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No one cares about you—or should care— like you do. You know what’s going on, when something feels “off,” or when something hurts. But the primary care physicians with IME certainly come in a very close second. We’re here to provide care for the “everyday maladies” of life, as well as guidance you’ll need to help you take better care of yourself.

Regular checkups are the perfect way to begin. Blood tests, chest X-rays, EEGs, and exams that document blood pressure are important. Your IME physician will evaluate tendencies for diabetes and uncover the beginning of cardiac problems and myriad other conditions and diseases. Our doctors are an excellent resource for all those medical questions you always wanted to ask.

Like what’s the best way to Quit Smoking? We all know smoking is bad for you. The only question many of our patients have is how to quit. We can help with that. There are several effective methods. An IME primary care physician can recommend which method might be right for you.

Eat Healthy. Two out of every three Americans is overweight or obese, and the numbers are escalating. Obesity exposes you to everything from heart disease to cancer, arthritis, depression, kidney stones, fatty liver disease, and erectile dysfunction. To make it worse, there are a million diets, fads, and trends people dabble at—none that result in lasting success. Ask one of the physicians at IME for advice on the best ways to lose weight and keep it off

Don’t Stress. It causes everything from gray hair to heart attacks and can damage every system in the body from respiratory to circulatory to the nervous system. Are you stressed? Your IME primary care physician will evaluate your stress level and prescribe an appropriate remedy.

Sleep. If you suffer from a lack of sleep— seven to eight hours is the target, under 5 hours is bad—it will have a negative effect on judgment and mood. Kids will find it harder to learn in school. And a serious sleep deficit over time can lead to a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even death. Tell your primary IME physician if you feel you have a sleep problem. We’ll evaluate your condition and steer you toward experts who can provide the right treatment.

Get A Flue Shot. Especially if you are in any of these at-risk groups: caretaker for a child under 2 years, any child 6 months to 19 years, 50 and older, pregnant, have a chronic condition, live in a nursing home. The flu virus can be serious, even deadly, because it involves the lungs and can cause pneumonia. So, make an appointment once a year. Come in. Get the shot.

Exercise. Everyone knows they could probably do more. But almost no one pays attention to the fine print: Consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program. The physicians at IME are here to help before you start and do more harm than good. See if your heart, your joints, your core, your respiratory system and your circulatory system will be able to keep up with all of your good intentions.

Drink Water. You don’t need an IME physician to tell you that. Drink at least one glass to start the day. Room temperature or cold—the debate is still going on. Water helps flush toxins, hydrate tissues, jumpstart the metabolism, promote weight loss, keep you regular, boost the immune system, improve skin tone, increase energy and lessen fatigue…to name a few. How much water? Another debate. Some say five glasses a day, some say eight to 10. Some say more. We say drink what you can and don’t overdo it.

Take A MultiVitamin. A comprehensive blood test will tell your IME physician a lot about your health. He or she may very well recommend a multivitamin. Even the most conscientious diets can fall short every so often. A multivitamin is a sure way to bridge the gap.

According to the CDC, over 40 percent of men and women take one every day.

Your IME physician is your first line of defense—and offense—in the constant struggle to maintain good health for you and your family. Lean on us when you need to. Ask for our help when you have questions. Use us. We’re here to help you take better care of yourself.