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Heavy-duty grill cleaning is a once-a-year job best done at the start of each new grilling season. For gas grills, ensure all knobs are set to off and disconnect propane. When cleaning the main grill apparatus, focus on getting the outside shiny and appealing, but don’t put too much effort into cleaning the inside; remove loose debris and ash but …

By Myles Rubin Samotin, MD – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Foot and Ankle – If we think about the anatomy of our foot and ankle we all think that the Achilles tendon is the most important tendon in our lower leg and the one that causes the most problems. But it really isn’t. It’s actually the posterior …

By Charles Camisa, MD What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is a common autoimmune skin disease that causes gradual loss of the natural brown pigment in the skin called melanin. It affects about 1% of persons worldwide irrespective of gender, age, race, or nationality. It is occasionally associated with other autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss), thyroid disease, diabetes, …

VAX-D (Vertebral Axial Decompression) is a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment for patients who suffer from chronic low back pain, as well as leg pain and numbness caused from herniated or degenerated discs and posterior facet syndrome. Patients who have had back surgery, yet continue to experience low back pain and/or sciatica pain, may also be candidates for VAX-D. Physicians Rehabilitation understands …

By Physicians Rehabilitation – Osteoarthritis of the knee is a chronic and degenerative condition that has no cure, but the pain can be controlled. If you or someone you love suffers with OA, there is a non-surgical option that has been proven to provide long lasting relief from the pain. Treatment with Hyalgan® can relieve the osteoarthritis knee pain that …

By Yollo Wellness – Do you or someone you love suffer from a chronic conditions like digestive issues, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune disorders, ADHD, or acid reflux? Have you tried numerous traditional treatments and medications without getting lasting relief from the symptoms? It’s time for a new, natural, total body wellness approach. It’s time to take critical steps …

By Juan Teodoro, D.M.D. – Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Gum recession is a common dental problem found in nearly 15% of the adult population. There are many causes of gum recession, including periodontal disease, aggressive tooth brushing, anatomic susceptibility and tooth position. Other factors such as genetics and teeth grinding have been identified as contributors …

At times it may be difficult trying to figure out how best to care for an aging parent. You want to make sure that your parent gets the very best care while at the same time honoring their wishes. The best way to equip yourself for taking care of elderly parents is to prepare yourself in advance. You should start …

By Alyssa Parker – Finding an effective treatment of leg edema is a challenge many physicians face. Chronic leg swelling that builds up overtime, is often indicative of a serious disorder, and may become disabling if left untreated. There are two types of leg edema venous insufficiency and lymphedema. Unfortunately, Lymphedema is under-recognized in most instances. For years lymphedema has …

By Dental Crown in an Hour – Does this story sound familiar? It was six days before Christmas and I was having a merry time at a festive gathering. Out came the food and drinks and in my zeal to sample a holiday treat I broke my two front teeth. I gasped in terror when I saw how much my …