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.
Physicians join together as an IPA. The IPA negotiates physicians' contracts with HMOs. An IPA can make contracts with multiple HMOs, while the physicians maintain independent medical practices, separate from all other IPA physicians' practices. IPA physicians also treat other patients not insured by HMOs.