Dr. Aruna R. Kola, MDVIP

It's officially the last week of voting!

Thank you all for voting for our office! We are so excited to celebrate your hard work with an ice cream social during the upcoming summer heat!

Voting ends this Friday, May 5th!

Without our awesome patients and staff this wouldn't be possible and we really appreciate all of you!

Hope you have a great rest of your weekend and keep the votes coming once daily until Friday!

Health Assure Medical can be found under Primary Care!

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🎉 Mark your calendars, Set your alarms, and Turn on your reminders! We are one of the top 5 finalists!🎉

We have the dates for voting for Best of Loudoun for the final round!

Voting begins TODAY and goes through May 5! You can vote daily! 🗳

Winners will be announced in June and we can't wait to celebrate our win with you with some refreshing ice cream in the summer heat! Please be on the lookout for this event!

Thank you for all your hard work voting for our office and trusting us with your medical care! 💞

👉 Health Assure Medical Associates under Primary Care Practice!

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The current lifespan of the average American is in the late 70s; however, longevity experts anticipate that the typical lifespan will soon surpass 100 years. Although medical advancements will play a role, our lifestyle choices will be a determining factor in our lifespan and health span, which refers to the period in our lives free from illness. 💪

Let's discuss ways to live longer and healthier in this upcoming conversation. We'll explore the science of aging and ways to positively influence our well-being as we age.

Mark your calendars for April 14th and join Dr. Kola in a live webinar where she will be answering all your questions about longevity! 💻

Sign up online at https://mdvip.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aZ6akcLHRD-lxH54t308Cg and invite your loved ones to participate in this enlightening session.

Right now, the average American lives into their late 70s. But longevity experts expect normal lifespan to soon exceed 100 years of age. While medical advances will get us part of the way, lifestyle choices will continue to determine our lifespan and our health span, the period of our lives we live without disease. 💪

Join me for a discussion about the things we can do to live longer and live healthier. We'll look at the science behind aging and discuss how we can influence our health as we get older.

April 14 Dr. Kola will be answering all your questions about longevity live on this webinar! 💻

Register online at https://mdvip.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aZ6akcLHRD-lxH54t308Cg and invite your friends and family!

A recent study suggests that a certain nutrient may help slow down cognitive decline in older adults. 🧠

The nutrient in question is choline, which is found in foods like eggs, dairy, meat, and fish. The study found that older adults who consumed more choline had better cognitive function and a lower risk of cognitive decline over time.

Choline is known to be important for brain health, as it helps with the formation of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is essential for memory and learning.

While more research is needed to fully understand the role of choline in cognitive health, this study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for overall health and well-being.

Adding choline-rich foods to your diet, such as eggs or fish, can be a simple way to increase your intake of this important nutrient. As always, it's important to talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian to ensure that you're getting the right balance of nutrients for your individual needs.

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It's that time of year again! The Loudoun Times Mirror's Best of Loudoun readers' choice awards are back, and Health Assure Medical Associates is thrilled to be nominated. 🎉

Voting is easy and open now through March 10th. You can vote for your favorites in a wide range of categories, from food and drink to health and wellness.

If you believe that Health Assure Medical Associates deserves to be recognized as one of the best in Loudoun, we would be grateful for your vote. 💞

👉 And remember, you can vote once per day, so be sure to come back and vote often! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community.
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Today we are doing something a little different

If you have followed us for a while you know about Trivia Thursday!

However, since tomorrow is the last day of Best of Loudoun voting our office wants everyone to be a winner and personally thank everyone for their votes!

Friday March 10th is the last voting day and to celebrate we ask everyone to come by the office from 8 am to 1 pm to receive a thank you and a little gift!

We appreciate all of you ♥️

Thank you for the daily voting and trusting us with your care!

Are you looking for a doctor you can trust?

We are here for you! Our office takes pride in taking care of all your medical needs!

If you know someone looking for a trustworthy and caring doctor send them our way!

Our patients are not only patients to us, they are family ♥️

📱 Call: (703) 777-6667

Come join our family! Schedule your meet and greet today!

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Laughter has long been touted as the best medicine, and for good reason - it's free, it's fun, and it doesn't come with any side effects (except maybe a few abs from all the belly laughs). 😂

Whether you're watching a hilarious movie, telling jokes with your friends, or simply laughing at your own silly mistakes, laughter has the power to boost your mood, reduce stress, and even improve your immune system. 💪

So go ahead, laugh it up! And when you do need some medicine, give us a call!
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Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month®? 🥗

The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. So today we are going to share a few tips with you! 🤩

1. Eat whole foods.
If you want to eat better, choose foods that are in their natural form and avoid processed foods.

2. A healthy gut is a happy gut.
Eat foods that contain probiotics, which can aid digestion and create and maintain a good balance of healthy bacteria in your gut.

3. Avoid sugary drinks.
Sodas, sports beverages, or even sweet tea can add too much sugar, calories or salt to your diet. Fruit juice doesn’t give you the fiber or nutrients you need.

4. Eat the rainbow.
Try a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially of those of different colors, to keep things fresh and interesting. If the thought of piling fruit on to your plate doesn’t seem appealing, add them to ice cream, yogurt or smoothies. And if you don’t like veggies, try roasting them or dipping them in a small amount of dressing for additional flavor.

5. Less is more.
Portion size is one of the biggest problems facing Americans who are trying to lose weight. When dining out, set aside half of your meal immediately. Not only does this give you lunch or dinner for tomorrow, but you won’t overeat today.

We'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite nutrition tip?!
👇 Comment Below

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Best of Loudoun is back! 🎉

Check out Health Assure Medical Associates!! We are proud to be a part of the Loudoun County community, and we take pride in providing high-quality medical care to our patients. Being nominated for Best of Loudoun is a true honor, and we would love your support in the voting process.

So let's VOTE!

👉 Vote daily now through March 10 for your favorites in the Loudoun-Times Mirror's readers' choice awards. 🥇
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How are your health goals going?

We know that it can be hard to stick to goals so we are sharing 3 simple steps to stick to your goals.

1. Keep Your Goals Within Reach
2. Practice a Positive Body Image
3. Small Swaps

👉 By keeping your goals within reach you can achieve 1 goal, use the momentum to achieve the next one, and so on.

👉 A negative body image adds pressure to goals that can already have some quite heavy pressure. So practicing a positive body image will help your mental health and keep you focused on achieving something with joy.

👉 Starting with small swaps helps you to maintain reachable achievements. In everything from time to start moving, to healthy foods to eat, when you do one good thing, it ads to your "win" stack internally and builds confidence to continue to do more good.

So let us help you to achieve your small wins! Call today and set up your first appointment!
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Being sick is expensive. 😩

Could the right primary care relationship focused on prevention help you save money?

Let's take a look at how costly it is to treat a chronic disease that 1 in 4 Americans face.

Heart Disease 🫀

If you suffer a heart attack, Medicare estimates you will spend 60 percent more out of pocket annually versus someone who hasn’t. That works out to $12,000 a year, every year, for the rest of your life. 😬

👉 Even nonsurgical procedures have hefty price tags. Even with health insurance, you could end up paying thousands of dollars, depending on your out-of-pocket maximum.

Treating it is expensive.

What would you rather invest your money in; wellness or sickness? The choice is yours friend. 👇 So comment below and we will get in touch with you. 💞

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Have you ever wondered what makes Health Assure so special? 🤔

Well let me tell you!

Dr. Kola is more than a family physician, she is an INTERNIST!!

While a family physician is trained to diagnose and treat an entire spectrum of medical issues for patients of all ages, an internists develops a comprehensive and deep expertise of common adult health conditions!

This means that Dr. Kola has studied on a deep level the root causes of many of the health conditions that are common for adults. She is knows intricately the inner workings of a body and is able to help you identify what isn't working properly and create a plan to help you get back to your health goals!

I hope that helps to clear that up and if you have ANY questions about this at all, I’d love to help!

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Trying to stay happy and healthy BUUUUTT things aren’t going as smoothly as you hoped?

Many medications for chronic illnesses are linked to side effects that cause various forms of depression. Depression is a disease with its own side effects on your body, which includes a lower immune system. 🤒

You might be missing one of these KEY elements to stay happy and healthy!

👉 Swipe through to see them and tick which ones YOU are doing off one by one… and quickly add the ones you AREN’T doing to your plan ASAP!

AND PS - If you need more of a helping hand with this? Comment 🤗 below!

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Ummm, absolutely *bursting* with happiness at this incredible feedback we received!! 🥰

This is EXACTLY why we do what we do. 💫

And if you want to know how Dr. Kola and the Health Assure team can take care of you, comment below! 👇

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The secret is out. Things are a little bit different here at Health Assure Medical Associates. But in the BEST kind of way. 🎉

At Health Assure it's like having multiple specialists in one!

1. Wellness & Prevention
2. Acute Illness
3. Chronic Medical
4. Immunizations

and the list goes on... 👏

These things - both little and big - make Health Assure what it is, and they are things that make us super proud. 🥰

🤫 PS want to learn more about our services? 📲 Head to the link in my bio!

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How You Should Eat for A Stronger Immune System 💪

Essential micronutrients that strengthen our immune system are things like vitamins A, B-complex C, D and E. As well as minerals; calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium.

🥗 A balanced diet that is comprised of good sources of micronutrients (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and lean meat, poultry and fish), along with soluble fiber (legumes, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes), healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds) and healthy proteins (lean meats, poultry and fish) can actually boost your immune system.

So while you're planning your next grocery run, make sure to include some of the health favorites mentioned above! 💫

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🎅 Santa Claus is coming to town 🎅

It’s time for Trivia Thursday!

Who’s ready? We are excited to hear your answers! It’s no easy question today but a quick google search you are sure to get it!

🎄Todays question is in honor of Jolly old St. Nicolas coming to town!🎄

Who is Santa Claus doctor in the North Pole?

Santa needs care too however he should switch to Dr. Kola for the best care!

We can’t wait to hear your answers and appreciate all the participation!

🏆 Winner will be announced at 9 p.m. 🏆

The word solstice comes from the Latin words "sol" which means sun, and "sistere" which means to stand still. At the winter solstice, the sun seems to hover and stand still in the southern sky. After the winter solstice passes the earth slowly begins to reverse its tilt. The days get longer and longer, and sunrise and sunset start their slow journey to the northern horizon.

This time of year is often when we see an increase in SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder. So today we are going to think of some ways that you can combat SAD with gratitude and intentional feeling.

Intentionally celebrating this time of year is a simple, yet effective way to keep your hearts cheerful. This helps emotionally as well as physically.

🌅 Create a sunrise & sunset journal. These don't have to be exact times but begin to notice and track the times that the sun rises and set. While doing this make sure to position your thoughts and feelings in a place of positivity. You can also take note of how the time lengthens after the solstice.

❄️ Go outside and try to notice the ways that your surroundings are different during the winter.

🌈 Notice the colors of this season. Look closely around and find the beauty at this time of year.

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One of the many perks of having Dr. Kola as your primary care physician is having a personal relationship with your provider!

Many practices have thousands of patients where our office doesn’t!

We are able to know each one of you personally and maintaining a positive relationship by having a smaller number of patients in our practice!

Another great way of finding out fun things about each patient is by doing a this or that game!

Our office loves finding out fun facts about each one of you and we greatly appreciate the support through our Facebook and Instagram!

Let us know what you choose!

Sugar cookies or Gingerbread 🍪

Real tree or Fake tree! 🎄

We can’t wait to hear your answers 🖤

Did you know that Dr. Kola is an approved Civil Surgeon? 🤩

She is authorized to perform USCIS Immigration Medical Exams. 👏 🇺🇸

It's easier than ever to schedule your appointment! Click the link below or call today! 📲

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With surge in cases for COVID, Flu & RSV. Below is some useful info.

With the holiday season in full swing we are here to remind you it’s also flu season.

Dr offices, hospitals, and urgent cares are seeing many viruses this time of year 🦠

We are here to help remind you of techniques to staying healthy!

Wash hands frequently

Avoid close contact with others who are ill

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouths

Stay home when you feel sick

Clean and disinfect frequently

Get rest to keep your immune system up

Wear a mask

📱 Call our office if you have any question or are feeling ill. We want to help keep the viruses away.

Our patients health matters ❤️

With the holiday season in full swing we are here to remind you it’s also flu season.

Dr offices, hospitals, and urgent cares are seeing many viruses this time of year 🦠

We are here to help remind you of techniques to staying healthy!

Wash hands frequently

Avoid close contact with others who are ill

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouths

Stay home when you feel sick

Clean and disinfect frequently

Get rest to keep your immune system up

Wear a mask

📱 Call our office if you have any question or are feeling ill. We want to help keep the viruses away.

Our patients health matters ❤️

‼️ MOST IMPORTANT POLL OF ALL TIME ‼️

Are you team Christmas PJs or team Christmas Socks? 🎄 🎅

⬇️ Let me know in the comments.

When it comes to our life spans, stress plays an important role. 💪 Believe it or not, our reactions to stress are designed to help us survive – it’s part of our “fight or flight” response. When we experience acute stress, a threat to our health, our body does all sorts of good things to help us get away from that danger or deal with it. 👏

Chronic stress, defined as a consistent sense of pressure over a long period of time, takes years off our lives. 🛑

👉 Here are some proven approaches to mitigating the effects of stress:

🥗 Eat a healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables. Dump your Western diet that’s comprised of life-shortening ingredients like highly processed foods.

🏌️‍♂️Exercise regularly, mixing both aerobic and weight resistance programs.

😴 Get plenty of sleep. Poor sleep is linked to many chronic illnesses.

👯‍♀️ Socialize with friends and family. Healthy social circles can help decrease stress.

💫 Meditate, do yoga, get a massage or practice deep breathing. All of these techniques have been shown to relieve stress. They can also help your brain.

👨🏻‍🌾 Focus on hobbies.

✍🏻 Volunteer and keep a journal about what you’re grateful for.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Finally, talk to your primary care doctor. She can help you with techniques to manage your stress. She also needs to know when you’re feeling stressed so she can help you protect your body against the damage chronic stress does. 💪

Comment below with the emoji for 3 things you do regularly to help you manage stress! 🥗 💫 👯‍♀️

☀️Happy weekend!☀️

Are you feeling sick this weekend? It’s flu season and we want to know how you feel.

One of the many perks of our work family is the twenty four hour care.

No need to wait at an urgent care for hours when you are feeling ill.

Dr. Kola is available for care when you feel the most ill.

We are here to help! ❤️

While the winter season is beautiful, it can also have a not so beautiful impact on your health. ❄️ Beyond the viruses and bugs that are more prevalent, there is a compounded effect because people are inside more often with a lack of fresh air, social interactions, and natural movement. 😔

❄️ Here are 3 tips for winter wellness. ❄️

1. Support your mental health. 🥰
Doing things that make you smile is key. Work a puzzle, call a friend, practice intentional gratitude.

2. Support your immune system. 💪
You can stay healthy by giving your body the vitamins and minerals it needs. Get some quality supplements that your body can absorb and make use of.

3. Stay moving. 💃 🕺
Yes it is cold outside so those neighborhood walks probably aren't going to work for you right now. In the world of technology that we live in you can find just about any level of fitness and movement videos for free. Do what you have to do to stay moving this winter.

Comment below with 3 specific actions you are going to take to stay well this winter! ⬇️

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Our number one goal at Health Assure is to make sure that you are as healthy as you can possibly be. We prefer your health over your prescriptions. 💪 Our mission is to provide life-changing, personalized, preventive care so members can lead healthier and more vibrant lives. 💫

💖 When you come to our clinic we take extra time with you to invest in you and get to the root of what is going on in your body. We make sure to include you in your wellness plan. You help us to set the goals. We help your to get there!

Call us today to set up your consultation!
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