you know how tiresome it can be. (And not just for you: In this post-COVID era, your lingering cough may earn you some dirty looks.) Perhaps you were sick a few weeks ago, but you’re better now — no more...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Sep 19, 2023 | Medical Conditions
Are you often restless or fidgety? Do you forget appointments? Do you make impulsive comments? How about at work? Do you struggle to focus when there’s noise or activity around you? Do you make careless mistakes during repetitive tasks? Do you struggle to wrap up a...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Sep 12, 2023 | Prevention
Over 28 million American adults smoke cigarettes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If that number seems formidable, consider that it’s actually dropped by almost 10% since the early 2000s. Is it a trend in the right direction? Overall, yes. But...