<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Family Care Centers Medical Group Blog</title>
	<atom:link href="http://fccmg.com/blog/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://fccmg.com/blog</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:50:09 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Flu Season 2010: It&#8217;s That Time Of Year, Again</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/flu-season-2010-its-that-time-of-year-again/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/flu-season-2010-its-that-time-of-year-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flu Vaccine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influenza]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black swan fallacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flu shots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herd immunity]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=39</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By now, you should have seen plenty of ads for flu shots, at your local pharmacy, supermarket &#8212; and yes, doctor&#8217;s office (Family Care Centers has plenty). And, yes, influenza is here in Orange County, though just a tidge. Should you get a shot? The answer may surprise you. We&#8217;re not going to force the [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/flu-season-2010-its-that-time-of-year-again/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Crash Course On The Swine Flu, or 2009 H1N1 Influenza</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/a-crash-course-on-the-swine-flu-or-2009-h1n1-influenza/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/a-crash-course-on-the-swine-flu-or-2009-h1n1-influenza/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 17:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flu Vaccine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influenza]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=38</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lots of information out there, and a lot of speculation and anxiousness. Here are some solid resources (to keep things in perspective): The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) are the2 biggies; I prefer the CDC site, it just is more clearly laid out to my eyes. These give you real-time [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/a-crash-course-on-the-swine-flu-or-2009-h1n1-influenza/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: When Can Antibiotics Help?</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/upper-respiratory-tract-infections-when-can-antibiotics-help/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/upper-respiratory-tract-infections-when-can-antibiotics-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jared Williams, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=37</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[During a cold and flu season, it&#8217;s natural to think, I&#8217;m feeling awful &#8212; I must need antibiotics. But from a medical standpoint, antibiotics aren&#8217;t widely recommended. They often don&#8217;t work at all for common infections, and can even cause harm in the long run. What Causes Upper Respiratory Tract Infections? Coughs and colds are [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/upper-respiratory-tract-infections-when-can-antibiotics-help/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How To Make The Most Of Your Doctor’s Appointment In 4 Easy Steps</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-doctor%e2%80%99s-appointment-in-4-easy-steps/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-doctor%e2%80%99s-appointment-in-4-easy-steps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maya Galleno, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[appointments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family practice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finding a doctor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internal medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[primary care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[specialty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[subspecialty]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=33</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s hard getting good health insurance, and when you do, it can be harder finding a good doctor. You may be lucky enough to get a recommendation from a trusted friend or family member. But usually you’re stuck having to choose someone from a list. Then you make your appointment, patiently wait to be seen, [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-doctor%e2%80%99s-appointment-in-4-easy-steps/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Health First</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/health-first/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/health-first/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bodywork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=32</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From time to time, we&#8217;ll point you to other blogs besides our own, with particularly juicy or thought provoking content. This post, here, is one of them. Kathryn Woodall&#8217;s blog, A Comfortable Soul: Creating balance in your life, discusses matters pertaining to health and exercise. Health and wellness are big themes, there, but more from [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/health-first/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>It&#8217;s Not Diet, It&#8217;s NUTRITION; It&#8217;s Not A Program, It&#8217;s a LIFESTYLE</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/its-not-diet-its-nutrition-its-not-a-program-its-a-lifestyle-2/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/its-not-diet-its-nutrition-its-not-a-program-its-a-lifestyle-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bodywork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=31</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We try to promote healthy habits at Family Care Centers. Especially if you have issues with weight, or blood pressure, or cholesterol, you&#8217;ve probably heard us recommend changes in diet and exercise: Reduce your intake of saturated fats REALLY cut back on your starchy carbs, and up your intake of colorful fruits and vegetables Exercise [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/its-not-diet-its-nutrition-its-not-a-program-its-a-lifestyle-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What Is A D.O.?</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/what-is-a-do/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/what-is-a-do/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Bunten, DO</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[D.O.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manipulative medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[osteopathic]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=26</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Oh, and by the way&#8230;what does D.O. stand for?&#8221; I&#8217;ve been asked this several times since starting my practice, usually at the end of a patient visit. It&#8217;s time to answer this common question about a doctor&#8217;s credentials. &#8220;D.O.&#8221; stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, the &#8220;other&#8221; fully licensed and certified medical degree in the [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/what-is-a-do/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Secret #5 To Higher Health: What Your Doctor Really Wants You To Know</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/secret-5-to-higher-health-what-your-doctor-really-wants-you-to-know/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/secret-5-to-higher-health-what-your-doctor-really-wants-you-to-know/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bodywork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influenza]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[annual physical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black swan fallacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[complete physical exam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mortality reduction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Physician]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=21</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[This is Part 5 of a 7 part series. -- PK] 5. See Your Doctor Periodically Well, you should have seen that one coming. But seriously, there are some excellent reasons to make an annual physical a cornerstone of your plan for health. Overcoming your dread of the gloved finger, or the mammography squish, will [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/secret-5-to-higher-health-what-your-doctor-really-wants-you-to-know/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Vitamin Supplements: Do We Need Them?</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/vitamin-supplements-do-we-need-them/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/vitamin-supplements-do-we-need-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maya Galleno, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calcium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[folic acid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iron]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NIH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Office of Dietary Supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[USPSTF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin B12]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin C]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin D]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=22</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us can recall an encounter with the vitamin aisle at the supermarket, pharmacy or health food store. It can be a confusing, frustrating event. Vitamin C for colds, vitamin B for energy, calcium for your bones&#8230;we can even have trouble recalling what certain supplements, like copper, are supposedly good for. And there are [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/vitamin-supplements-do-we-need-them/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The 4 Secrets To Survival &#8212; Excuse Me, Health And Wellness</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/the-4-secrets-to-survival-excuse-me-health-and-wellness/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/the-4-secrets-to-survival-excuse-me-health-and-wellness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bodywork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACSM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=19</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I can&#8217;t exactly say that I&#8217;m a shining example of health. As a physician and family man, I think I do okay: I exercise regularly, including martial arts at least twice a week, don&#8217;t smoke or drink, and try to moderate my stress levels (haw). But I don&#8217;t weigh what I did when I was [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/the-4-secrets-to-survival-excuse-me-health-and-wellness/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Gardasil, The HPV vaccine: Use It Or Lose It</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/gardasil-the-hpv-vaccine-use-it-or-lose-it/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/gardasil-the-hpv-vaccine-use-it-or-lose-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mariella Alvarellos, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cervical cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gardasil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[genital warts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HPV]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=15</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more, the young women in my practice are asking about the Gardasil vaccine. This vaccine was designed for women from 9 to 26 years old to prevent diseases caused by 4 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause a spectrum of diseases including precancerous cervical [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/gardasil-the-hpv-vaccine-use-it-or-lose-it/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What Everyone Ought To Know About Dodging The Flu</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/what-everyone-ought-to-know-about-dodging-the-flu/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/what-everyone-ought-to-know-about-dodging-the-flu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Bunten, DO</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flu Vaccine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influenza]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=13</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re reading this any time around the holidays, then the flu bug wants a piece of you. Influenza is a seasonal virus (November to May) that affects the sinuses, nose, throat and lungs. It&#8217;s mostly spread by secretions from the nose and mouth, like when you cough or sneeze. The most severe forms are [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/what-everyone-ought-to-know-about-dodging-the-flu/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>You Don&#8217;t Need A Gym To Get Trim And Fit</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/you-dont-need-a-gym-to-get-trim-and-fit/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/you-dont-need-a-gym-to-get-trim-and-fit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bodywork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FlowFit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=5</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d like to share a resource with you, which I&#8217;ve personally found helpful for getting fit, and recommended to family, friends, and patients. It&#8217;s a dvd called FlowFit, and in a health promotion unique to the industry, its manufacturer is now offering it free to every American (one dvd per household). No strings attached. You [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/you-dont-need-a-gym-to-get-trim-and-fit/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>&#8220;It&#8217;s All About Health And Wellness&#8230;&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/4/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Kim, MD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health and wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=4</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Something radically new is coming to Orange County, and we hope you are as excited about it as we are. After 12 years of operation, Family Care Centers Medical Group is moving into the 21st century with this Health and Wellness blog. Distinct from our office website that clarifies our location, services, hours of operation, [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/4/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Welcome to FCCMG&#8217;s Blog</title>
		<link>http://fccmg.com/blog/welcome-to-fccmgs-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://fccmg.com/blog/welcome-to-fccmgs-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://fccmg.com/blog/?p=3</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Family Care Medical Group Blog! Our goal for this blog is to bring you articles, news and announcements about health topics and questions we get asked in our practice.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://fccmg.com/blog/welcome-to-fccmgs-blog/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

