Acid reflux is the regurgitation of stomach acid or other gastric contents into the esophagus. It typically manifests as heartburn causing a burning sensation in the center of your chest or rib cage. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD) is when the acid reflux/heartburn becomes more severe, persistent, and chronic. If left untreated, GERD can cause esophageal ulcers, […]
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Diabetes is commonly known in the medical community as “the silent killer.” This is because diabetes destroys the nerve cells that control pain, so conditions like neuropathy can occur where a patient can develop a silent heart attack.Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar is not regulated and controlled properly. Around 30 million Americans […]
The way that food brings us all together is one of the best things about the holiday season. ‘Tis the season to gather with loved ones and enjoy some of our favorite comfort foods. Holiday feasting can make it a real challenge to stay healthy during November and December, with the average American gaining at […]
The days are starting to get colder and air is starting to get dryer. It’s time to start protecting your body’s largest organ – your skin. The dry air that occurs in the colder months actually draws out the moisture from your skin and can cause it to get flakey, crack, and even bleed. What […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] According to the World Health Organization, one in four people will deal with a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. Mental and emotional health problems can range from panic attacks and anxiety disorders to schizophrenia, depression, drug […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ locked=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The beginnings of vaccine availability this spring gave us the best glimpse so far of life after the COVID pandemic. Unfortunately, after an optimistic beginning to the summer, the situation remains in flux. […]