Amy Rogers, MD MPH FACPM
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine and General Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pandemic Response, Global Health
Work Experience: Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine Delta Omega Preventive Medicine Honor Society Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal ACPM Young Researcher Award Nominee USAPM Young Researcher Award Winner U.S. Navy Junior Medical Officer of the Year Nominee (2019 and 2020) U.S. Navy Preventive Medicine Officer of The Year 2019
Humans evolved to live off of and depend upon the surrounding natural environment. Much of what we consume through food, drink, and visually(Social media, TV) impact our physical and mental health and well-being. By refocusing on natural foods and remedies, getting back into the outdoors and to nature, we can improve our overall physical and mental health, and reduce the burden on the medical healthcare system, that is stressed due to artificial environments that change too quickly for the human body to adapt to. We must also understand how different cultures approach medicine, treatment, and health, to find a way to move forward in a world where a pandemic can traverse the world in a few days.
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Why Is My Stomach Bloated? Explore the Causes, Treatments and Remedies
Symptoms of bloated stomach The symptoms that usually appear in patients with bloated stomachs are: These symptoms may occur in isolation or together, depending on the cause of the bloated stomach. Why is my stomach bloated? The sensation of a bloated stomach can have various causes. Generally, abdominal bloating occurs when there is an excessive […]
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Is There Heart Cancer? Types, Symptoms, Treatments
What is heart cancer? Is there heart cancer? Yes, heart cancer does exist, but it’s an extremely rare form of cancer. Heart cancer, or cardiac sarcoma, is a primary malignant tumor that starts within heart tissues. But what is a heart tumor? Is it different from heart cancer? A heart tumor, also known as a […]
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How To Relieve Pain Without Medicine and What To Avoid
Different types of pain Pain can be classified in multiple ways to find and treat its cause. Therefore, doctors obtain a detailed medical history to determine the cause of your discomfort. Pain is classified according to duration and physiopathology. Here’s how: Acute pain Acute pain is the body’s natural and expected response to injury or […]
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What’s Good for Arthritis: Home Remedies, Herbs, Diet and What To Avoid
What is arthritis? Arthritis refers to inflammation and stiffness of a joint. It is not a disease in itself. Arthritis is often divided into inflammatory and non-inflammatory types. It is a condition present in different diseases, including: Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the cartilage, the tissue that covers the ends […]
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Can Spondyloarthritis Cause Right or Left Hip Pain Related to Bowels?
What is spondyloarthritis? Spondyloarthritis is a mouthful, but dissecting the word can help us understand it more easily. The ending “-itis” means inflammation. “Spondylo-” means related to the spine, and “arthritis” refers to inflammation of the joints. Putting it all together, “spondyloarthritis” means inflammation of the spine and joints. Doctors use the term “axial SpA” […]
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These 7 Daily Habits Can Help Lower Your Creatinine Levels | Improve Kidney Health
High creatinine level indicates kidney disease, and keeping it low can help you avoid the pain and costly treatments associated with advanced kidney issues, such as dialysis. Try these 7 simple habits to lower your creatinine level, and maintain healthy kidneys. Before we dive in, please note, all the information in this video is created […]
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Does Beer Have Sugar? Beer Types and Sugar Content
Sugar and carbohydrates To better understand the topic of beer and sugar, it is important to clarify what sugar is. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrate. Other forms of carbohydrates are fruits, legumes, vegetables, or fiber. Carbohydrates are one of the building blocks of our diet. Along with protein and fat, they are referred […]
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Where Is the Pelvis? Anatomy, Functions, and Key Facts
Where is the pelvis? What is the anatomy of the pelvis? To start off, we can answer the initial question, ”Where is the pelvis and what does its anatomy look like?” The pelvis is formed by a set of intrinsically connected bones, joints, and muscles located in the lower part of the trunk, between the […]
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What Side Is Better To Sleep On? Benefits and Tips
Benefits of side sleeping Side sleeping is widely preferred. A study on body positions and movements during sleep showed that over half of the participants favored that position (2). Researchers observed that this preference increased with age and weight, sparking interest in its possible health benefits. Let’s look into the benefits of side sleeping in […]
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How Much Sugar Is in a Banana? High Sugar Fruits and Diabetes
Bananas and diabetes: What you should know Bananas are not only the most popular fruit, but they are also healthy. They are packed with essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber, which can lower blood pressure, improve digestion, and boost energy. Nonetheless, many are concerned about eating bananas because of their carbohydrate content. […]
