A 2010 study out of Australia found that garlic is another powerful food-based medicine that naturally lowers cholesterol levels and reduces blood pressure. Taking garlic tablets or capsule supplements is a great way to regularly consume the herb in high enough amounts to derive significant benefits.
An Independent Practice Association, or IPA, is an organization comprised of physicians who maintain their independent practices and also join together as an association. The IPA negotiates with organizations, like HMOs, which will supply both patients and income to physicians.
Independent Practice Association (IPA) a U.S. type of physician alliance in which the physicians own the practice, as opposed to physicians employed by an entity such as a health maintenance organization. Physicians in the IPA are legally organized as a corporation, partnership, professional corporation, or foundation to contract as a group to provide services.