Boost Your Bone Health
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we don’t just help you with your current health issues. One of our priorities is preventative medicine, which means that we help our patients avoid further health issues by living a healthier lifestyle right now. One of our areas of focus is osteoporosis. How can you improve your bone health right now? […]
Lose Weight, Lose Future Health Problems
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we make sure that our patients can live their healthiest lives. We specialize in preventative care that can help them avoid the biggest health issues, and one of the key components is our weight management program. Losing weight provides a variety of health benefits. If you lose weight now, you might be […]
Get Your Physical Before Engaging In New Types of Exercise
The physicians at Matthews Internal Medicine usually recommend getting a physical every year or at least every two years as a part of a larger preventative care program, but there are some times that you should adjust that schedule and come in for a physical exam right away. One such time is before starting a new […]
What is Internal Medicine?
At Matthews Internal Medicine, our specialty is right there in the name. Some patients wonder, however, what internal medicine actually is. What does it cover? What kinds of services should you expect from an internist? Here’s what kinds of services you should expect when you visit our office in Charlotte, NC.
Are Physical Exams Just for Kids?
Many of us remember getting physical exams as a kid, but now you may be wondering if you need them as an adult. At Matthews Internal Medicine we think that a physical exam can actually help patients quite a bit. As a part of your preventative medicine regimen a physical exam can bring even adults […]
5 Reasons Weight Loss Pills Almost Never Work
Losing weight is tough, so why wouldn’t you want some extra help? At Matthews Internal Medicine we specialize in finding medical weight management plans that work for our patients. Some of them have asked us about weight loss pills. They want to know if over the counter weight loss pills could make their weight loss […]
Nuts and the Potential Benefits for Your Heart
If heart disease prevention is one of your primary goals, your diet is incredibly important. At Matthews Internal Medicine, we help our patients do everything possible to live a healthier lifestyle and avoid debilitating medical ailments later on in life. One thing we suggest to many patients is to add more nuts to their diet. […]
Dispelling the Common Myths Surrounding Botox
Botox is a common cosmetic treatment. Due to its widely available nature, it’s also the subject of many rumors and myths. Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, our Med Spa can help you figure out which kinds of treatments work best for you. We can help you bust those Botox myths and see if this medical […]
Is Cancer Screening Covered by Insurance?
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we know that the keys to fighting many diseases are preventative actions and early detection. In the case of cancer, this is especially true. We can do our best to avoid many types of cancer with lifestyle changes and good habits, but if you develop cancer anyway you’ll want to […]
Have Unwanted Hair? Try Laser Hair Removal
If you struggle with unwanted hair, you know how annoying it may be. It feels like you’re constantly shaving it or plucking it. It can even serve as a source of embarrassment. Fortunately, there’s a solution out there. We’re talking about laser hair removal. We don’t just focus on preventative medicine here at Matthews Internal […]