Are you one of the over 34 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes? This chronic disease makes it difficult for your body to regulate your blood sugar levels, which can lead to life-threatening complications. At Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Melita Tate and our board-certified providers specialize in helping our patients manage their blood sugar with our...
If you’re overweight, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is six times higher than it is for people at a healthy body weight. But how your weight plays a role in whether you develop diabetes can be confusing. Dr. Melita Tate and our board-certified providers at Grassroots Healthcare are...
Nothing can replace a healthy, whole foods, balanced diet. But it’s not always possible to get all the nutrients, minerals, and vitamins you need from food alone. That’s where nutritional supplements come in. At Grassroots Healthcare, our team of board-certified providers works to improve the overall health of our patients...
If you struggle with weight management, you’re not alone. While about half of all US adults work to lose weight every year, almost 74% of American adults remain overweight or obese, with nearly 43% having a body mass index (BMI) over 30. When you weigh more than you should, losing...
Every year in the United States, millions of people seek urgent care for quick relief of an array of symptoms and problems. The key is knowing when to seek care, so you can feel better and prevent more serious problems from happening. At Grassroots Healthcare, our team is dedicated to...
If you’re carrying around some extra pounds, you’ve got a lot of company: The CDC says about three-quarters of American adults are overweight or obese. That means millions of people are at an increased risk of medical problems, like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even some types of cancer. The...
If you have thyroid trouble, you’re not alone. The American Thyroid Association reports that as many as 20% of Americans have a thyroid problem, including about eight times as many women as men. Both overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) affect the way your thyroid gland works. But the...
Two decades ago, going to a doctor’s office for urgent care wasn’t even an option for most people. Back then, the concept of urgent care was relatively new, and most practices didn’t offer urgent care as part of their services. Today, that’s changed — a lot. In fact, in the...
More than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mood disorder or mental health issue at some point during their lifetimes, according to the CDC. About 20% of Americans — adults and kids — are diagnosed with one of these issues every year. At Grassroots Healthcare, our team...
Everyone knows how important it is to stay healthy. But when you lead a really busy life, finding time to care for yourself can feel overwhelming. The good news: Staying healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time and effort. Sometimes, all it takes are a few simple changes...
About 2.3 million Americans — nearly 1% of the United States population — suffer from bipolar disorder, a condition characterized by very high periods of euphoria (manic periods) followed by periods of sadness, depression, and malaise. While bipolar disorder can be managed with medication and therapy, having the support of...
Of the roughly 34.5 million Americans with diabetes, nearly 33 million have type 2 diabetes, the type most commonly associated with being overweight or obese. Losing even a little weight can have a big impact on your diabetes symptoms, including your need for insulin. At Grassroots Healthcare our team helps...
Did you know the average American consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugars every day? That includes all types of sugars that don’t occur naturally in the foods we eat. Most added sugars come from sweet snacks like candy or soft drinks, but even “healthy” foods like fruit juices and...
More than 2 million Americans suffer from an overactive thyroid gland, also called hyperthyroidism, a chronic condition that affects about 10 times as many women as men. In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too many thyroid hormones. Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms is the best way to get...
Sore throats are common, and while they can be uncomfortable, many times your symptoms will clear up on their own over time. Other times, a sore throat is a sign of an infection caused by a bacterium called streptococcus (or strep). Without prompt treatment, strep throat infections can lead to...
More than 42% of American adults are obese, according to the CDC, and that means they’re at risk for medical problems, like high blood pressure, heart attack, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. But researchers say physical problems aren’t the only obesity-related health concerns. There’s an emotional toll, too, and...
Thanks to the pandemic, the last year has been a source of anxiety for most of us. But for people who suffer from anxiety disorders, feeling anxious and unhappy is a regular part of their everyday lives, regardless of what’s going on in the world at large. Anxiety disorders affect...
Anxiety, moodiness, crying spells, food cravings, acne breakouts — they’re all symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, a condition that affects as many as three-quarters of women at some point in their lifetimes. Although unpleasant, these symptoms can typically be weathered until they finally pass. For a small percentage of...
If you’re nervous about getting a mammogram, you’re not alone. Research shows that only about 50% of women who are eligible for a mammogram each year make the time or effort to get one. While there are a variety of reasons for this, time, money, and fear of pain or...
The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that’s shaped like a butterfly. It’s small, but extremely mighty, as it regulates many crucial bodily functions like your metabolism, temperature, heart rate, and mood. According to the American Thyroid Association, roughly 20 million Americans, or 12% of the entire population,...
A whopping 34.2 million people in the US have diabetes, and an anticipated 1.5 million more will develop it in the coming year. What’s more, 88 million adults suffer from a separate condition called prediabetes; this puts them at a greater risk for developing diabetes. Oklahomans who live near Tulsa,...
If you struggle with extra weight, know that you are not alone. More than 30% of Americans carry excess weight, and another 36.5% are considered obese. Whether you have a lot or just a little to lose, autumn is a great time to lose weight so you can look your...
We’ve all experienced times when we or one of our friends or loved ones gets a scrape, gash, or cut and we have to quickly determine if it’s serious. While most cuts and scratches heal on their own with a Band-aid ® and some TLC, others are deeper and need...
Studies show that more than 80% of all companies with more than 50 employees utilize corporate health programs. If you’re a business owner or corporate executive looking for a program to help your employees prevent illnesses, reduce sick time, and enhance their overall wellness, turn to Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa,...
Diabetics are at an increased risk for foot problems because the disease decreases blood flow to your feet and can cause nerve damage. If you have diabetes, you know that keeping your feet healthy all year long is critical for your overall health; but did you know that there are...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults suffer from anxiety and depression, which is 18% of the population. With the 2020 outbreak of the coronavirus, nearly half of all Americans report that the crisis is harming their mental health. If you’re worried, depressed, sad, angry,...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are illnesses that impact your sexual and reproductive well-being and can have alarming consequences for your overall health. They are also commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and venereal disease (VD). According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 million new sexually transmitted diseases occur...
Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck that regulates many of your bodily functions. Its main job is to produce hormones which travel through your blood to each of your cells. Though small — the average thyroid is a mere ounce — it plays...
A mood disorder is described as a mental illness that affects your emotional state and impacts your quality of life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 21% of all adults in America will experience a mood disorder during their lifetime. Unfortunately, mood disorders can wreck...
When you need certain services, it’s easy to know where you should go. Need a haircut? Go to the salon or barbershop. Need a new car? Check online or at your local dealership. Need groceries? Stop in at the grocery store on the way home. But what if you’re suddenly...
If you’ve tried numerous diets that haven’t worked, perhaps you need more structure to help you maintain your motivation. Melita Tate, MD, founder of Grassroots Healthcare, provides customized weight loss programs that help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss over the long term. Initial consultation After reviewing your...
Did you know that almost 40% of American adults are overweight or obese? Our home state of Oklahoma has the 10th highest obesity rate in the nation, with about 35% of adults considered obese. During the holidays and winter months, it can be hard to shed excess pounds. In fact,...
Have you been feeling more tired than normal lately or been struggling with your weight? An imbalanced thyroid may be the cause. About 20 million Americans struggle with thyroid issues, and many more are unaware of their condition. In fact, the American Thyroid Association estimates about 60% of Americans don’t know...
You had your routine Pap smear (good for you), and the results showed abnormalities. So, now what? First of all, there’s no need to panic. Chances are, you’ll be just fine, as long as you follow through with your doctor’s recommendations. Depending on the specifics of your Pap test results,...
Many factors can influence your mood, from the changing weather to your own internal systems. Controlled by a structure in your brain called the hypothalamus, your hormones make a big difference in your emotional state, causing both good and bad mood patterns. Regulating your hormones can significantly improve and balance...
About 12% of women will have breast cancer at some point during their lives. The disease causes over 40,000 deaths every single year. Thankfully, when diagnosed and treated early, survival rates are high. That's why mammograms are so important. They're one of the best ways to diagnose breast cancer in...
Does the possibility of becoming diabetic keep you up at night? The link between weight gain and the development of type 2 diabetes is more complicated than you might think, but you might be able to lower your risk of one by treating the other. At Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa,...
In the United States alone, almost 3 million people suffer from at least one type of STD. That said, many Americans don’t get tested regularly, and a large number of them continue to live their lives undiagnosed, spreading STDs to their partners. While STDs are no longer as dangerous as...
If you have prediabetes, your goal should be preventing the condition from turning into type 2 diabetes. But, how do you do that? Do you even know if you’re one of the 84 million American adults with prediabetes? At Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Melita Tate and our team...
Across the world, it’s estimated that over 350 million people suffer from depression that is severe enough to interfere with how they function. A sometimes life-threatening mental health condition, depression can cause a range of symptoms, including extreme sadness, feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, and a lack of interest in...
If you’ve talked to friends, family, or conducted your own web search you may have ended up with conflicting information regarding hormone replacement. A mixture of information can make it challenging to separate fact from fiction. Read on to get the factual scoop on hormone replacement therapy and discuss it...
You may be surprised to learn that sugar is the root of all evil when it comes to your health and wellbeing, especially when being overweight is also a concern. According to medical experts, sugar is at the heart of the American obesity epidemic and is the underlying cause of...
Achieving a healthy weight is about more than aesthetics; it’s about your health. But many people in our home state of Oklahoma are obese -- one in every three adults. If you’re in that group, we want to help you attain your ideal weight this year to reduce your risk...
