Health Blogs & Newsletters

Salt is a misunderstood food ingredient. We’re often told to stay away from salt as it’s bad for our health. But salt is essential for our bodies as it has its health benefits.  We’ll discuss the benefits and dangers of salt consumption, and how to consume it safely, making it easy for you to stay [...]

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Did you know that February is the shortest month of the year? As poet Charmaine J. Forde says, "Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises." Los Gatos Doc celebrated Valentine’s Day by doing what we do every day, caring for our patients and doing our very best to [...]

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Snacking often gets a bad rap but it is one of the most important meals of the day. Most people have at least one snack if not more per day.  The key to maintaining an optimal weight and health lies in what you snack on. Most people are least mindful of their snack habits when [...]

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If there’s one piece of medical advice I would give to anyone, it would be to visit your doctor regularly. Far too many people avoid prioritizing medical consultations until it’s too late.  Whether it’s consulting your doctor for a serious problem or a routine health check, I’d highly encourage you to take the first step […]

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Happy New Year! We at Los Gatos Doc hope that you and your loved ones had a healthy and safe start to 2022. Many of you may feel weary of the ongoing pandemic. Please know that if you are fully vaccinated and received a booster, you are doing your part in protecting yourself and your [...]

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The pandemic showed us how the basics, such as hand hygiene, may help in protecting us from the deadliest of illnesses.  Handwashing remains one of the cheapest, easiest, safest, and most effective health measures you can take to protect yourself and your family from a range of diseases.  Here’s an interesting backstory on handwashing:  From […]

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