Vaccines for Seniors Part 1: Shingles Shot
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The last time you went to the pharmacy you were probably met with a large ad showing a person clearly in pain, exhorting you to get your shingles vaccine. No one wants to be in pain like that poor person in the picture, but it also makes sense to get the […]
How and When to Treat High Blood Pressure
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Navigating the confusing blood pressure recommendations The last few years have seen some big changes in formal medical recommendations for treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) for older patients. In 2014, the Joint National Committee 8 (JNC) produced a lengthy report called, “2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood […]
Over 65 and Need a Physician?
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The intersection of Medicare and Naturopathic Medicine If you are in your Medicare years (or getting close) you may have noticed a disturbing trend of not being able to find a primary care physician that accepts Medicare, or one that can see you in the next six months. One solution that […]