Stacey B. Carlton, MD, FAAFP

03/20/2020

We looking into doing video office visits during this time of Corona Pandemic and you don't feel comfortable coming into the office. Go to https://doxy.me/patients and set up your account and when we are ready to go live with this we will post an update.

Research shows that Doxy.me is the easiest telemedicine solution for patients. It is simple and easy for patients to use, there are no downloads or accounts to setup.

06/27/2019

http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/tasty-watermelon-recipes-to-beat-the-heat

Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit and the perfect way to cool off on a hot day without blowing your entire diet. Here are some fun ways to change up this famous fruit and beat the heat. Watermelon Basil Granita You can ma

06/25/2019

https://connect.mdvip.com/physician/nutrition/view/sweet_potato_casserole

This scrumptious sweet potato casserole gets fabulous flavor from honey and freshly grated orange zest rather than the traditional stick of butter. To complete the healthy makeover we sprinkle a crunchy pecan streusel spiked with orange juice concentrate over the top. You can save the marshmallows for s’mores.

04/17/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/well/move/10-years-after-an-exercise-study-benefits-persist.html

04/17/2019

The benefits of exercise may last longer than many of us might expect.

04/04/2019

I love this nutritious Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad. It's as delicious as it is versatile. Ingredients can easily be swapped for an Italian or British-inspired version.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/crunchy-pear-celery-salad

03/25/2019

https://connect.mdvip.com/physician/nutrition/view/seared_salmon_with_braised_broccoli

Here we pair pan-seared salmon with braised broccoli and make it special with a quick, Italian-inspired topping of sautéed onions, pine nuts and raisins.

MDVIP Connect is a portal designed to develop relationships between physicians and patients in a secure environment, making it easier than ever to communicate.

03/18/2019

Try these oven-fried zucchini sticks. They taste just as good as the fried variation but with considerably less fat and calories.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/oven-fried-zucchini-sticks

03/14/2019

Today is PiDay. I have always loved math but instead of celebrating with math problems, let's bake a "pie"!. I like this recipe for Chocolate Cream Pie because it uses healthier ingredients like low-fat milk and dark chocolate.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/chocolate-cream-pie

03/11/2019

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/5-tips-help-prevent-kidney-stones

Many of my patients have experienced kidney stones. They're quite common, excruciatingly painful and to some degree, preventable. Try these suggestions

If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, you know first-hand just how excruciating painful they can be. Despite being a largely preventable condition, kidney stones are quite common. Each year more than 3 million people visit their doctor or the emergency room seeking treatment for stones, accor...

03/09/2019

About half of the heart attacks in the United States occur in people with normal cholesterol levels, which is why I focus on inflammation. It's involved in all stages of heart disease. Here's how inflammation works.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This is nothing new – heart disease has been identified as a major public health problem for the past 80 years. What is new is how we’re trying to prevent it. Since about half heart attacks in the United States occur in p...