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Author: Dr. Raymond Kordonowy, MD

Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

Don’t fear fat! Fat doesn’t make you fat. Some of the most nutritious foods out there are high in fat. The human body needs fat,

The Truth About Aspartame

You’ve probably heard of the low-calorie sweetener aspartame or have seen it in on the nutrition label of a food you’ve purchased. In fact, you

The Benefits of Vitamin C

It’s cold and flu season across the country. As you’ve probably seen, flu shots have been popping up left and right at local clinics and

What is Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease?

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) affects around 200,000 Americans every year. According to the West Central Health District in Georgia, they believe this season could be a

What is a Lipidologist?

In short, a lipidologist is a cholesterol specialist, and Lee County is home of the only board certified clinical lipidologist: Dr. Kordonowy of Internal Medicine,

How to Manage Post-Holiday Bloating

The holiday season isn’t even over yet, but you’ve already had your share of stuffing, turkey, wine, pie, cookies, and every other goodie you can

What Is Acid Reflux?

Put a little extra spicy sauce on your dinner? Or, did you overate last night? There’s a good chance you may feel like your breathing

Are You At Risk for Prediabetes?

More than 54 million people in the United States have prediabetes. Are you one of them? When a person has type 2 diabetes, it is

Nutrition During the Holidays

Turkey. Stuffing. Pies. Candy canes. Egg nog. The holiday season is a time notorious for sweet treats and expanding waistlines. People spend time with their