Edge Medical to Open in Tomball February 13, 2020
Edge is expanding its brand with the opening of Edge Medical! With an innovative approach to medical care, the facility will open its doors to provide services to Tomball and surrounding communities on Thursday, February 13, 2020! With an innovative approach to medical care, Edge Medical will open its doors to provide services […]
How Stress Affects Your Immune System
When we are stressed, a hormone called cortisol is released into our body. According to Professor Angela Clow of the University of Westminster, “cortisol has a powerful effect on the immune system.” At night when we rest, our immune system cells attack bacteria and viruses, and fight against cancer progression. During the day, […]
Muscle Mass – The Key to Health & Fitness Goals
Are you already frustrated with your New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get healthy? Sometimes it can be discouraging when you’re counting calories and watching the scale, then not reach the goals or see the results you desire. Maybe it’s time to throw out the scales and change your focus! According to […]
Improve Your Health with these Tasty Salt Alternatives
According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 90% of the US population consumes more than the recommended daily amount of sodium (2,300 mg). Sodium is an electrolyte and plays an important role in several bodily functions such as fluid balance, blood pressure regulation, muscle contraction and nervous system signaling. However, too much […]
The Polarizing World of Carbohydrates
Let’s dig into the polarizing world or carbohydrates! Some people avoid them completely, while others can’t imagine living life without them. So what’s the scoop? Are they okay in moderation? Do “good carbs” really exist? First, lets define what a carbohydrate is. Carbohydrates are molecules that have carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. When […]
Burn Calories by Eating Breakfast!
We’ve always heard “it’s the most important meal of the day,” but now there is a scientific study to prove it! According to a recent study by the Endocrine Society, eating a big breakfast can help you burn more calories throughout the day. This study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & […]
COVID–19 – An Official Statement from Edge Medical
Dr. Carlos E. Araujo Medical Director of Edge Medical and The Woodlands Lung Center Board Certified Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and Critical Care FACTS: The Coronavirus – or Covid-19 as defined by the World Health Organization is an upper respiratory infection that presents with fever, headache, dry cough and generalized body aches. There […]
Vitamin C and Ozone IV Therapy to Boost & Strengthen your Immune System
At Edge Weight Loss & Fatigue, we offer 20 different IV therapies to treat a wide variety of issues, all customized to your personal bloodwork. With all of the precautions we are putting in place with the arrival of Covid-19, it is important to keep your immune system strong and healthy. We offer […]
Boost Your Immune System for the War on Infections
In a time of uncertainty, is it possible to boost our immune system to lower our risk of infection? While there is no guarantee and nothing can substitute following the common-sense recommendations of the CDC and WHO regarding hand washing, social distancing and limited exposure, there are a few things we can do […]
High Dose Vitamin C Therapy for Covid-19
Based on clinical data they received from China, the largest hospital system in New York is using High Dose IV Vitamin C therapy to treat patients with Covid-19. Two hospitals on Long Island are administering 1500 mg of Vitamin C intravenously 3 to 4 times per day to their Intensive Care patients. High […]
