Did you know that it is National Men"s Health Week? Every year, we celebrate it from June 10 to June 16 to raise awareness regarding male health issues. This is a reminder for men to take a look at their daily habits, and see what can be improved or maybe even overhauled. Here are eight healthy habits that will contribute to a longer, healthier life: Always get restful sleep We are all guilty of staying up late. Getting restful sleep with sufficient REM cycles is crucial to the body’s healing and rejuvenating processes. Aim for a bare minimum of 6 hours. 8+ hours, if you seriously exert yourself or are under stress. End the tobacco addiction This is the perfect time to kick the habit. Smoking is known to cause cancer, emphysema, heart attack, stroke, and – yes – death. Quit so you can live longer, period. For the people who need you most — your friends and family. Move around more Play ball with the kids, bike ride with your spouse, or get some daily exercise in--anything to stay active and move around! Sometimes all it takes is standing up – instead of sitting for hours – to improve your health. “Cleaner” eating habits Avoiding processed foods, eating more veggies, and reducing red meat consumption may be one of the most health promoting decisions you can make. Reduce and neutralize your stress Stress causes the release of harmful chemicals in your body. Having ways to combat stress, such as meditation, regular exercise, and fellowship, will keep you not only feeling better every day, but actually being healthier. Preventive medical check-ups Don"t ignore those check-up reminders! Schedule regular, at least annual, visits with your doctor to make sure everything is in working order, and for the best chance at detecting signs of illness at an early stage. Consume less salt Lowering your salt intake is another way to contribute to your health; overconsumption of sodium can cause blood pressure to rise, which harms the heart and other key organs. 2,000 milligrams of sodium daily is now considered too much – read all your food labels and do the math! Having affordable healthcare It all starts with making use of affordable healthcare. Don"t be afraid to use "walk-in" health center clinics for urgent matters, either – a good introduction to taking better care of yourself.
Dr. Bunten is originally from Huntington Beach, CA. He attended high school in Tokyo, Japan, went to college at UC San Diego and then to medical school in the Midwest. He returned home to California for residency training in Family Medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. His immediate family all reside in Huntington Beach.
Dr Fishbein has been in the practice of family medicine for over 35 years in Irvine. He received his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University, medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital of Long Beach.
Dr. Kim is the Medical Director of Family Care Centers, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Hoag Hospital, and a recipient of the Physicians of Excellence award from the Orange County Medical Association. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has been practicing in our community for over 20 years.
Dr. Memon is a board certified Family Medicine physician and recently completed her fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. She attended Saint George’s University, School of Medicine and completed her residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Her interest in medicine started at an early age and has since evolved into a passionate career.
Dr. Gina Nguyen obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Irvine where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. She went to USC Keck School of Medicine, and returned to UC Irvine for a Family Medicine Residency. Since 2005, she worked at Kaiser Permanente, VNCOC, and Family Care Center Urgent Care.
Dr. Williams is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is a native to Orange County and returned home after completing his medical degree at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. After completing his residency in family practice he successfully completed a fellowship in sports medicine.
Dr. Hye Lee is a board-certified Family Practice Physician, affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice.She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Riverside and earned her medical degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Afterward, she did her internship at Downey Regional Medical Center in California and has been a primary care physician since 2005.
Dr. Coyne is a board certified family practice physician and a California native. He completed his undergraduate degree at UCLA before earning his medical degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr Coyne spent 6 years in the US Air Force at Andrews and Luke Air Force bases, eventually separating as a Major. He enjoys working with patients of all ages.”
Dr. Jay Friehling is a Family Practice physician who has worked in Orange County since 1981. Born in Florida, he received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and then earned a Medical Degree at the New York Medical College.” His healthcare interests include Diabetes, Geriatric Care, and Hospice Care.
Dr. Jennifer Shoquist is board certified in Family Medicine. Her special interest is woman’s health and her practice accepts patients from 6 years old to seniors. Dr. Shoquist received her M.D. degree at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, Texas, and did her residency with Memorial Family Practice at memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Tom is a board certified family medicine physician and native Californian. He received his bachelors of science with great distinction in biochemistry and honors in chemistry. Dr. Tom was awarded a Regents Scholarship to attend medical school at UC Irvine.
Dr. Yan attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. She joined Family Care Center in 2001. She chose Family Practice because she enjoys working with a wide variety of people and because it provides a unique opportunity for continuing care.
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