The heart. We all have one. Whether it’s functioning properly, is a completely different story though. About 695,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year – that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is…
Stress, depression and anxiety are common conditions that are seen frequently in our clinic. And when the holidays roll around, it amps up even more for so many people. The added stress of parties, family get togethers, gift buying, cooking,…
As fall starts to wind down and winter quickly approaches, many adjustments need to be made. This can mean adjustments to sleep patterns, dietary patterns, activity levels and more. Mentally, many people struggle with this time of year. In late…
Every October, the U.S. is bombarded with pink ribbons and reminders to “get the girls checked”. But the irony is that many of the companies waving the pink flags are actually contributing to increased cancer risks and cancer rates because…
Plantar fasciitis is estimated to affect 10% of people over the course of their life. Symptoms are typically sharp, stabbing pain in the sole of the foot or heel when pressure is applied, or when standing after periods of rest. Most…
The circulatory system, also called the cardiovascular system, consists of the heart and the blood vessels that run throughout the body. It delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cells of the body. The oxygen we breathe gets mixed into the…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is usually associated with past and present military personnel. However, PTSD can affect anybody who has had some sort of traumatic or life changing event, such as a car crash, physical abuse, natural disasters or…
Migraine headaches are a bit of mystery to the medical world. This ailment tends to be poorly understood and frequently undiagnosed and undertreated. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, this neurological disease affects nearly 39 million Americans. Migraines are characterized…
Almost everybody has participated in sports activities at some point in their life. Along with playing sports comes the possibility of getting injured. Most of the time it’s something simple like a sprained ankle or general overuse of a muscle…
The prostate gland is an important part of the male sexual reproductive system. It is located between the penis and the bladder and it surrounds the urethra. The urethra, part of both the urinary and reproductive systems, provides the pathway…