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If You Can’t Find a Primary Care Doctor for Your Busy Schedule, You Should Consider This Solution
If you’re in between primary care doctors, the road to finding a new physician can seem like a long one–and, depending on how you go about your search, it can be. With increasing patient complaints about long appointment wait times, short facetime with physicians, and...
If You Can’t Find a Primary Care Doctor for Your Busy Schedule, You Should Consider This Solution
If you’re in between primary care doctors, the road to finding a new physician can seem like a long one–and, depending on how you go about your search, it can be. With increasing patient complaints about long appointment wait times, short facetime with physicians, and...
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What Supplements Should I Be Taking? How to Find Out What Nutrients Your Body Needs Now and Long-Term
“What supplements should I be taking?” In our age of the Internet, where there is no shortage of information (both reliable and otherwise) about supplements, it can be difficult to determine which ones are right for you - and whether you should be taking supplements...
No Two Everyday Vitamin Regimens Are the Same. Here’s How You Can Find the Perfect Supplement Routine for Your Health and Lifestyle.
Maximizing your health and wellness starts with the lifestyle choices you make every day like the food you eat, the way you move your body, how many hours of sleep you get, how much time you spend outside, and quality time spent with those you love. Though supplements...
Should You be Taking Supplements? Here’s How You Can Find Out What Nutrients You’re Missing and Whether Supplements Are the Right Choice.
Should you be taking supplements? There isn’t a one-size-fits all answer to that question, but studies also show that certain supplements can be a good idea depending on certain health conditions. “Supplement” is just another word for pills, capsules, gummies, or even...
A breakdown of what supplements do and what that means for your health.
Dietary supplements are nothing new: from brightly-colored gummies marketed to children to daily capsules meant for men and women alike, there is no shortage of options out there. While advertisements for supplements are widespread, information about what they...
What’s in your supplements? Ingredients to look for and avoid in the vitamins you’re taking – and why it matters.
There is no shortage of options available when it comes to dietary supplements, and it’s easy to assume that they’re all pretty much the same. After all, they all just contain the nutrients featured prominently on the bottle, right? Not necessarily. While most...
What are probiotics, and how do they impact your health?
The topic of gut health is rising in popularity both in and out of medical circles, and for good reason. The more research medical professionals do, the more it becomes evident that gut health is connected to various other elements of a person’s overall wellness. With...
Do supplements work? A doctor’s take on how supplements actually impact your health
Do supplements work? Though there’s no blanket answer that covers every supplement out there, there’s definitely some valuable general knowledge that everyone who is interested in taking supplements should know. Generally speaking, there are some supplements that are...
10 Facts About Gut Health and its Impact on your Overall Well-Being that you Should Know
Gut health has become an increasingly popular topic of conversation, both in and out of doctor’s offices. Generally speaking, this is a great thing! Gut health is an instrumental part of overall wellness and maintaining a healthy balance in your entire body. With that...
5 Ways Dr. Stacey is Unlike Any Other Functional Medicine Doctor in Tampa Bay
Cleveland Clinic put functional medicine at the forefront when, in 2014, it became the first academic medical center in the country to open a department dedicated to this “root cause” model of care; instead of naming the disease, we seek to discover why the patient is...
Realistic Tips for Prioritizing Your Health, Even When Your Calendar is Jam-Packed
One of the biggest misconceptions about living a healthy lifestyle is that it is complicated and time consuming. The truth is that making healthier choices every day doesn’t require excessive amounts of time and it absolutely shouldn’t add more stress to your life....
How Is Concierge Medicine Different from Regular Doctor’s Visits?
Concierge medicine is becoming more and more popular among patients and physicians alike. Over the last six years, the number of physicians practicing concierge medicine has increased by approximately 7%, and 95% of these physicians report enjoying their practice more...
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment in St. Pete
Whether you’ve been seeing the same physician for years or are visiting a new one for the first time, nobody wants to leave a consultation only to realize they didn’t cover all their bases. With conventional doctor’s visits getting shorter and shorter (the current...
5 Signs It’s Time to Get a New Doctor Who Is Better Suited to Your Lifestyle
If you’ve been seeing the same doctor for a while now, the idea of switching to a new physician can be unappealing, even if your current doctor-patient dynamic isn’t perfect. After all, starting from scratch is exhausting, right? Well, as medical practices become...
Why Choose Concierge Medicine?
Concierge medicine refers to the physician-patient relationship without third-party insurance systems in the way. With concierge medicine, you can ensure that you’re getting the honest and customized care you need, with no conflict of interest! Here are some of the...
The most important question a doctor should ask is “why?” not “what?”
What is the #1 priority of a physician's education? It is to become a good diagnostician. To answer the question "what is the diagnosis?" I challenge physicians to ask whether this is the most important question. We are trained to take the presenting signs and...
Concierge/Direct-Care is a symptom of the broken health care system
I read with interest the family medicine chat a couple weeks ago about the ethics of concierge medicine. Some argue that concierge medicine is unethical and a failure to uphold the medical profession. I missed the chat so I would like to throw in my "2-cents". After...
No Two Everyday Vitamin Regimens Are the Same. Here’s How You Can Find the Perfect Supplement Routine for Your Health and Lifestyle.
Maximizing your health and wellness starts with the lifestyle choices you make every day like the food you eat, the way you move your body, how many hours of sleep you get, how much time you spend outside, and quality time spent with those you love. Though supplements...
Should You be Taking Supplements? Here’s How You Can Find Out What Nutrients You’re Missing and Whether Supplements Are the Right Choice.
Should you be taking supplements? There isn’t a one-size-fits all answer to that question, but studies also show that certain supplements can be a good idea depending on certain health conditions. “Supplement” is just another word for pills, capsules, gummies, or even...
A breakdown of what supplements do and what that means for your health.
Dietary supplements are nothing new: from brightly-colored gummies marketed to children to daily capsules meant for men and women alike, there is no shortage of options out there. While advertisements for supplements are widespread, information about what they...
What’s in your supplements? Ingredients to look for and avoid in the vitamins you’re taking – and why it matters.
There is no shortage of options available when it comes to dietary supplements, and it’s easy to assume that they’re all pretty much the same. After all, they all just contain the nutrients featured prominently on the bottle, right? Not necessarily. While most...
What are probiotics, and how do they impact your health?
The topic of gut health is rising in popularity both in and out of medical circles, and for good reason. The more research medical professionals do, the more it becomes evident that gut health is connected to various other elements of a person’s overall wellness. With...
Do supplements work? A doctor’s take on how supplements actually impact your health
Do supplements work? Though there’s no blanket answer that covers every supplement out there, there’s definitely some valuable general knowledge that everyone who is interested in taking supplements should know. Generally speaking, there are some supplements that are...
5 Ways Dr. Stacey is Unlike Any Other Functional Medicine Doctor in Tampa Bay
Cleveland Clinic put functional medicine at the forefront when, in 2014, it became the first academic medical center in the country to open a department dedicated to this “root cause” model of care; instead of naming the disease, we seek to discover why the patient is...
Why “15 Minute Prescriptions” Aren’t Cutting It and What You Can Do to Take Control of Your Care
Every patient is unique, with their own history, lifestyle, and set of circumstances that, together, cause the symptoms they’re experiencing when they visit a primary care doctor. Unfortunately, physicians often have very little time to dig through these various...
The Genetics of Getting Fit: How to Make Sure Your Lifestyle Choices Work with Your Genes – and Why That’s Important
For a long time, the popular discourse surrounding fitness has been pretty one-note: eating well and exercising results in getting fitter. Of course, there’s a lot to be said for this formula - a healthy diet and regular exercise are instrumental building blocks of a...
The 411 on IV Nutrition Therapy
Perhaps you have heard about celebrities like Madonna, Simon Cowell, Cindy Crawford and Rihanna receiving IV Nutrition Therapy. This therapy has become popular among celebs and patients alike to help receive the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Read on to learn...
11 Tips to Eat Healthy at a Restaurant
Eating healthy is not always easy, especially during the summer when you often enjoy traveling for vacations. During vacation time, it it easy to slip back into unhealthy eating habits. However, there are many ways that you can still stay on track, even when eating...
Hydrate with Infused Water
One of the key components of health is adequate intake of water. Water is your body’s principal component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water – to flush toxins out of vital organs, carry nutrients to your...
Are the Foods You are Eating Sabotaging Your Health?
The New Year is coming and are you ready to make some positive changes? Health is likely at the top of your resolution list. Do you want to have more energy, sleep better, think more clearly and look better? The food that you choose to eat is the most important...
Think Outside the Cereal Box… Healthy Breakfast Ideas
For decades, we have been brainwashed by the food industry to eat cereal for breakfast. It is so ingrained in our society, that it is hard to “think outside the cereal box”. But the fact is that the majority of cereal is full of sugar and processed carbohydrates and...
Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats There are several advantages of having overnight oats for breakfast - there is no cooking required, they are prepared the night before and it is healthy and delicious. This is the basic recipe. There are a vast number of recipe combinations so you can...
Mini Veggie & Quinoa Quiches
Ingredients 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 1 tsp olive oil 1.5 cups chopped veggies (such as cauliflower, broccoli, or zucchini) 2/3 cups cheese (such as cheddar, feta, or blue) divided 1 cup Greek style plain yogurt 2 Tbsp low fat milk (you can use unsweetened almond or...
Brain Boosting Blueberry Walnut Overnight Oats
Mix the oats, chia or flax, milk, sweetener and spices in a mason jar. Place fruit and nuts on top. Seal and refrigerate overnight. Your delicious, healthy breakfast will be ready to eat in the morning. You can eat cold or heat lightly. Mix and enjoy... *1/2 cup...
Which organ is the most important for your health? The answer may surprise you…
More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut”. Modern medicine often ignores this organ that is central to our health. Conditions associated with poor gut health include not only common gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel...
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Which organ is the most important for your health? The answer may surprise you…
More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut”. Modern medicine often ignores this organ that is central to our health. Conditions associated with poor gut health include not only common gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel...
What can you do when you get a cold or flu…
One of the most common questions that I get this time of year is, "How do I get better faster if I get a cold or flu?" Start the following as soon as you notice any cold/flu symptoms such as sore throat, cough, congestions, fever, body aches, etc... This regimen is...
How to stay well during cold and flu season
As cold and flu season approaches, many patients ask what they can do to decrease their risk of getting sick. The first and most important step is to build a strong immune system: 1) The key element of building a immune system is good nutrition. Our immune system...
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
What is Vitamin D? • Although called a “vitamin”, this important element of health is actually a potent hormone that affects over 2,000 genes and at least 36 organs of the body. • We get most of our Vitamin D from sunshine and a smaller amount from foods such as fish,...
Liquid poison – Are the beverages you are drinking slowly killing you?
One of the key components of health is adequate intake of water, especially during the summer months. Yet, many people fill themselves with anything but water: sodas, various brands of "vitamin water" and energy drinks. So many patients tell me, “I hate water”. How...
Does fish oil cause prostate cancer?
News of a newly-published study titled “Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk in the SELECT Trial” has been covered in the mainstream media over the last several days, leading to quite a bit of confusion. Because of this study, many now believe that...
A beacon of hope for physicians battling the epidemic of chronic disease…
I spent an incredible past week with over 300 physicians and health care providers who recognize that medicine today is going in the wrong direction. If we don't change our approach, we will continue on a path towards more and more chronic disease. The meeting was the...
Why acid blocking drugs are a bad idea…
Acid blocking drugs like Pepcid and Prilosec have become a billion dollar industry and these drugs are among the top prescribed drugs in the United States. Doctors often prescribe these medications for heartburn, indigestion, bloating, and other nonspecific...
What is “pre-diabetes” and how to cure it…
Have you ever been told your blood sugar was "a little high" or "borderline", or that you are a "pre-diabetic"? What does this mean and what do you need to do about it? Pre-diabetes means that your blood sugar is above normal but not high enough to meet the cut-off...
Controlled Breathing
Doing this exercise regularly can reduce the physiologic effects of stress. The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise This exercise is simple, takes very little time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh...
I want to be a coffee bean…
Somebody sent this to me years ago and I think it is a great analogy of the importance of attitude. Attitude can be defined as our readiness to act or react in a specific way. Although we can't control other people and we can't always control our circumstances, we do...
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