Ashley Stiegler, MD

06/19/2021

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/five-myths-about-exercise-and-your-heart-busted

If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a good idea on what types of exercise is good for your heart: running, swimming, bicycling. In short, cardiovascular exercise – and lots of it. But you may be surprised to learn that strength training may actually be better for your heart. Here ar...

04/24/2021

Today is National Medicine Take Back Day, an opportunity to safely dispose of your unused meds. https://safe.pharmacy/drug-disposal/

04/10/2021

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/chopped-greek-salad-chicken

Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts whi...

03/19/2021

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/are-you-risk-type-2-diabetes-learn-common-and-not-so-common-risk-factors

More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Experts say this major public health problem is due to an aging population, increasing obesity rates and rising sedentary lifestyles.

02/15/2021

My office is closed tomorrow Monday, Feb 15th due to inclement weather. Call my cell phone or send me a message if you need anything. Everyone please stay safe and warm!!!

11/13/2020

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/dont-invite-coronavirus-your-holiday

If you’re feeling like the pandemic will never end, you’re not alone. We’re now entering our ninth month since the pandemic officially began — nine months without a vacation, nine months without visits with our grandchildren or elderly parents, nine months without normalcy.

11/02/2020

US Services Preventive Task Force now recommends beginning colon cancer screening at age 45 for average risk individuals. Talk to your doctor TODAY about the best screening test for you!

10/09/2020

06/03/2020

I’ve been so wrapped up in COVID-19 that I didn’t get to inform my patients of huge news in the area of nutrition. The USDA launched new nutrition facts labels. Read this blog before your next grocery shopping trip.

With the media focusing on COVID-19, you may have missed the news: The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) introduced new nutrition fact labels. Next time you are grocery shopping, pick up a packaged food item and check out the updated label. They’ve changed to include information on potassium an...