As physicians - we try to prevent disease as much as possible. The focus is typically on preventing an acute heart attack, stroke or certain preventable cancers. As Americans age, we are seeing more...
For many centuries Diabetes was diagnosed by "water tasters" who tasted the urine of people suspected to have it. If it was sweet the patient had diabetes mellitus. In 1675 the word "mellitus"...
Be joyful and mindful this holiday season
This holiday season will most likely not look, feel or seem like any holiday we have ever experienced before. There will still be joy, special holiday meals...
What is Metabolic Flexibility?
The fancy, medical dictionary explanation is the ability to respond or adapt to changes in metabolic demand. It is an ability of the human body to burn and utilize...
With many of us trying to manage our weight and follow guidelines to limit sugar intake, nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) have become increasingly popular. With so many alternatives to sugar these days...
Sadly, it seems most of the country now is suffering hazardous air quality due to the conflagrations in so many states. Mercury is one of many, many chemicals, particulates and metals released, along...
LifeScape was again named in the Top 25 Doctors in Concierge Medicine Today of 2020-2021! Susan Wilder, MD opened LifeScape in 2008 and since then the practice has been committed to expanding their...
Get Your Vitality Score from LifeScape [here]!
Below are the different health factors we evaluate to determine your vitality score. Each factor plays a unique role and can act as a looking glass...
We are already seeing influenza cases in 2020. Influenza can cause serious infectious disease and is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States. Pregnant women, young...
Intermittent fasting has many positive benefits! Below two of Phoenix's Top Docs break down what it means:
