Wilbur is a 24 year old male who recently joined a local gym. He has packed on a few pounds over the past few months and his goal is to lose 10 lbs. He decides to go to a spin class which will be his first time ever attending such a class. He used to be a member of...
Can be seasonal or year round Common symptoms include: Sneezing Watery eyes Red / puffy eyes Runny nose Stuffy nose Sinus pain / pressure Diarrhea Can be associated with asthma and eczema Allergens can include pets, roaches, dust mites, pollen, certain types of food...
This symptom is a common complaint that women experience when they have a urinary tract infection (UTIs, a bladder infection / lower urinary tract infection). In comparison to men, women are more likely to be diagnosed with UTIs. One of the reasons is because the...
In more recent years, much interest has been generated by the possibility that subclinical zinc deficiency may significantly increase the incidence of and morbidity and mortality from diarrhea and upper respiratory tract infections. Along with iron, iodine, and...
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 alternatives: Tell your clinician you are using them, like...
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 and wrist. Can affect anyone, but risk factors for...
