Wishing you a Happy,
Healthy Holiday Season
rats, not humans. Plus, high blood pressure medication can impact your potassium levels, and a vinegar-rich diet can worsen those alreadylowered levels. In short: no, ACV won’t fix your blood pressure. Cancer Prevention or Treatment There are rumors that ACV might have anti-cancer properties. While this may be the case, there is no reason to believe that consuming ACV will reduce the risk of cancer, and it certainly isn’t a solid treatment option. Studies done on this have only shown improvement when cancerous cells were directly exposed to vinegar, something that is generally impossible outside of a test tube. Bacteria Control and Disinfectant Vinegar has long been used for its antibacterial properties – many people still use it as a household cleaner. ACV is no different, and can be used in some cases to disinfect. In addition, using ACV on salad greens has been shown to reduce the growth of things like Salmonella – great news, given the frequent recalls on lettuce these days. While you shouldn’t rely on ACV to make up for poor hygiene or not cleaning your food, it can’t hurt. So, there it is – the facts about ACV. While it may not be the magic pill some hope it is, ACV does have its benefits. Go ahead and give it a try!
The physicians and staff of Imperial Health extend the warmest of holiday greetings to our patients and the communities we serve. It has been an exciting year for our physician-owned group. As we look forward to continued growth next year, we strengthen our shared commitment to work together to provide exceptional care for our patients.
CARDIOLOGY
Miguel DePuy, M.D. Carl Fastabend, M.D. Corey Foster, M.D. Richard Gilmore, M.D. Brett Goodwin, M.D. Jake LeBeau, M.D. Thomas Mulhearn, M.D. Michael Turner, M.D.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Sandra Dempsey, M.D. Timothy Gilbert, M.D. Michael Gonzales, M.D.
EAR, NOSE & THROAT
FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS
Tyson Green, D.P.M. Kalieb Pourciau, D.P.M.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Joseph Crookshank III, M.D.
GASTROINTESTINAL, MINIMALLY INVASIVE, ROBOTIC & BARIATRIC SURGERY
Brian Kelley, D.O.
Juan Teran, M.D.
NEUROSURGERY
Niazy Selim, M.D.
GENERAL SURGERY
Justin Rudd, M.D.
HAND & WRIST SPECIALIST
Brad LeBert, M.D. Blake LeBlanc, M.D. Bridget Loehn, M.D.
Andrew Foret, M.D.
FAMILY MEDICINE
Brian Wilder, M.D.
Jason Burklow, M.D. John DiGiglia, M.D. Benjamin Fontenot, M.D. Andres Guillermo, M.D. Thomas LeBeau, M.D. Jason Morris, M.D. Keane O’Neal, M.D. Todd Peavy, M.D. Arthur Primeaux, M.D. Melissa Rasberry, M.D. Steve Springer, M.D. Errol Wilder, M.D. Benjamin Williams, M.D.
INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT & ANESTHESIOLOGY
INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE – HOSPITALIST
Cody Tingle, M.D.
INTERNAL MEDICINE & PEDIATRICS Yoko Broussard, M.D.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Jonathan Foret, M.D. Steven Hale, M.D. John Noble, M.D. George Trappey, IV, M.D.
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Sarah Clevenger, M.D. William Lowry, M.D. Craig Morton, M.D.
PRIMARY CARE SPORTS MEDICINE
Alex Anderson, M.D.
PULMONARY DISEASE & CRITICAL CARE
Luke Williams, M.D.
RHEUMATOLOGY
Enrique Mendez, M.D.
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