Patrick Weston 
As a part of our metabolic health initiative (MHI) here at Synergy Healthcare, we offer FREE fibroscans for adults at risk of developing liver disease. So, what’s a fibroscan anyway? This simple test provides many benefits to you and your health. Here’s what makes this technology such a valuable healthcare tool. Transient Elastography FDA-approved transient … Read more
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a more severe form of fatty liver disease. It can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure without treatment. The road to NASH is a long one. Many are unaware of the danger because symptoms typically will not manifest until the later stages. Various risks related to fatty liver disease … Read more
A diabetes treatment plan simultaneously manages diet, blood sugar monitoring, exercise, and medications. When you add in taking care of family, work, and spending time with loved ones, it can be overwhelming. Recent advances in care options are making managing diabetes more manageable. Ultimately, by reducing the burden on patients, you also break down more … Read more
Every living organism shares a similar process where our body takes what we consume and turns it into energy. Our metabolic system enables this complex process, and when certain conditions affect its function, it can throw off the body’s delicate collaboration. You can start restoring your synergy by learning more about the metabolic system and … Read more
Synergy is building a Metabolic Health Initiative (MHI). The purpose is to increase awareness of Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) caused by fat accumulation in the liver. The initiative will begin in October and will focus on educating individuals about the importance of metabolic health. Metabolic Health Metabolic health is defined as having ideal blood sugar levels, … Read more
Feasting and merrymaking are an undeniable holiday tradition, with many seasonal favorites too numerous to name. The liver doesn’t know it’s the holidays. Those with liver conditions often bear the brunt of the strain from holiday dinners and social engagements. Keeping the holidays healthy when you have liver disease is possible with a bit of … Read more
February is the home of Valentine’s Day, where we celebrate the love we have for those close to us in our lives. Continuing the spirit of all things love, don’t forget yourself in the process. Self-love is more than acknowledging it; it’s showing it. American Heart Month also occurs this month, and it reminds us … Read more
Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) begins February 17th and continues the rest of the month. RAK Day is a global mission with one purpose—to make the world kinder: one action and one person at a time. Here at Synergy Healthcare, we believe there is no greater gift than the gift of health. This … Read more
1 in 5 Americans have type 2 diabetes (T2D) and don’t even know it. This unawareness is dangerous, considering diabetes is linked to heart disease, liver disease, and other conditions. American Diabetes Association Alert Day is March 22nd and is a one-day annual wake-up call to know your risk and learn the steps to take … Read more
Blood pressure is the amount of force the circulating blood exerts against the walls of the body’s arteries. We measure the pressure as the heart contracts and when it rests in between beats. Hypertension is when your blood pressure is too high. In the absence of treatment, uncontrolled hypertension is dangerous because it can quietly … Read more
