Dear friend of the Care Group:

Americans now spend more than $2 trillion a year on healthcare—more than any other country in
the world—and the cost increases keep coming. Meanwhile, we’re all receiving conflicting and
confusing reports about what we should or shouldn’t do in order to take care of ourselves.

If you’re struggling to stay well and manage healthcare costs, there are a few simple steps you can take to reach these goals.

In my 22 years in medical practice, I have identified 10 simple lifestyle/dietary changes that almost anyone can make in order to achieve better health, increased longevity and reduced medical expenditures.

The following audio tracks from the CD Ten Steps to Better Health, is an audio recording of an interview I recently gave on this topic.

I hope this will help you start down the road toward better health and reduced medical costs. I have worked with thousands of patients over the years, and those who have made the changes outlined in the Ten Steps—even just a few of these changes—have achieved impressive results.

For example, a 50-year-old journalist who was experiencing intense migraine headaches has put a stop to them, without medication. He simply eliminated monosodium glutamate from his diet. A middle-aged woman who had suffered for years from irritable bowel syndrome eliminated the problem by adding a probiotic supplement to her diet. And a male patient who had problems with insomnia for many years is now sleeping soundly through the night. He added a sublingual vitamin D supplement before going to bed.

If you would like to transform your own life and health, I can help you get there. I hope you enjoy listening to this audio CD. It can change your life. I would encourage you to share the information with friends, colleagues and family members. For more health related information visit our web site thecaregrouppc.com .

Gerard L. Guillory, M.D.

Make the most of your office visit

One of the most important things you can do is to make the most time you spend with your doctor.
A few suggestions:
If you're a new patient, check out your doctor's Website, which should include forms you will need to bring on your first visit.
Fill them out at home and bring them with you.
If your doctor doesn't have a Website and hasn't sent you any forms to fill out, visit our Website at thecaregrouppc.com and review the forms we provide to new patients.
Feel free to fill these out and take them to your doctor, who probably will ask for the same information.

Some other suggestions:
• Before you call for the appointment, list and prioritize the issues you hope to address.
When you make the call, mention all the reasons for the visit. This will help the staff allocate an appropriate amount of time for your visit.

• Make a list of your medical conditions and your mediactions (and doses). Also make a list of any vitamins and supplements you take.