Dr. Erica Linn, DNP
Dr. Erica Linn, DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice Serenity Health Care Center is proud to announce that Erica Linn has obtained her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Dr. Linn, DNP has been working on her Doctorate alongside her full time position, and will continue to treat patients full time…
No CommentsDoes high insulin cause weight gain?
Over the years Americans have been getting higher fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c blood levels. A study from Life Extension Magazine showed that Americans A1c is 66% higher than desired fasting insulin. Twenty-Two percent had hemoglobin A1c levels that placed them in a pre-diabetic state. What is A1c level and why is it important? Hemoglobin…
1 CommentHigh Blood Pressure and Olive Leaf Extract
High blood pressure is a very accurate predictor of cardiovascular disease, the number one killer in America. Recently the medical community has reduced its recommendation for where blood pressure ratings should be maintained at but the average acceptable range is 140/90 mmHG. Yet, antiaging groups realize that for every 20/10 mmHG increase above 115/75 mmHG,…
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In the Midwest summer is what we wait for all winter. We can’t wait to get outdoors and enjoy the sun, warm weather, swimming, biking, boating, hiking and of course outdoor grilling. The staff at Serenity Health Care Center wants to make sure you spend your summer months being safe but having as much fun…
No CommentsDealing with High PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Levels
The PSA blood test is commonly used to check for signs of prostate cancer or other prostate problems. When a PSA level comes back high, the next step is usually recommended is a biopsy. But recent information suggests another possible option could be to repeat the PSA test a month or so later to monitor….
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Dr. Heather King DC and Sonja Hintz, RN, Serenity Health Care Center S.C. Are you suffering with fibromyalgia? According to NIH, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, “Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms.” In my practice, I find…
No CommentsYour Athlete and Chiropractic Care
By: Dr. Heather King DC, Serenity Health Care Center What do Aaron Rogers, Greg Mathews, Michael Jordon, Tiger Woods and Evander Holyfield all have in common? They all see a chiropractor regularly. Chiropractic care has been endorsed by most major professional and amateur sports associations and is used by athletes competing in both professional and…
1 CommentA burden that is yours to Lose…Uncommon Factors That Hinder Weight Loss
A burden that is yours to Lose…Uncommon factors that are hindering your health and weight loss goals! The goal for the New Year is to create a new you. We all have goals and areas of our lives that need to be improved. Often the New Year is the time of the year a majority…
1 CommentHeart Disease: An Aging Problem
Heart Disease: An Aging Problem Cardiac disease is a growing concern in our aging population 17.3 million people die a year from cardiac disease. By 2030 >23.6 million people will die from heart disease. People are developing heart disease at a younger age partially due to our poor quality food and lack of exercise. Decline…
1 CommentGMO Health Risks
GMO Health Risks: Genetically Engineered Organisms are found in our current food source and affect everyone of us who do not eat organic. There have been several serious health risks associated with genetically modified (GM) food, including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. In…
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