Antibiotics are a powerful tool to fight bacterial infections. However, while antibiotics work hard to eliminate harmful bacteria, they also kill the healthy bacteria in your gut, leaving your colon susceptible to diarrhea and an imbalance of healthy and harmful bacteria. That’s where probiotics come in—a natural way to support your gut health during and Read More
Posts by Kent J. Lofley, DO
Dr. Kent Lofley is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) by the AOBFP. He has a special interest in OMT, in-office procedures, and preventative health. Dr. Lofley is a lifelong student and loves to teach others. He currently sees patients of all ages and conditions with a special interest in helping patients reach their health goals.
Chigger Bites
What Are Chiggers? Chiggers are tiny larvae from a type of mite in the Trombiculidae family. These little critters can be found in grassy fields, forests, and areas with lots of plants. You might run into them when playing outside or exploring nature. How Do Chigger Bites Happen? When a chigger attaches to your skin, Read More
Tick Safety Tips For Tennessee
If you plan on spending any time outdoors in the summer in Tennesse, it’s important to know how to handle tick bites and stay safe from tick-borne illnesses. Here’s a simple guide to help you! How to Remove a Tick Use Fine-Tipped Tweezers: Grab the tick as close to your skin as possible with fine-tipped Read More
Pediatrics in Sumner County, Dr Lofley is an Excellent Choice
Selecting the right doctor for your child’s pediatric care is an important decision. Fortunately, Blue Ocean Family Medicine is a standout option for pediatrics in Sumner County, TN. Family Medicine Physicians are gaining recognition for their comprehensive expertise in pediatric care. In this blog post, we’ll explore the qualifications of Blue Ocean Family Medicine to Read More
iFOB Test: Your Key to Timely Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer is a prevalent and potentially deadly disease that affects thousands of people every year. As the third most common cause of cancer in the United States, it is crucial to prioritize colon cancer screening, especially for individuals aged 45 and older. In this post, Dr. Lofley from Blue Ocean Family Medicine discusses the Read More
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 4 Deaths are due to heart disease This statistic is alarming, but there are steps that we can take to reduce our Read More
Why get a PAP smear? – 4 reasons to get this simple cervical cancer screening
Are you considering getting a PAP smear but feeling a little uncertain about it? You’re not alone – many women have questions and concerns about this important test. But here’s the thing: a PAP smear can save your life. It’s a simple, quick, and relatively painless way to detect abnormal cells on the cervix, which Read More
How to live to be 100
The work of National Geographic and Dan Buettner discovered 5 communities around the world where people commonly live to be over 100 years old. These communities have been named Blue Zones (1). The communities are spread out around the world and include: Loma Linda, CA, USA Nicoya, Costa Rica Sardinia, Italy Ikaria, Greece Okinawa, Japan Read More
Concierge Medicine vs Direct Primary Care
There are 2 emerging trends in the US around primary care services: (1) concierge medicine and (2) direct primary care (DPC). Current problems in primary care: These two similar but uniquely different models of healthcare are trying to solve some common problems in our primary care system. Patients are seeking personalized healthcare with a physician Read More
New Family Medicine Clinic in Hendersonville, TN
How we got our name… Blue Ocean Family Medicine was named after our first trip to Tennessee. Tara (my wife and now practice manager) and I had just put an offer on a house in Hendersonville that had been accepted. It was official we would be moving and opening a new family medicine clinic in Read More