Zap Your Varicose Veins Jan 31 10:54am You've got an unsightly vein on the back of your leg and you wonder what to do about it. You've heard that lasers can "erase" varicose veins but learn that your insurance may not cover it. So what are your options? Varicose veins... Read more

Caring for Your Aging Parent Jan 16 12:14pm I have quite a few elderly patients in my practice—compared to my training period as a resident, when I saw exactly 1 patient over the age of 75. I often find their care difficult and even frustrating, likely because my past experience with the... Read more

How to Start a Weight Loss Program Nov 20 05:29am This past week I met many patients looking to make a change. They had gained 30 or so pounds over a year and weren't happy about it. Few could identify what changes they had made that lead to the added pounds. So I heard myself repeating my... Read more

5 Breast Cancer Myths Oct 31 06:48am During Breast Cancer Awareness month, I urge everyone to take a moment to make sure their beliefs and attitudes about breast cancer are accurate. When we unknowingly are guided by myths or half truths, we may miss opportunities to take the best care... Read more

Breast Self Exam as Easy as 1-2-3 Oct 25 08:44am October is here, and that means it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many folks are out there participating in walks and runs to encourage awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for education and research. As they or you do that, don't... Read more

Heartburn: What's Causing It? Oct 17 11:10am Recently, I've been experiencing a bit of nausea. I'm hoping it may turn out to be a sign of early pregnancy, but the chances of that aren't very high. Tums® tablets help a bit, and so did some vanilla ice cream. Time will tell whether... Read more

Stress: Watch for These Physical Symptoms Oct 14 11:50am I've long known that my stress level is reflected in my skin. Oftentimes, after I start wondering whether some new pimples on my face are being caused by a hormonal glitch or maybe some new cosmetic, I'll remember to pause and consider how... Read more

Tips to Avoid Constipation Sep 04 06:22am At first glance, constipation may seem like a silly topic, but it can cause a significant amount of abdominal pain. It's a huge topic in the world of pediatrics and then all over again in geriatrics, but I've found that many women of all ages... Read more

4 Must-Do Items to Improve Your Health Aug 30 05:31am So, 4 months have passed in a flash and my husband has returned, fortunately unscathed, from his deployment in Iraq. Just after his departure, I wrote about the items that are important to do in regards to the care of yourself, and I put together a... Read more

Stress, Hormones and More: Why You Are Depressed Aug 27 06:24am Recently I wrote about top triggers for depression and how depression can sometimes be set in motion by big transitions and milestones in our lives, or by a serious loss. Here are a few more situations that can trigger depression. Hormonal changes... Read more