“The goal of the AIP diet is to help reduce or relieve autoimmune-related symptoms. In other words, to help patients live more comfortably and healthfully,” says Laura Purdy, M.D., a family medicine physician and entrepreneur.

Dr. Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, who is known as “America’s Favorite Doctor,” is not only a medical professional, but a mom of four who well knows the advantage of a quality double stroller. “The best multiple child stroller for the family will depend on the age and the stage of the children,” she says.

“These conditions are extremely common and can dramatically impact a patient’s quality of life and chance at happiness—especially among young people,” explains Dr. Laura Purdy, M.D., and Wisp medical director. “If you aren’t taught to practice safe sex or how to talk about sex, how are you expected to share openly with a new doctor? The stigma around sex means these conditions are often overlooked and undertreated.” With the rise of telehealth, Purdy hopes vaginal health can be positioned more in the mainstream.

“America’s Favorite Doctor” Laura Purdy, M.D. is no stranger to hard work. Diverted from a lucrative career as a concert pianist, she served more than a decade as a US Army physician, which led her into the world of telehealth.”

"The body's immune system already does a great job of responding to viruses, bacteria, or inflammatory situations," explains Laura Purdy, M.D., a Nashville, Tennessee-based physician. "I don't think that cold, wet socks on the feet would stimulate the immune response more than what would already be happening."

"Is immunotherapy safe? Dr. Laura Purdy, a board-certified family medicine physician in private practice, says at-home treatment may not be a good fit for people with severe allergies.Does it really work?Purdy says she's seen people benefit from at-home immunotherapy treatments like Curex. What's more, research generally suggests that SLIT offers a safe and effective alternative to allergy shots."

"The blood pressure medication most commonly involved in ED is a class of medication called beta-blockers," says Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, a board-certified family physician in Fort Benning, Georgia. "These medications can slow down the heart rate and prevent the body from achieving and maintaining erections."

If you’re going down on someone with a penis, you may as well experiment with different flavors! Lots of companies make flavored lube formulas that taste just slightly fruity or minty, not like candy-coated toxic waste. Dr. Purdy adds that flavored condoms—which are specifically made for oral—are also a great option *and* can help prevent STI transmission. Just make sure not to use flavored lube on vaginas (or wear a flavored condom for penetration) since they could cause infection. Womp womp.

"Although some studies have demonstrated a possible connection between getting your period and a new moon, there is no conclusive evidence that suggests that your period and the full moon are linked," says Laura Purdy, MD, Chief Medical Officer of online health-care provider Wisp.

"The blood pressure medication most commonly involved in ED is a class of medication called beta-blockers," says Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, a board-certified family physician in Fort Benning, Georgia. "These medications can slow down the heart rate and prevent the body from achieving and maintaining erections."

And because stress balls are made of compressible, smooth, soft material, someone can squeeze one as hard as they want without hurting their hand, Dr. Purdy adds. “If someone is feeling stressed and like they need an outlet, a stress ball is a great choice,” she says. “It can be great in the office, especially if you don’t have time to leave and go to the gym, take a walk, or do something else to relieve the stress.”

"""It’s actually far more common for pregnancy to increase acne due to heightened oil production and androgen levels, especially later on in pregnancy,"" says Dr. Purdy. Of course, everyone is different, stress both experts.""Each pregnant person and [their] body's reaction to the changes that occur during pregnancy is different,"" says Dr. Chilukuri. Palmer's recent Instagram post ""demonstrates that every pregnancy, and experience with acne during pregnancy, is unique,"" adds Dr. Purdy."

"Las Vegas(KLAS)-Mounjaro is being called the miracle solution to losing stubborn fat and has been used in type 2 Diabetes patients. JC Fernandez talks with Dr.Laura Purdy to tell us more."

But, there are tons of benefits beyond the gym, too. Physician Laura Purdy, MD, notes that compression leggings tend to be especially helpful to those who work jobs that require them to stand for several hours. Think retail workers, surgeons, teachers, etc. She says that women who are pregnant and people with diabetes, varicose veins, heart failure, lymphedema, or psoriasis can also benefit from the increased circulation they offer.

“The impact will be exceptional,” said Dr. Laura Purdy, a physician and chief medical officer at telehealth company OpenLoop. “We will get to rethink the frequency with which we get vaccines to adults and children.”

“In the summer, we have a higher need for water intake because we’re sweating constantly, and our bodies are working hard to stay cool and hydrated in the heat,” explains Dr. Purdy. “And on top of that, sex is a physical activity — so in order to have the energy to partake, you’ll want to be adequately hydrated, as if you were playing a sport.”

“In the summer, we have a higher need for water intake because we’re sweating constantly, and our bodies are working hard to stay cool and hydrated in the heat,” explains Dr. Purdy. “And on top of that, sex is a physical activity — so in order to have the energy to partake, you’ll want to be adequately hydrated, as if you were playing a sport.”

"Purdy said that it isn't uncommon for people to end up in situations where they have a long list of medications from multiple prescribers. Sometimes the same drug will be double prescribed by different providers. And once someone is on a drug to manage a long-term condition, there's no built-in off-ramp for de-prescribing it. This can happen when people are in the hospital or an inpatient setting, according to Purdy. Providers only have access to the information that you give them, and care providers can't talk about your care without your express, written consent."

“Acupressure is more so used to ease symptoms such as headache, nausea, stress, and aches and pains throughout the body,” Purdy said. “It’s generally not designed to cure or completely resolve specific diseases as a whole. But it can be really beneficial in alleviating symptoms that people have.”

When you’re breastfeeding with sore, cracked, bleeding nipples, you run the risk of developing a breast infection, which is one form of mastitis. “The infection is usually due to bacteria from the skin, either staph or strep,” says Laura Purdy, MD, chief medical officer at OpenLoop. Once the bacteria finds its way inside the body, it causes a painful infection in the breast tissue.

One reason blood is dangerous to human health is it carries risky viruses. “Human blood is a biohazard,” says Laura Purdy, a family medicine physician and chief medical officer of telehealth company OpenLoop. “By exposing ourselves to someone else’s blood, you are potentially exposing yourself to infections that live in the bloodstream.” Just a few drops from the impure liquid is enough to transmit infectious blood-borne diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. You can get syphilis too by exposing yourself to another person’s blood, though it is more commonly spread through sexual contact, Purdy says.

Around half of all people in the United States use at least one prescription medicine every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older adults (over age 65) tend to take the most medicine, while younger children take the least, says Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, a board-certified family medicine physician.

“Acupressure mats have hundreds of acupressure points on them, and are designed to stimulate the points in the same way that receiving acupressure or acupressure massage would. They work on the pressure points to bring about the desired health benefits of each of the areas,” explains board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Laura Purdy.

Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve—which comes out of the lower spine—moves through the muscles in the hips and provides nerve sensations to the lower extremities, becoming trapped “somewhere along its course,” Dr. Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, says. Because its exact pain points differ slightly for everyone, you’ll sometimes need to get creative with how and where you find relief.

Certain natural ingredients may help the body fight certain germs, while also helping to relieve symptoms, says Laura Purdy, MD, MBA. Honey is one of them, so go ahead and add an extra dollop to that hot tea: The sticky sweetener boasts minor antibacterial properties, which may help to kill off nasty germs. "Honey can also help to coat and soothe the throat after coughing—but it is not recommended for kids younger than one year," says Dr. Purdy.

I would love to see more pediatrics, honestly. I think that overall adoption is much better, as well as general trust in telehealth and what it is and what it does. Prior to the pandemic, a. lot of people were skeptical; they would say things like, “Is this real?” But now the attitude has shifted to, “Oh my God, I’m so glad this is available” and “Thank you for saving me a trip to the doctor!”

“The bit of research that does exist on gut microbiome to date suggests that this is an area of future emphasis in study,” Purdy says. “Over the next few years, we will really start to see more knowledge about the importance of the gut microbiome emerging, as well as how it impacts our overall health and specific medical conditions.”

“It’s all about the relationships for me,” Dr. Laura Purdy said. “That’s relationships with business owners, other doctors, peers, colleagues, innovators, nurse practitioners and RNs and, of course, patients.”

“Dr. Purdy’s stellar reputation precedes her for a reason. She is a phenomenal medical professional who consistently demonstrates the values and commitment to our service men and women. We are overjoyed to have her involved in the pageant,” said Hill.

“I feel fortunate to work in a field that I am incredibly passionate about, leveraging my expertise and experience to help move things forward towards a brighter future for patients and providers alike.” - Dr. Laura Purdy

"Dr. Purdy is a one-of-a-kind person in an industry that is up-and-coming and meant to help anyone that needs it. We appreciate her relatability, her passion, her intelli­gence, and her camaraderie! Next time you're in a waiting room, hallway, etc. don't be scared to have that conversation with someone. You never know who you can learn from. "