salt intake

Where All Your Salt Intake comes From

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So many of our patients tell us they never add salt when cooking. So of course, they’re restricting their salt intake.

But if you eat anything processed, packaged, or prepared outside the home, your salt intake is much higher than considered healthy.

Our primary care doctors in Jupiter think you’ll be surprised by how much salt is in your kitchen outside the saltcellar. Manufacturers rely on it to prolong the shelf life of their products. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria and other disease-causing agents.

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COVID vaccine pregnant

Why You Need the COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re Pregnant

, , , , , Children, Disease, Vaccinations

The original clinical trials to find a COVID-19 vaccine excluded pregnant women. Many take that to mean the vaccines are unsafe for expectant mothers.

Even though later trials with pregnant women showed the vaccines are safe for them, the incorrect beliefs persist. Many still believe it’s dangerous for the mother, it’s dangerous for the baby or it can cause infertility. None of these things are true.

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plant based burgers

Are Plant-Based Burgers Healthier?

, , , Healthy Living, Nutrition

Due in part to the pandemic, sales of plant-based foods have soared recently. One survey reported 77 percent of U.S. shoppers bought at least one type of plant-based food in the last six months. Of those, 30 percent said this was a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some respondents said they wanted to make a conscious effort to eat healthier to improve their immune systems. Others said it was because they had more time at home to experiment with new food choices.

Our primary care doctors at MD 2.0 in Jupiter certainly applaud this trend. At the same time, we noticed one of the main drivers of plant-based food sales is the meatless burger. You can now find it on grocery store shelves and many restaurants.

So are plant-based burgers healthier than their meat-based inspiration? The answer seems to be, not necessarily.

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monoclonal antibodies

Why You Need to Know About Monoclonal Antibodies

Disease, Health Basics, Vaccinations

In the fight against COVID-19, the top weapon in our arsenal is the vaccine, which has been proven safe and effective. But when people refuse vaccination, or experience a breakthrough infection despite having received the vaccine, one extremely effective treatment is the use of monoclonal antibodies to stave off serious disease.

Our primary care doctors at MD 2.0 in Jupiter are surprised, however, at how few people are aware of this potentially lifesaving treatment. Florida opened a number of clinics where those not sick enough for hospitalization can receive monoclonal antibodies. We want to let you know what this treatment is and what it can do.

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twindemic

Health Officials Warn of Possible ‘Twindemic’

Disease, Vaccinations

We’re proud of the Americans who followed health recommendations last year. We wore masks, practiced social distancing, and followed guidance on sanitary practices like frequent hand washing. These common sense measures helped keep down the number of people infected with the coronavirus. At the same time, they also helped keep the flu season in check with the U.S. seeing a record-low number of flu cases. And we warded off a possible “twindemic.”

And deaths for the 2019-2020 season were down an estimated 95 percent from a typical year. Last season, one child died from the flu. In comparison, 199 children died during the previous season and 144 died the season before that.

But our primary care doctors at MD 2.0 in Jupiter see a possible downside from what, at first glance, appears to be good news.

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at home COVID tests

Should You Rely on At-Home COVID-19 Tests?

Disease, Vaccinations

There are several reasons our concierge primary care doctors at MD 2.0 in Jupiter are often asked whether rapid at-home COVID-19 tests are are good idea.

  • The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is so contagious.
  • Only about 54 percent of Americans have been vaccinated against it.
  • Many carriers have no symptoms.
  • You can infect others before you become symptomatic.
  • Even those vaccinated can become infected—although usually with milder cases.
  • Children can’t yet receive vaccinations.
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avocado for health

For Your Overall Health, Consider the Mighty Avocado

Healthy Living, Nutrition

Study after study has shown that the best way to stay healthy is to eat a plant-based diet. That doesn’t necessarily mean strictly vegetarian. Consider a meal plan focused on natural foods, especially plants, and minimal meat, processed foods, and dairy products.

One fruit that our concierge primary care doctors would like to suggest you incorporate into your diet is the avocado. (And yes it is technically a fruit, even though people often think of it as a vegetable.) That’s because there’s a wealth of health-giving nutrients packed into one avocado. From heart health to improved digestion to better eyesight, avocados have long had a reputation as a powerhouse superfood.

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kids catch COVID

More Kids Catch COVID-19

Children, Disease, Vaccinations

Late last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told the story of a teacher in Marin County, California, who came to work one day in May feeling fatigued, with a little nasal congestion. She brushed it off as allergies.

The teacher, who was not vaccinated against COVID-19, took off her mask just long enough to read to the class during story time. Two days later, she tested positive for the virus. So did half her elementary school class of 24. And so did a total of 27 others in other classes, their parents, and siblings.

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Benefits of Coffee

More Studies Find Benefits of Coffee

Lifestyle, Nutrition

If you love your morning cup of java, our concierge primary care doctors at MD 2.0 in Jupiter want to encourage you to drink up. That’s because recent research has linked benefits of regular coffee consumption to a decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and liver cancer.

And there’s more good news from a new study by the American Heart Association (AHA). It found that drinking one or more cups of plain, caffeinated coffee a day was associated with a long-term reduced risk of heart failure.

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