Patient Resources
At Vernon Integrative Medical Group, our patients are our top priority and we are committed to providing an stress-free experience. On this page, you will find a portal for managing appointments, easy-to-use document uploading, and blogs regarding the treatments we offer and general health topics. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, we are always happy to speak with our patients.
Blogs
Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance and Nutrition Article Summary Renata Trister DO Glucose is the basic fuel that all cells in the body use to make energy. It is a simple monosaccharide found in plants; and is one of the three dietary monosaccharaides, along with fructose and galactose, that are absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion. Glucose is a common medical analyte…
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Immune system. Brief review. By Jon Trister MD
The Immune System, brief review To defend as form invaders body has two immune systems: The first defense system is an innate immune system we are born with. This is a first defense against any foreigners-microbes, viruses, funguses. This is antigen non-specific defense mechanisms which respond to invaders immediately or within several hours after exposure to every foreigner. Cells associated…
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Cholesterol Conundrum
Cholesterol Conundrum By Renata Trister, DO Most people who are even a little bit concerned about their cholesterol know that there is a“good/Healthy cholesterol” - known as HDL, and a “bad/Lousy cholesterol” - known as LDL. Although, research shows that the higher the amount of HDL and the lower the amount of LDL in the blood, the less likely a…
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Medical foods and supplements
Good health maintenance requires the right nourishment to feed the factories in the body’s billions of cells. The food intake for the cells, tissues and organs often lacks some of the items needed for efficient cell function and energy output. Brain cells require some different nutrients than the skin or liver, for example. Prescription drugs are often used to compensate…
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FAQ about Prolotherapy and PRP
Am I a candidate for Prolotherapy and PRP? A: Many problems related to musculoskeletal conditions are can be successfully treated with Prolotherapy (Regenerative Injection Therapy): 1.Degenerative Joint Diseases (Osteoarthritis)-OA:all locations: neck, TMJ, shoulders, scapulaes, clavicles, ribs, elbows, wrists, fingers, thoracic and lower back pain, "disc's problems", hips, knees, ankles, feet, toes. 2.Consequences of ligamentous, cartilagenous and tendinous injuries (with some…
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Intravenous therapy (Myers Cocktail)
Anti-aging efforts for looking and feeling younger, being healthier and living longer are all part of an anti-aging program. Youthful vitality is noted by freedom from pain, returning to normal activities, enjoying more energy, having better and happier relations with your loved one and family, having better sex, improving your memory and being happier with yourself. Anti-aging treatment benefits both…
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