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
Nutritional support for stress-induced dysfunction
Nutritional Support of Stress-Induced Dysfunctions Article Summary Renata Trister DO Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction, or the stress response. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting…
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Chronic Inflammation
By Jon Trister MD and Renata Trister DO Infectious and metabolic toxemias are two major causes of chronic systemic inflammation. Acute inflammation is a rapid onset process, with more conspicuous symptoms and a short duration. Chronic inflammation, however, is more insidious. It is the result of a perpetual onslaught from a variety of toxins and pathogens. It is a long…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and Nutrition Article Summary Renata Trister DO Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Osteoporosis is characterized by fragile bone and an increased risk fractures. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist, but any bone can be affected. You can't "catch" osteoporosis or give it to someone else.…
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance and Nutrition Article Summary Renata Trister DO Glucose is the basic fuel that all cells in the body use to make energy. It is a simple monosaccharide found in plants; and is one of the three dietary monosaccharaides, along with fructose and galactose, that are absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion. Glucose is a common medical analyte…
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Immune system. Brief review. By Jon Trister MD
The Immune System, brief review To defend as form invaders body has two immune systems: The first defense system is an innate immune system we are born with. This is a first defense against any foreigners-microbes, viruses, funguses. This is antigen non-specific defense mechanisms which respond to invaders immediately or within several hours after exposure to every foreigner. Cells associated…
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Cholesterol Conundrum
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…
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