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When Does Anxiety Warrant Professional Help? Nov 14th, 2023

It’s normal to feel concerned and even anxious about the world today. The media bombards you with news of injustice, inflation, and international chaos; you’re right to feel uneasy about those issues. Closer to home, you may have relationship problems, personal financial struggles, or health conditions that fill your mind...

How an Undiagnosed or Undertreated Thyroid Issue Can Impact Your Weight Loss Efforts Oct 2nd, 2023

Losing weight can be a challenging journey; for many, it can feel like an uphill battle. You’re eating right, exercising regularly, and making all the right choices, but the pounds just won’t budge. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to consider the role your thyroid plays in your...

Are Hormones Responsible for Your Weight Gain? Sep 7th, 2023

If you’ve been on a weight loss journey and are frustrated by slow progress or unexpected weight gain, you might be wondering if hormones are to blame. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism and weight management.  Board-certified physician Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., and our team of...

Why Our Individualized Weight Loss Programs Work When Others Haven’t Aug 7th, 2023

 If you’ve struggled with weight loss in the past and felt disheartened by unsuccessful attempts, we’re here to share the good news. Board-certified physician Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., and our team of experts located in Johns Creek and Peachtree Corners, Georgia, offer individualized weight loss programs designed to address each...

What Every Woman Should Know About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Jul 13th, 2023

As a seasoned practitioner in primary care and holistic medicine, Leslie S. Gaskill, MD, understands the importance of making informed decisions about your health.  Although the internet offers a wealth of information about medical conditions and treatments, it doesn’t consider the unique factors involved in your personal health history, so...

Celebrate Medicare & Medicare Supplemental! Dec 6th, 2022

So you are turning 65? Did you turn 65 many years ago? Don’t let this get you down! Think of it as this. Get fired up! The old cheer song. Yes! Get fired up! Think of MEDICARE as…  More Educated Deliberate Individuals Caring About Radiant Enjoyment….of life  These are the...

Gut health: The Good the Bad and the Ugly! Jun 29th, 2022

"What?" You ask. Yes, your gut is critical to your overall wellness or sickness. Your gut believe it or not can affect every organ in your body including your brain! You see, your gut has good bacteria and good yeast, as well as bad bacteria, bad yeast., and viruses. Your...

ANXIETY IS ON THE RISE May 26th, 2022

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. It can be very debilitating. It is imperative to seek help as soon as possible. There are a multitude of causes, symptoms and treatments. Treatmentsneed to be individualized and can include everything from uses of traditional western medicine remedies...

Global prevalence of long COVID ‘substantial,’ researchers say May 4th, 2022

“There has been substantial confusion and heterogeneity about what fraction of COVID-19-diagnosed patients struggle with post-COVID conditions after the acute symptomatic phase of infection is over. There has been substantial ambiguity in the definition of ‘long COVID’ in the literature, and only recently, WHO proposed a clinical case definition of...

Are you a Coronavirus "Long-hauler"? Feb 2nd, 2021

So you survived after testing positive for COVID-19. Healthy and good to go, right? WRONG. The long term side effects of COVID-19 have proven to be devastating. The number of patients with long term side effects of COVID-19 is alarming. Longhaulers are commonly experiencing the following symptoms: Severe fatigue Cough...