What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)? Many in the U.S. use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These supplements can be helpful or even essential to health. Here are somethings that we must remember when using these health...
Why Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Are Often Confused Two medical terms that I often hear patients confuse, but are not the same & unfortunately you can be affected by both. Osteoporosis: Brittle or thin bones. Bones break easily especially bones of the hip spine...
How Hyperthyroidism Is Diagnosed Symptoms can include: Nervousness or irritability Feeling tired Rapid heart rate Muscle weakness Unintended weight loss Trouble sleeping Goiter, enlarged thyroid gland Thinning bones Pregnancy complications Who is at risk: Women Those...
What Happens When You Get an Insect Sting? Thousands of people are stung each year in the United States. Most have mild reactions but some individuals have serious life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis). Insects responsible for the majority of serious sting related...
Why Sun Protection Matters for Your Skin The summer is here and it is time for some fun in the sun. I am personally looking forward to spending more time outside, preferably on one of these beautiful beaches on the west coast of Florida. However, before heading...
How Often Should You Schedule a Well Woman Exam? Well woman exams (WWE) are scheduled once a year and include the following: Review of menstrual history (when it it started, pain one may be experiencing during cycles, frequency, when menopause started and menopausal...
