by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 25, 2024 | Health
People who carry several extra pounds of body weight are well aware of the impact weight has on every aspect of their lives. Hard on the body, excess weight shortens lifespans and fosters a host of chronic conditions. Day to day, it disrupts everything from breathing...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 18, 2024 | Health
Does your daily routine involve gulping down several cups of coffee? You’re not alone, of course. Coffee makes the day go better, right? But if you’re a habitual coffee drinker, excess caffeine can also trigger heartburn, an upset stomach, anxiety, jitters, or...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 11, 2024 | Medical Conditions, Prevention
Occasionally, when I review a patient’s standard lab test results, their glomerular filtration rate (GFR) tells me they’re slightly dehydrated. I advise the patient that their kidneys are fine and encourage them to drink more water. But if that patient goes home and...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Health
Is your blood pressure sometimes elevated? Don’t worry. From minute to minute, depending on your situation, your blood pressure can spike — and sometimes without obvious symptoms. The good news is that it typically reverts to normal when the stimulus passes. But blood...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 28, 2024 | Health
Did you wake up feeling tired today? How is that possible? After all, you got a solid eight hours of sleep… or did you? You may have spent much of that time in restless slumber or lying there with your eyes closed. That’s not the restorative, high-quality sleep...
