Did you know that when you experience pain that is persistent, the central nervous system–that is your brain and spinal cord–plays an important role in how you feel? According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, pain is ‘an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience’ in response to ‘actual or potential tissue damage.’ The...Continue reading
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Fellas, Open Enrollment Starts Today—Everything You Need to Know About Health Plans in 2019
Black Friday, Thanksgiving, and NFL Sundays aren’t the only things happening in November. Today kicks off the annual open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare. With it brings a slew of options for millions of Americans shopping for health insurance for 2019. But are you confused about where to buy insurance on...Continue reading
Caring for the Parent to Help the Child
When your kid can’t breathe, nothing else matters. Being the parent of a child diagnosed with asthma is like going on a journey with little idea where you are headed. Asthma is a disease that changes across the course of a day, a year, and a lifetime. Your child’s symptoms may get better in the...Continue reading
Ebola, Zika, Sex and You
What’s happened with the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika? You might be a tad interested, given that Ebola kills 50% of those infected and Zika wreaks havoc on the newborn children of pregnant moms. Much like HIV, these bugs are two of the heavy hitters in the world of viruses. And they are all transmitted through sex. Great....Continue reading
Deciding Between Chiropractic Care or More Invasive Spinal Treatments
If you have an acute or ongoing problem with your spine or other parts of your body, your first order of business is to get rid of the pain or discomfort and get back to your daily routine. Chiropractic care is always an option, and can provide some immediate and ongoing pain relief, but it...Continue reading
How Our Addiction to Our Tech Devices Is Harming Our Bodies
The average person in the United States consumes roughly 12 hours of media every day and a large portion of that is on smartphones, tablets and our computers at work. Our modern relationship to our tech devices (such as slouching while working on a computer and constantly being on your cell phone) is causing harm...Continue reading
Exercise is Key for People with MS
I’ve been in health and wellness care for over 35 years, and here’s what I know: the best preventive measure in the world is exercise. Most people understand that even small amounts of exercise can provide substantial health benefits, but most people who acquire a health condition like MS often feel that exercise is no...Continue reading
Skin Biopsies: What You Should Expect
Here are the 10 steps involved in having a skin biopsy. When you notice a concerning rash or mole on your skin, the body’s largest organ, it’s a good idea to see a dermatologist to have it evaluated. Sometimes after checking the area, your dermatologist may recommend a skin biopsy. Skin biopsies are an important part...Continue reading
Five Health Problems That Come from Excessive Humidity
Excessive humidity inside your home makes you feel uncomfortable. While minor discomfort is not a serious concern, there are some serious health issues that can develop when you spend a lot of time in an area where the humidity is consistently high. It’s important that you recognize the potential danger to your health and that...Continue reading
What Is a Pathologist?
While you may never meet one, a pathologist can impact your medical care in important ways. Here’s how: Several years ago, a contest sponsored by Yale Medicine’s Department of Pathology invited local middle-school students to answer the question “What is a pathologist?” in order to win a powerful microscope. “I still laugh at the answers we got,” says Jon...Continue reading