Up to 15% of people suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and the majority of individuals do not even know that they have this condition. Symptoms of excessive fatigue, daytime sleepiness, morning headache and dry or sore throat upon awakening are often due to sleep apnea, which results from intermittent airway collapse throughout the night […]
Six Lifestyle Changes To Help Reduce Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a widespread medical condition in the United States. Known as hypertension, it is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher for most people, and is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke as well as heart and kidney failure, among other life-threatening conditions. While many […]
Health Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency
Although medical practitioners have long recognized the role that Vitamin D plays in one’s health, only recently have we become aware of how many people are deficient in this essential vitamin. About two-thirds of individuals worldwide suffer from Vitamin D deficiency and, although that number is less in the United States, some of us experience […]
Four Ways to Naturally Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major cause of disability and death in the United States each year, contributing to or causing many cases of heart attack, stroke, kidney and heart failure. Frequently, medication must be used to reduce blood pressure to a safer level. However, many people may be able to […]
Thyroid supplements are not the fountain of youth!
Please be careful with over-the-counter thyroid supplements. They usually contain large amounts of ground up pig/bovine thyroid and/or iodine, often in the form of kelp. Iodine is used by the thyroid to make thyroid hormone. These supplements are frequently misused by people in an attempt to increase energy, raise body temperature and lose weight. However, […]
Stroke symptoms should not be ignored!
A stroke is when a part of the brain suddenly dies, either from a blocked artery not allowing blood to carry oxygen to that portion of the brain, or a sudden bleed from a ruptured artery or vein. A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is a reversible “mini stroke”, which often is a precursor to […]
Serious causes of headache
How does someone know that the headache they have is not serious and potentially life threatening? As with most medical complaints, the best answer is determined with a thorough history and exam at your physician’s office. Here are some warning symptoms and signs that we look for in determining whether a headache is life threatening […]