Amy Rogers, MD MPH FACPM
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine and General Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pandemic Response, Global Health
Work Experience: Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine Delta Omega Preventive Medicine Honor Society Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal ACPM Young Researcher Award Nominee USAPM Young Researcher Award Winner U.S. Navy Junior Medical Officer of the Year Nominee (2019 and 2020) U.S. Navy Preventive Medicine Officer of The Year 2019
Humans evolved to live off of and depend upon the surrounding natural environment. Much of what we consume through food, drink, and visually(Social media, TV) impact our physical and mental health and well-being. By refocusing on natural foods and remedies, getting back into the outdoors and to nature, we can improve our overall physical and mental health, and reduce the burden on the medical healthcare system, that is stressed due to artificial environments that change too quickly for the human body to adapt to. We must also understand how different cultures approach medicine, treatment, and health, to find a way to move forward in a world where a pandemic can traverse the world in a few days.
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Does Sugar Affect Blood Pressure? Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Relationship
What is blood pressure and blood sugar? Before we study the link between blood sugar and blood pressure, let’s understand these terms. Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It’s recorded as two numbers, like 120/80 mmHg. The upper number is systolic pressure (when the heart contracts). […]
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Does Diabetes Cause Headaches? Sugar Headaches and More
Diabetes and headaches: What is the connection? Fluctuations in blood glucose levels in diabetic patients due to lack of control over their blood sugar levels can cause headaches. The term sugar headache encompasses headaches due to high as well as low sugar levels in diabetics, as described below: Can high blood sugar cause headaches? Yes, […]
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Do Kidney Stones Cause Back Pain? Signs To Tell
Do kidney stones cause back pain? Other causes of back pain Kidney stones can cause back pain (1). Kidney stones are small solid masses composed of minerals and other substances present in the urinary tract (2). Other names for kidney stones are renal calculi and nephrolithiasis. Causes The exact cause of a kidney stone depends […]
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Inner Thigh Pain During Pregnancy and Third Trimester: Causes and More
Causes of inner thigh pain during pregnancy and in the third trimester Pregnancy is a physiological process lasting almost 40 weeks in normal cases. It involves a lot of hormonal and physical changes due to the new fetus forming inside your womb. These changes may bring discomfort, along with the excitement of welcoming a baby […]
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How To Eat To Beat the Disease
We believe choosing the right foods and diet will help you change your health and manage your conditions better. Ultimately, it can help you to reverse your condition. To help you solve the problem of which foods are good for your blood sugar control, our experts created this ebook, including the 50 best foods for […]
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How To Get Rid of Chest Pain? Home Remedies and More
What is chest pain? Causes and alarm symptoms Chest pain occurs in the thorax area (commonly known as rib cage or chest area), which can be sharp or dull, sudden or progressive onset, lasts from minutes to hours, and can radiate to other places like your arm, neck, and jaw. It all depends on the […]
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How to Increase Gamma Brain Waves? 3 Simple Strategies
What are gamma brain waves? First, what are brain waves? Neurons in your brain constantly chat, sending electrical signals back and forth. This neural chit-chat generates patterns and rhythms, which we call brain waves. Picture them as the ebb and flow of the ocean, each wave differing in speed and strength. We can peek into […]
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Average Heart Rate While Running: Normal Heart Rate, Heart Rate Zones
Average heart rate while running: What is good and bad? When we start running, our heart begins to work harder, increasing blood flow to keep up with the demands of our muscles in motion. The resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (1), which causes the heart to pump approximately 5 […]
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Are Beans Good for Diabetics? Diabetes and Beans
Can diabetics eat beans? Beans are high-nutrient foods that are easy to find and inexpensive. They are usually found in different forms, such as dry beans, canned beans, precooked beans, frozen beans, and vacuum-packed beans. Each has advantages and disadvantages, but as a general rule, people with diabetes should consume foods with no added sugar […]
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Breathing Exercises to Increase VO2 Max: Will They Work?
What is VO2 max? Imagine your body as a high-performance engine. Like any engine that needs fuel to run, your body needs oxygen, especially during exercise. That’s where VO2 max comes into play. It’s like the horsepower of your cardiovascular system. Officially, VO2 max is the maximum amount (volume) of oxygen your body can use […]
