What is a chronic illness?

Chronic illness is a medical term used to describe long-term health problems that usually aren’t curable. However, by diagnosing chronic illness early on, it’s possible to manage and prevent more serious complications in the future.

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What is chronic disease management?‍

Chronic disease management is a branch of healthcare focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing chronic illness, such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. By participating in chronic disease management, you can lower your risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, certain types of cancer, amputation, and premature death.

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Not all primary care physicians offer a full suite of chronic disease management services. At Tailored MD, you can access treatment for all types of chronic diseases, allowing you to address all of your medical needs in one place. This saves you time and the hassle of having to see various specialists.

What is preventive healthcare?

Preventive healthcare is an important aspects of healthy living. Preventive refers to preemptive measures used to diagnose and treat health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes early on. Many chronic conditions don’t present symptoms at first. Holistic, integrative measures of care, such as regular exercise and clean eating, can restore balance to your body and, in turn, your overall health. Healthcare is a medical term that refers to the pursuit of good health. Healthcare isn’t something that just happens. It requires a conscious effort and willingness to change bad habits, such as smoking or living a sedentary lifestyle and replacing them with healthier alternatives.

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Who can benefit from preventive healthcare?

Anyone who wants to lead a healthier, longer life can benefit from preventive healthcare. It provides you with the tools and insights you need to live your best life. In some cases, prevention and wellness even reverse conditions, preventing the need for prescription medications. To learn more about the benefits of preventive healthcare services, make an appointment at Tailored MD today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.

What is preventive healthcare?

Preventive healthcare is an important aspects of healthy living. Preventive refers to preemptive measures used to diagnose and treat health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes early on. Many chronic conditions don’t present symptoms at first. Holistic, integrative measures of care, such as regular exercise and clean eating, can restore balance to your body and, in turn, your overall health. Healthcare is a medical term that refers to the pursuit of good health. Healthcare isn’t something that just happens. It requires a conscious effort and willingness to change bad habits, such as smoking or living a sedentary lifestyle and replacing them with healthier alternatives.

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Who can benefit from preventive healthcare?

Anyone who wants to lead a healthier, longer life can benefit from preventive healthcare. It provides you with the tools and insights you need to live your best life. In some cases, prevention and wellness even reverse conditions, preventing the need for prescription medications. To learn more about the benefits of preventive healthcare services, make an appointment at Tailored MD today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.

What is Obesity?

By definition, obesity is BMI over 30. BMI is calculated using height and weight. There are many online tools to use to calculate your BMI such as this one (Click Here). Overweight is defined as BMI between 25-30. A BMI is an important tool in measure an aspect of health but that is all it is. It does not define health and wellness and more than other health markers. Happiness, and comfort, and personal health and weight goals take precedence over any single scale such as BMI.  

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Treatment objectives

Some people may have a certain weight or BMI goal in mind that they would like to reach.  The doctors at Tailored MD are certainly here to help you with those goals and can utilize any of the tools and techniques listed below to help you along the way. Some people may have different goals, maybe they would like to attain a level of muscle mass and fat loss in order to play with their children or grandkids without getting out of breath. Maybe someone wants to focus less on food or has anxiety about food. Another individual may have weight or adiposity related diseases such as fatty liver disease, type two diabetes, hyperlipidemia and they would like to manage these conditions without adding or increasing medication. All of these are good reasons to speak with a Tailored MD doctor and focus on ways to lower body fat.

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Treatment Options

Any successful weight or body fat loss program includes a dietary plan. As you may know, there are thousands of diets out there and no single diet is king. The Keto diet, Adkins diet, calorie counting, intermittent fasting, Paleo diet, are all effective for some people and not for others. The truth is, they all fundamentally work the same way. The key to long term dietary success is understanding how diet and metabolism effects weight. Sticking to a plan that fits your goals and lifestyles.  Exercise is also an important part of overall health and can effect weight, especially in keeping weight off, but exercise is a far number two when compared to diet.  In addition to diet and exercise, a Tailored MD doctor may recommend adjusting medications. For example, medications can be added to help lower appetite or effect glucose metabolism. Other medicines that you are taking may make weight loss harder and your Tailored MD physician will look over these to see if adjustments can be made.

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What is dermatology procedures?

Anything from skin tag or wart removal, to mole biopsy, to ingrown toenail care, we have you covered for basic skin procedures.

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Our approach

We offer convenience by offering comprehensive primary care which means performing in office procedures sometimes even on the same day as your regular appointment.

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment to replenish declining hormone levels. The treatment addresses disruptive symptoms for both men and women caused by low testosterone and estrogen levels, respectively. At Tailored MD, a prescribed hormone replacement regimen can be delivered by pills, patches, gels, or injection.

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How does hormone replacement therapy help?‍

Men with low testosterone levels may receive hormone replacement therapy to help with:

• Low libido
• Impotence
• Fatigue
• Muscle loss

For women, hormone replacement therapy helps reduce symptoms of menopause, such as:

• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness, itchiness, or burning
• Painful intercourse
• Night sweats
• Sleep trouble

Women may experience increased sexual desire, more restorative sleep, and increased lubrication as hormone levels increase. Research also shows promising results for the therapy’s ability to decrease some women’s risks of osteoporosis, heart disease, and dementia.s

What is geriatric care?

Geriatric care is a branch of medicine that works to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness in adults age 65 and older. As you get older, your body experiences an array of changes. Although this is a normal part of the natural aging process, it also puts you at risk for certain health problems.

Even if you’re active and relatively healthy, geriatric care services can alert you to potential problems early on, when they’re easiest to treat. It also presents an opportunity to build a relationship with your doctor and discuss any questions or concerns you have.

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What services does geriatric care provide?

At Tailored MD, geriatric care involves longer appointment times and one-on-one consultations, allowing your provider to develop a custom-tailored care plan specific to your individual needs. In addition, geriatric patients don’t have to share a waiting room. This lowers the risk of disease transmission and provides for a more relaxing experience.

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Dr. Clements specializes in all types of geriatric care. He regularly diagnoses and treats a variety of common age-related health problems, including:

• Dementia
• Osteoporosis
• Incontinence
• Cancer
• Hearing and vision loss
• Osteoarthritis
• Insomnia
• Diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Heart failure

As you get older, you’re also more likely to experience frailty and balance issues. You can receive treatment for these problems at Tailored MD as well.

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