Category Archives: Dr. Alicia Jacobs

Wellness: What it is, why it matters, and how to achieve it!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

What does “wellness” mean, anyway? Wellness implies that we are fully taking care of ourselves.  Typically, we think of eating well and exercising, which are important components of being well.  Obtaining preventative medical care and immunizations against infectious illness helps … Continue reading →

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Teaming Up to Care for You

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Primary care providers are responding to the need in health care to increase quality and improve access as part of health care reform. They are moving away from a doctor-centered medical model to a patient-centered medical model. As a result, … Continue reading →

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Help for Heartburn is Here!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Heartburn, otherwise known as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is very common, affecting up to 20% of adults. The troublesome symptoms occur when acidic stomach contents move backward up into the esophagus. This acid can irritate the esophagus all the way … Continue reading →

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What’s Keeping You Up at Night: Answers to your Snoring and Sleep Apnea Questions

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Is snoring normal? Snoring is certainly common.  In the over 65 age group, about 45% of men and 30% of women snore.  Though not necessarily normal it can be benign (not risky to your health).  More and more people are … Continue reading →

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