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By Dr. Leonard A. Lado, MD, ABPN Whenever something is important to those we love, we direct our energy toward creating the perfect experience for them. But often there are elements out of our control — including finances, past and present relationships, health, and current events — that interfere with our vision of the perfect holiday season. When we set …

As we age, it is natural for the skin’s elasticity to change due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin from sun exposure, aging, and genetics. Many women (and men) reach a certain age and begin to become unhappy with what they see in the mirror. They start to notice dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and maybe even a turkey …

By Murilo Lima, M.D. All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA A caregiver is a person who takes care of someone who, because of an illness, disability, or injury, is experiencing difficulty in caring for him or herself. The scope of caregiving is virtually limitless. Caregivers can assist with or perform almost all of the activities of daily living. They pick up the mail and …

Allergies and Asthma Allergies and asthma are two of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airway to narrow and makes breathing difficult. Asthma affects 1 in 13 Americans, as many as 6 million of those are under the age of 18. A wide range of factors can trigger symptoms …

If you struggle with poor digestive health or have issues like acid reflux or heartburn and the usual treatments aren’t giving you relief, you may want to try cannabidiol (CBD). It is a natural approach that has been shown to aid in proper digestion. How does CBD affect digestion? There are three main functions of the digestive system. They include …

Each year, over 218,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer, and approximately 142,000 die, making lung cancer the leading cause of cancer death. It’s important to know that you can lower the risk of lung cancer by understanding the potential causes. Smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer, with nearly nine out of ten diagnoses …

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling. Sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms. You can get DVT if you have certain medical conditions that affect how the blood clots. A blood clot …

By Dr. Lori DeBlasi Why does Diabetes effect the feet??? Factors that contribute to foot issues in a patient with Diabetes include: 1. Neuropathy In the US, the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is Diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 60 to 70% of patients with diabetes will develop neuropathy within their lifetime. The most common symptoms of …

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), one in three American adults have prediabetes — that’s 96 million people. Even more shocking is the fact that eight in 10 adults don’t even know they have it. Many people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within the next five years if no action is taken to prevent it. What …