Is your pet part of your family? Some people don’t realize how much a pet can become an integral part of their everyday lives. That’s why it is important that you make sure that your pet’s health is well cared for too. Keeping your pet healthy inadvertently keeps you healthy as well—owning a pet is…
Looking for glowing, dewy skin this spring? You will not find this product at a cosmetic store or the skincare aisle. It’s nothing exotic or hard to find, look no further than the produce section at your local grocery store or your garden! Carrots! Carrots are known to promote good vision, but they are great…
We’ve all been on the fence wondering if we should call the doctor or not. Many common accidents and illnesses may not require a visit to the doctor or hospital. However, if you experience unusual symptoms that come on suddenly, last more than a few days, or are more severe than you would expect for…
Your elbow is consistently giving you pains and someone suggests that you might have “tennis elbow.” But wait, you don’t play tennis, so how is that possible? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. So, maybe tennis isn’t your sport, but overuse of the elbow from other…
By: Yousuf Qureshi, M.D., Dermatologist Taking care of the largest organ of your body – your skin! Your skin is your largest organ and is always exposed. The skin has many important functions including protecting internal organs and systems, regulating your body temperature and removing toxins. So why wouldn’t you want to know how to…
By: David Benhayon, MD, PhD, IRMC Physician Group Neuropsychiatric Associates Human beings are creatures of habit, and many of these habits are biologically programmed into our brains. Most everything we do is in response to the environment around us, and though we rarely stop to consider this, one of the major ways in which we are…
From a major car accident to working a desk job all day to simply turning your head too quickly when someone calls your name—the truth is, neck discomfort can happen at any time. Are you one of those suffering? What’s your “pain in the neck?” Here’s how you can find relief. What is happening? The first step…
We all have habits. Some are good (for example, brushing your teeth before bed), while others can be annoying or even harmful, such as biting your nails or mindlessly eating a pint of ice cream when you feel stressed. Individuals create habits by repeating certain behaviors until they become automatic. Habits free your brain to…
While you probably do not characterize your primary care physician (PCP) as your best friend, there is probably no one who knows you quite as well. Your PCP keeps track of your full health history, charts when you have been sick, records what allergies you may have, monitors your lifestyle habits, and remembers what diseases…
It is no secret that we all get headaches, but if you are getting headaches more and more frequently don’t waste time and find out what is causing those headaches. Get rid of your headaches today and have a healthier and happier tomorrow! Most Common Headache Types: Tension Headache – A tension headache usually entails…
By: Yousuf Qureshi, M.D., Dermatologist Spots…you find them on ladybugs, leopards and polka-dot dresses and sometimes they even end up on the carpet. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It occurs when there are mutations in the DNA of the skin cells. Although we are currently experiencing chilling…
Most of us see stress as unavoidable, as part of being an employee, parent, student; as part of being human. Stress plays an important role in keeping us aware of our surroundings and able to react to change. Your body is equipped to deal with normal amounts of stress; however, when you experience prolonged states…
