Health Blogs

Sadly, millions of people affected by depression are not being treated for it.  One reason for this unfortunate situation is that many individuals do not recognize their symptoms as being the ... Read More »

 

A member asked me to address the issue of how her husband can cope with her mental illness.  There is no question that the mates of those who are mentally ill can suffer ... Read More »

A complaint of a dry cough that won't go away brings many of you in to the physician's office. The 3 most common causes of cough lasting more than 3 weeks in adults are: gastro esophageal reflux ... Read More »

In the last year I've had the opportunity to be a patient and a Doctor. I have frustrations like you do so I came up with my list. 

1) Dr X leaves you waiting more than 45 ... Read More »

Back pain is the second most common reason for a visit to the physician. By far the most common causes of low back pain are "mechanical" caused by disc degeneration, muscle or ligament strain. ... Read More »

75 percent of menopausal women in the United States will experience hot flashes. The flashes most often begin in the ... Read More »

Fibromyalgia is a common chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. The two major ... Read More »

Two simple things make airplanes the perfect germ companion: the air is being recirculated and you are in close proximity to others. The other creepy thing to remember about airplanes is that ... Read More »

For those who suffer from frequent, long lasting migraine headaches there are many options for prevention of migraines. The goal of prophylactic treatment is reducing attack frequency, severity ... Read More »