One of the best ways to identify the early stages of osteoporosis is through the use of a bone density scan, also referred to as bone mineral density test. This test is non-invasive and measures the density level on small parts of a few bones. If the bone mineral density is low, it is a…
Finding out you are pregnant is exciting- finding out your having twins is both exhilarating and frightening. Bringing one child into the world is amazing, and at times, stressful enough; bringing two or more can be a little scary. However, with the right OBGYN team on your side, you can have a healthy pregnancy and…
Everyone has an area on their body they wish they could change. Maybe it is the mom whose tummy that never went flat again after having kids or the guy whose jaw line that never quite was as pronounced as he would like. For some people, it is the jiggly upper arms that never seem…
Facial fillers are a popular solution to the lines and wrinkles that come with age. In a quick, affordable appointment, you can almost erase the lines of time from your face with one of the many effective fillers on the market. However, if you do not have the right cosmetic surgeon doing your injections, you…
Over the years, some people retain fat deposits below their chin, creating the infamous double-chin. Although you may not be overweight, this predisposition to store fat below your chin can make your face look heavy, older and less defined. However, there is a new cosmetic procedure that is non-invasive to combat the double-chin: Kybella Injections…
Skin cancer has become one of the most wide spread cancers, often requiring what is called Mohs surgery. The surgery is named after its developer Dr. Frederic Mohs that created this surgery to remove skin cancer cells back in the late 1930’s. The procedure involves removing layers of skin in the cancer area until all…
The pain and crippling loss of function of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis plagues millions of people, causing a loss of quality of life. While there are many medications that are used to reduce the symptoms, many have disabling side effects of their own. Physical therapy can be used at a treatment option, helping reduce the…
If you have spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis or other chronic or acute spinal conditions that cause you pain and loss of function, you may have been considering spinal fusion surgery. While in some cases spinal fusion is the only option for those suffering from spinal problems, the surgery can be risky and require a long recovery…
In the past few years, there has been an emergence of gluten-tolerance information in the media that can be confusing to decipher. Many people confuse intolerance or sensitivity to gluten with a food allergy, which is two distinct afflictions. Allergies to gluten tend to be less common, yet easier to determine than a sensitivity. Many…
With the summer months ahead, many people are planning outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and camping that can lead to exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or sumac. These plants have an oil called urushoil that most people have an allergic reaction to when it touches the skin. This is the most common allergy…
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