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Return of Walk with a Doc – July 17th
Drs. Carrie and Hector were excited to welcome back patients to the first Walk with a Doc in over 16 months. It has been a long wait but completely worth it. Speaking of a long wait, we discussed different constipation treatments. In fact, Dr. Carrie introduced the talk with “After all the *ahem* that we have been through this last …
Coronavirus Update
To Our Valued Patients, As you know, the coronavirus is in our community. As testing increases, more cases will likely be identified in the coming days. Please do not panic. The prevailing opinion is that while community spread is inevitable, most cases will be mild; the majority of COVID-19 infections do not require hospitalization. However, the risk of more severe infection does …
Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipes
In celebration of American Heart Month, please enjoy these two delicious heart-healthy recipes below.
Recap: January 30th Nutrition Event
What a wonderful event! 42 people enjoyed the nutrition event. Julie Freeman, an integrative nutritionist and author of 2 cookbooks, inspired all of us with an interactive discussion of TLC – Total Life Control. We had an enlightening discussion on nutrition, exercise, stress management with an emphasis on mind, body, spirit. We sampled delicious items from her cookbooks and unique …
Walk with a Doc Recap: January 19th – Stress
Enjoyed a beautiful day in San Diego during our monthly Walk With A Doc. Discussed the effects of stress on our physical and mental health and tips on stress management. Hershey Kiss, A licensed therapy horse, joined us. A few pats lowered all of our stress!
*August 17th: Walk With Dr. Cardenas
*Due to America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, August 18th, we have rescheduled our Walk with a Doc event. Details below.
Walk with a Doc: July 21, 2019
According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact; easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. Join Dr. …
An Update on the Measles Outbreak in the US
What are the newest guidelines for measles vaccinations? Adults with no evidence of immunity should get 1 dose of MMR. Immunity is defined as documented receipt of 1 dose, or 2 doses, 4 weeks apart if high risk, of live measles virus-containing vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease, or birthdate before 1957. High-risk people, including healthcare …
Dr. Cardenas In The News!
Dr. Carrie Cardenas of Cardenas Internal Medicine was highlighted in a recent article on Patch.com. Dr. Cardenas was mentioned for the opening of her new concierge internal medicine practice in San Diego, CA. You can view the full article here.
American Heart Month: Healthy Recipe
February is American Heart Month. Enjoy this delicious recipe that will nourish your heart and soul. Click here to find a list of other heart-healthy recipes provided by the American Heart Association.