January is National Thyroid Awareness Month
Do you ever find yourself feeling consistently fatigued or weak? Body aches and unexplainable weight changes? Maybe you’ve been dealing with hair loss, dry skin, and brittle nails or have recently become extra forgetful? You’re not alone. 30 Million Americans currently have thyroid disease and according to the American Thyroid Association, more than 12% of […]
An Ounce of Prevention—The Concierge Medicine Approach
When it comes to our health here in the U.S., we’ve gotten used to simply going to the doctor when we are feeling sick. At that time, we typically see our primary care physician for 10 minutes, get our prescription for whatever our symptoms are, and are on our way. After all, that’s all the […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is a serious disease, whether you have Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2. According to the American Diabetes Association Diabetes causes more deaths per year than breast cancer and AIDS combined, and having diabetes nearly doubles your chance of having a heart attack. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects 422 million […]
Time to Get Your Flu Shot
It’s October, so chances are good that you’ve started seeing signs at your local pharmacy and even your local supermarket about getting the flu shot. Influenza is a respiratory infection that can cause serious complications, particularly to young children, older adults, and people with certain medical conditions. Influenza vaccines, though not 100% effective, are the […]
Hyperhidrosis: What are My Treatment Options?
Hyperhidrosis can be an embarrassing and frustrating condition. This condition affects an estimated two to three percent of the population. Most victims suffer from excessive sweating from the armpits with an onset in late adolescence, while others suffer from excessive sweating from the hands and feet with an average age of onset of around age […]