Patient Resources
- Do you think you have the flu? -
- Where to Get a Flu Vaccine -
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JAMA Patient Page:
Antibiotics - - Updated H1N1 Flu Info! -
New Patient Information
- St. Mary's Medical Center -
- California Pacific Medical Center -
- See my reviews on "Yelp.com" -
- New Patient Medical History Form -
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a D.O.? -
- What is Osteopathic Medicine? -
- MedlinePLUS -
- Patient information: Thyroid Problems -
- Herpes Zoster Vaccine Q&A -
- Travel Info: CDC Travelers' Book -
- What is a D.O.? - Video -
- Epocrates.com --> Free, trustworthy, medicine information -
- Up-To-Date: Trusted Medical Resource - FREE! -
Common Illnesses
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JAMA Patient Page:
Urinary Tract Infections - -
JAMA Patient Page:
Do You Have The Flu? - - Patient information: Herpes zoster (Shingles) -
- Patient information: Herpes zoster (Shingles) -
- MedicineNet.com - Great site for medical information! -
- Is it cold or flu? (MedicineNet.com) -
- ADHD Information Website (www.chadd.org) -
- Key Facts About Antiviral Drugs and Influenza (Flu) -
Staying Healthy
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Medem Learning Center:
Healthy Recipes - - Stress Management -
- What is your "REAL" age... calculate it here! -
- Calculate Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack -
- STORE your health information online. Import blood glucose and blood pressure readings... -
- Video: Need to relax? Take a break to meditate... -
- INSOMNIA: Lifestyle and home remedies (AKA: "Sleep Hygeine) -
- UC Berkeley Wellness Guide to Dietary Supplements -
- California Smokers' Hotline -
Common Procedures
- Colonoscopy -
- Mammogram -
Cold/Flu
- Patient information: The common cold in adults -
- Common Cold Info from Mayo Clinic -
- Do you have the flu? Flu symptoms self-assessment from Mayo Clinic -
- Sore Throat - Check Your Symptoms -
- Bronchitis Information (Mayo Clinic) -
Sinus
Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure -
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Check out this site! -
- Breathe your way to lower blood pressure! -
Cholesterol
Weight Management
- FREE Online Diet & Weight Loss Journal -
- NUTRITION/WEIGHT LOSS: Check out this site! -
- Balancing Your Hunger Hormones - 7 Keys to Permanent Weight Control -
Diabetes
Back and Neck Pain
- BACK PAIN: Check out this site.... -
- Neck pain: Simple neck exercises -
- Neck Pain: Retraction Exercise ("Chicken Neck") -
- CHRONIC PAIN: Pacific Pain Treament Center -
Depression
Anxiety
- Anxiety in women - causes, symptoms and natural relief -
- PatientsLikeMe Mood Community -
- ANXIETY: Take a confidential online anxiety screening -
- Mindfulness for Beginners - Link to Audio-CD. By Jon Kabat-Zinn -
Exercise
- MUSIC increases exercise endurance by 15 per cent! -
- MAP your run, walk, ride, hike, etc at this website... -
- Exercise For Patients With Fibromyalgia -
- Read this --> Exercise: "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" by John J. Ratey and Eric Hagerman -
- Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity -
- Regular Moderate Exercise Boosts Immunity -
Vitamin D - A very important "vitamin"
- NEWS: Vitamin D May Protect Against Common Cold! -
- Vitamin D - Lab Test Online -
- Vitamin D Fact Sheet -
- VIDEO: Dr. Joe Prendergast on Vitamin D -
- Vitamin D Deficiency Assessment -
- Vitamin D - Wikipedia -
Substance Abuse
Recommended Specialists
- Gastroenterology: Aristotle Mendiola MD -
- Dermatology: Lawrence Cheung MD -
- Mental Health Counseling: Marty Cooper MFT -
- Physical Therapy: Presidio Sport and Medicine -
- Physical Therapy: St Mary's Medical Center -
- Spine: St Mary's Spine Center -
- Health Insurance Questions? Call my friends at Lee Insurance! -
- Acupuncture: Craig Marble, L. Ac -
- Psychiatry: Community Psychiatry Associates - Fast, easy access with one phone call! -
- Geriatric Neuropsychological Assessment Services -
Lab Tests
- CBC (Complete Blood Count) -
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) -
- UA (Urinalysis) -
- CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) -
- SEARCHABLE LAB TESTS .... -
- LabCorp - Online Patient Home --> Find a lab, prepare for a test, pay a bill... -