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
Gut Dysfunction and Chronic Disease: “4R GI Restoration Program”
Summary Article Review. Renata Trister DO Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are one of the leading causes for visits to the primary care physician and the emergency room. Over 70 million Americans are suffering from some form of serious GI disorder. Assessment and proper support of the gastrointestinal (GI) system may provide benefit for patients with a variety of chronic ailments. There…
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Androgen Deficiency of Aging Male (ADAM) and Hormone Replacement
Dr. Renata Trister DO Male hypogonadism, or testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), results from a failure of the testes to produce adequate androgen. Patients have low circulating testosterone in combination with clinical symptoms such as fatigue, erectile dysfunction and body composition changes. The cause may be primary (primary testicular failure due to genetic anomaly, infection, chemotherapy/radiation) or secondary (defect in hypothalamus…
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Gastrointestinal Physiology
By Jon Trister, MD Gastrointestinal Physiology. It is important to understand GI function. Neurological consideration. Glossopharyngeal nerve (Cranial nerve IX): mixed, sensory and motor nerve. Sensory function:Oropharynx,Eustachian tube,Middle ear,Posterior third of the tongue,Carotid sinus, Carotid body, Taste to posterior third of the tongue, Supplies parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland via otic ganglion,contribute to the pharyngeal plexus. Motor function: Stylopharyngeus…
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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 person is…
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