Phillips Health Care Newsletter

DEPRESSION

by Phillips Clinic on 12/01/20

Are you depressed?

The symptoms of depression may surprise you. More than 5 million men in the U.S. experience depression each year.

Clinical depression can cause sadness and a loss of interest in once pleasurable activities. But depression can sometimes manifest in different ways in different people.

Depression Symptoms

fatigue

difficulty concentrating

irritability

stomach ache or back ache

sleeping too much or too little

anger or hostility

stress

anxiety

substance abuse

sexual dysfunction

indecision

suicidal thoughts

Depression Types

All depression types are not the same. Learn about the different types of depression, the signs and symptoms, and talk to your doctor about treatment

Major Depression

Major depression is characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)

Atypical Depression

Many people with depression don't have the typical symptoms. Symptoms can include weight gain, sleeping too much, and feeling anxious.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression may be mistaken for “baby blues” (which lasts up to 2 weeks) at first — but the signs and symptoms are more intense and last longer, eventually interfering with your ability to care for the newborn baby and handle other daily tasks. Symptoms usually develop within the first few weeks after giving birth, but may begin later — up to six months after birth.

Bipolar Depression

(Manic Depression)

Bipolar depression include mood swings of bipolar depression (manic depression) from the elated highs of mania to the major depression lows.

Seasonal Depression (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. For most people with SAD, symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping energy and causing moodiness.

Psychotic Depression

Psychotic depression includes psychosis, hallucinations (such as hearing voices ), delusions (such as, intense feelings of worthlessness, failure, or having committed a sin) or some other break with reality.

Serotonin Syndrome

Serotonin syndrome occurs when you take medications that cause high levels of the chemical serotonin to accumulate in the body

Serotonin syndrome can occur when the dose of such a drug is increased or added.

If you believe you or a loved one suffers from any of the symptoms of depression, make an appointment with your Phillips provider .

OCTOBER IS LUNG HEALTH MONTH

by Phillips Clinic on 10/25/20

OCTOBER IS LUNG HEALTH MONTH

We rarely think about breathing except when it’s hard to do. That’s why in October, we talk about the importance of protecting our lungs against general neglect, disease, mold, air pollution, and smoking. Bottom line: If we take care of our lungs, our lungs will take care of us.

During a normal day, we breathe nearly 25,000 times. The air we inhale is mostly oxygen and nitrogen, but small amounts of other gases, floating bacteria, and viruses are mixed in. It also contains varying amounts of pollutants from the atmosphere – tobacco smoke, automobile exhaust, industrial bi-products, cleaning products, and more.

Your entire body depends on your lungs to keep breathing and distributing oxygen-rich blood throughout your body and to get rid of the body’s gaseous waste, carbon dioxide. Our bodies do have a natural defense system designed to protect the lungs, keeping dirt, germs and other irritants at bay.

During general wellness annual exams, or when problems seem to occur with breathing, Phillips Clinic has exams available onsite to determine what the issue may be. And, to recommend appropriate treatments.

CHEST XRAY

Chest X-rays produce images of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways, and the bones of your chest and spine.

or around your lungs or air surrounding a lung.

If you go to your doctor or the emergency room with chest pain, a chest injury or shortness of breath, you will typically get a chest X-ray. The image helps your doctor determine whether you have heart problems, a collapsed lung, pneumonia, broken ribs, emphysema, cancer or any of several other conditions.

Chest X-rays can also be done over time to track whether a health problem is getting better or worse.

PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST (PFT)

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and treat lung disorders.

out of the lungs Restrictive. This is when the lung tissue and/or chest muscles can’t expand enough. This creates problems with air flow, mostly due to lower lung volumes

Cholesterol Education Month September 2020

by Phillips Clinic on 09/27/20

Cholesterol Education Month September 2020

HDL (Good), LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and Triglyceride

Cholesterol: The good and the bad

Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol to and from cells. One is low-density lipoprotein, or LDL. The other is high-density lipoprotein, or HDL. The amount of each type of cholesterol in your blood can be measured by a blood test.

LDL (bad) cholesterol

LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol, because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries (atherosclerosis).

This condition narrows the arteries and increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease, or PAD.

HDL (good) cholesterol

HDL cholesterol can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol. (So, in the case of HDL cholesterol, higher levels are actually better.)

Experts believe that HDL acts as a scavenger, carrying LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where the LDL is

cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where the LDL is broken down and passed from the body.

A healthy HDL cholesterol level may protect against heart attack and stroke. Studies show that low levels of HDL cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease.

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They store excess energy from your diet.

A high triglyceride level combined with high LDL (bad) cholesterol or low HDL (good) cholesterol is linked with fatty buildups within the artery walls, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Want to know your numbers? Call for your appointment at Phillips Clinic 702-363-4000

RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

by Phillips Clinic on 08/30/20

Recommended Immunization Schedule for

Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger

Make Sure Your Child’s Immunization Are Up To Date WHETHER OR NOT Your Child is a Classroom!

child vaccine schedule table 2
Vaccines	18 mos	2-3 yrs	4-6 yrs		11-12 yrs	16 yrs
Hepatitis B (HepB)	?3rd dose?
Rotavirus (RV) RV1 (2-dose series); RV5 (3-dose series)
Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP: <7 yrs)	?4th dose?		5th dose
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV: <18 yrs)	?3rd dose?		4th dose
Influenza (IIV)	Annual vaccination 1 or 2 doses			Annual vaccination 1 dose only
Influenza (LAIV)		Annual vaccination 1 or 2 doses		Annual vaccination 1 dose only
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)			2nd dose
Varicella (VAR)			2nd dose
Hepatitis A (HepA)	? 2-dose series, See notes?
Tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis (Tdap: ?7 yrs)					Tdap
Tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis (Tdap: ?7 yrs)					Tdap
Human papillomavirus (HPV)					See notes
Human papillomavirus (HPV)				*	See notes
Meningococcal (MenACWY-D: ?9 mos; MenACWY-CRM: ?2 mos)	See notes				1st dose	2nd dose
Meningococcal B (MenB)					See notes
Meningococcal B (MenB)
Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23)

MEDICAL SERVICES PHILLIPS CLINIC FAMILY PRACTICE HAS ON-SITE FOR YOU

by Phillips Clinic on 07/26/20

At Phillips Clinic Family Practice, we believe that together we create the tools to live healthier happier lives!

We believe health care for adults and children should be practiced in an environment where it feels comfortable to talk about all aspects of your life. It is our goal to identify disease and risk factors and to treat them at the earliest stages possible.

We provide personalized health care for the entire family; children, adults and seniors! Our clinic is well prepared and well equipped to provide for the current and ongoing health care needs of the entire family.

We combine the best of holistic and conventional medicine techniques to treat the whole patient. We offer a multi-dimensional approach to wellness.

We commit to a proactive approach to wellness; identifying risk factor to our patients health and addressing them at the earliest possible stages

We want to do more than just advise our patients about treatment plans and lifestyle

changes, we want them to feel whole and well for their entire lifetime.”

GENERAL HEALTH SERVICES

Phillips Clinic is a team of professionals dedicated to providing the very best in medical treatment to ensure patient well-being. Our staff’s commitment to continuing professional education is evident as the Clinic strives to stay on the cutting edge of new traditional and non-traditional medical techniques and new practices in the health care field.

Our professional staff is proud to offer the following comprehensive primary care services at one convenient location:

· Wellness Exams

· Pediatrics

· Sports Physicals

· Allergy Testing

· Gynecological Exams

· Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

· Weight Loss Program

· Regenerative Medicine

· Steam Cell Therapy

· Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

· Individual Compound Prescriptions

· IV Nutritional Therapy

· Chelation

· On Site Radiology

· Bone Density Scans

· On-Site Ultrasound

· Echocardiography

· Peripheral Vascular Testing

· Anti-Aging Therapies

· Smoking Cessation

· Supplements

· Body Fat Analysis

· Aesthetic Procedures

WELLNESS EXAMS

The importance of a yearly physical exam cannot be overlooked regardless of a patient’s age, health, or history.

Phillips Clinic providers recommend comprehensive wellness exams for everyone, with the benefit of keeping track over time of ongoing health status.

In particular, regular exams are considered the best way to prevent life-threatening illness and identify potential health issues before they become serious. To help people achieve and maintain their well-being, we review each patient’s family and medical history, listen to how the patient perceives their own health.

We identify potential concerns, and help implement a plan for the patient to ensure their well-being for years to come.

Summer is a great time to schedule a comprehensive wellness exam, for yourself, and family members.

« Newer Entries | Main | Older Entries »