Imperial Center Family Medicine

10/08/2026

"Dr. Torrey is the greatest." says Leon on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Torrey is the greatest.

10/08/2026

Anxiety isn't just in your head—it’s a physical response from your nervous system.

When anxiety kicks in, stress hormones flood your body, causing a racing heart, shallow breathing, muscle tension, and stomach issues.

Here are 3 practical tools to help manage it:

- Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. This simple pattern signals your nervous system to calm down.

- 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding: Interrupt a panic spiral by naming 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste.

- Check Underlying Causes: Thyroid imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, and excessive caffeine can all mimic or worsen anxiety symptoms.

At Imperial Center Family Medicine, we look at the whole picture—ruling out physical factors and helping you build a safe, personalized management plan.

Schedule Online: https://icfamilymedicine.com/

10/07/2026

"I have been going to this practice for over 15 years. They have been a great group of doctors and P As there for me. I have had this awesome PA as my general practitioner for over 10 years. She has a great manner about her, very smart and up to date on meds and ways to manage my health care. I appreciate all she has done to help me get in better health. The staff is very friendly and helpful also. They answer questions and.." says TJ on Google

★★★★★ I have been going to this practice for over 15 years. They have been a great group of doctors and P As there for me. I have had this awesome PA as my general practitioner for over 10 years. She has a great manner about her, very smart and up to date on meds and ways to manage my heal...

10/06/2026

Asthma management isn't just about stopping a flare-up—it's about preventing one.

- Controller vs. Rescue: Controller inhalers prevent swelling over time; rescue inhalers handle sudden symptoms. (If you use a rescue inhaler >2x/week, your plan needs a tune-up!)

- Know Your Triggers: Cold air, pollen, dust, and stress are common flare-up culprits.

Follow an Action Plan: A written daily routine keeps symptoms controlled and helps avoid scary ER visits.

At Imperial Center Family Medicine, we help kids (ages 6+) and adults build custom asthma care plans to keep you breathing easy.

Call our team: 919-873-4437

Schedule Online: https://icfamilymedicine.com/

10/01/2026

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it rarely causes symptoms—making your numbers your best defense.

Here is a quick guide to your readings:

- Normal: Under 120/80 mm Hg
- Elevated: 120–129 /

09/30/2026

"I have been going to this practice for 7 years. They have been and will be my favorite! Every doctor I’ve seen has always been amazing and helpful. I’m always able to be see same day when I’m sick too!" says Sydnee on Google

★★★★★ I have been going to this practice for 7 years. They have been and will be my favorite! Every doctor I’ve seen has always been amazing and helpful. I’m always able to be see same day when I’m sick too!

09/24/2026

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—yet routine screenings are easy to put off.

Pap smears and HPV tests don't just detect cancer; they catch precancerous cell changes early so they can be treated before turning into anything serious.

- Pap Smears (Ages 21+): Look for abnormal cell changes on the cervix before symptoms ever show up.
- HPV Testing (Ages 30+): Checks for high-risk strains of the virus responsible for most cervical cancers.
- Not Always Annual: Depending on your age and history, you may only need a screening every 3 to 5 years.

At Imperial Center Family Medicine, our Women's Wellness team keeps your routine exams quick, comfortable, and completely supportive.

When was your last screening? Let’s check it off your list!

Call to schedule: 919-873-4437

09/21/2026

"I have been a patient for 8 years. The practice is well run with friendly staff. Nurses and PA Melissa have excellent. Highly recommended." says Brian on Google

★★★★★ I have been a patient for 8 years. The practice is well run with friendly staff. Nurses and PA Melissa have excellent. Highly recommended.

09/18/2026

"As always, Dr. Torrey helped me in multiple areas during my appointment. His advice was astute in each, his manner kind, friendly, confidence-inspiring, never patronizing. I’m fortunate that he’s my primary-care physician." says Mac on Google

★★★★★ As always, Dr. Torrey helped me in multiple areas during my appointment. His advice was astute in each, his manner kind, friendly, confidence-inspiring, never patronizing. I’m fortunate that he’s my primary-care physician.

09/17/2026

Think of LDL cholesterol like wax in your pipes—the key is keeping it from sticking.

Try these 4 quick, high-impact hacks to lower your numbers naturally:

- Eat Soluble Fiber: Oats, beans, and chia seeds act like a sponge, binding to cholesterol in your gut and flushing it out.

- Walk 10 Minutes After Meals: A quick post-dinner stroll boosts your "good" HDL cholesterol to help clear your arteries.

- Swap Fats, Don't Ban Them: Trade butter and lard for olive oil and avocados to slash bad LDL without losing flavor.

- Watch Hidden Trans Fats: Check labels for "partially hydrogenated oils"—they raise bad cholesterol even if the box claims "0g trans fat."

Need to know where your numbers stand? Our on-site Quest Diagnostics lab makes checking your lipid panel fast and easy.

Call to check your numbers: 919-873-4437