Posts by Sharpe Medical Group
6 Reasons You Should Filter Your Water
Hi Readers! This is Dr. Leslie, a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Integrative Medicine expert, and founder of Sharpe Concierge. Through my personal concierge physician services, food planning, food sensitivity testing, weight management and supplementation program, I help busy professionals take control of their health to lead more vibrant lives. Let me start by saying that…
Read MoreWhy Do We Worry About BPA?
BPA Otherwise known as bisphenol A. It is a chemical used in manufacturing plastics, including water bottles, dinnerware, and even dental sealants. This chemical is also used to make epoxy resins for lining food cans and water pipes. Heat may cause additional leeching of chemicals from each of these sources, including BPA. These chemicals can then…
Read More8 Benefits of Nutritional Supplements
Hi there! I am Dr. Leslie, a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Functional Medicine specialist, and founder of Sharpe Concierge. Through my personal concierge physician services, food planning, food sensitivity testing, weight management, and supplementation program, I help busy professionals take control of their health to lead more vibrant lives. Did you know that over 50% of the US population…
Read More5 Myths About The Food Pyramid
Hi there! I am Dr. Leslie, a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Functional Medicine expert, and founder of Sharpe Concierge. Through my concierge physician services, food planning, food sensitivity testing, weight management, and supplementation program, I help busy professionals take control of their health to lead more vibrant lives. If you are like me, the first…
Read MoreHypothermia
What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is any time your body’s temperature drops below 95 degrees. The commonly accepted normal temperature is 98.6, with some slight variations for individuals, but anything below 95 is considered hypothermia regardless of your base temperature. Hypothermia can occur at environmental temperatures higher than you might suspect. Contrary to popular belief, hypothermia…
Read MoreThe danger of carbon monoxide
Learning about carbon monoxide poisoning is always helpful, but it is especially so now as we experience this crazy winter weather. Everyone has heard about carbon monoxide, but many people don’t know what it is or how it can affect you. Let’s talk about what it is, the symptoms to look for, and ways to…
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