Health

Essential Oils are an amazing addition to your daily life. They are natural and extracted from plants. They have so many benefits and above all they smell amazing! Essential oils are most commonly used in the practice of aromatherapy. You can use them in diffuses in the air or rub them into your skin. These are a few of my…

Are any of you suffering from Acid reflux. I am here to talk about some symptoms that you may be having as well as some medicinal and natural remedies. Acid reflux is when acid that is normally in your stomach backs up into your esophagus. Another term for this is "gastroesophageal reflux disease" or GERD. What are some symptoms you may have: …

Stress is a feeling of emotional and physical tension that can drain the body and mind. This can develop from events and thoughts that may cause you sadness or anger. Don’t get me wrong stress can be a positive thing. In school or work environment stress can lead to demand and taking charge to get things done. However letting go of…

Are you pregnant and experiencing sore gums? Pregnancy and bleeding gums also known as pregnancy gingivitis are most common in pregnant and nursing mothers. Let me take a step back and explain to you the definition of pregnancy gingivitis. What Is Pregnancy Gingivitis : Swollen, red, sensitive, bleeding gums when brushing or flossing are known to be signs of pregnancy gingivitis. Inflammation…

Did you know that thousands of american have been diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer.  Oral cancel has been the cause of death in one individual every hour of everyday. Therefore i am writing this article to encourage you to get your dental checkup and cleanings on time. If you are overdue just know it is never too late to…

As a family physician I am always asked the question “Can we do a blood test to check for cancer?” Unfortunately there is no one blood test that will tell you this information …Well not yet of course. However there are a variety of cancer screenings that we do recommend. I will review the major ones, but please contact your…

Over the past few years of practicing medicine I have witnessed so many of my patients battling with obesity. It is a global epidemic that is leading patients to diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, elevated cholesterol and many more concerning health conditions. What is Obesity? Obesity is a disease that is treatable. Excess Body fat that is caused by either…

Brushing your teeth is one of the basic but most important steps in our oral hygiene routine. When you wake up in the morning make it your priority to brush your teeth. My recommendation to all my patients has been, hop in that bathroom when you wake up in the morning and brush your teeth before you forget, and begin…