Did you know that when hair loss first starts, it’s impossible to detect it with the naked eye? By Dr. Alan J. Bauman – Research shows that once hair loss becomes noticeable, you may have already lost 50% of the hair follicles! Missing the early warning signs of hair loss is one of the biggest mistakes both men and women …
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By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. – If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from lower back pain you are familiar with the traditionally prescribed course of treatment: refrain from physical activity, take prescribed pain medication and muscle relaxers, and seek the treatment of a physical therapist. If these steps were not effective spinal surgery was the only …
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By Bruce R. Dooley, M.D. – Have you ever experienced lapses in memory, unexplainable fatigue or emotional mood swings, including fear, anxiety, loss of confidence or even rage? Do you know anybody with cancer or an autoimmune disease such as M.S., Parkinson’s, or Lupus? Do you know a child with a learning disability such as Attention Deficit Syndrome or someone …
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While growing older can be wonderful, it quite often brings with it a host of challenges. Many seniors deal with health and mobility issues and need help to navigate through their daily lives. Moving into an assisted living facility is one solution and there are quite a few of them to choose from. Before doing so, it’s important to formulate …
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By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a swelling or thickening of the macula, the small area in the center of the retina, which allows us to see fine details clearly. DME is caused by fluid leaking from small retinal blood vessels damaged by diabetes, and this causes blurred vision. It is .the most …
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By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. – There has been a good deal of discussion recently regarding the use of dental CT scans. As with any x-ray, the pros and cons must be weighed to determine when the use of a scan can best serve the interest of each individual patient. CT scans themselves offer a tremendous amount of …
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By Anita Mandal, M.D. – Q: I am 72 years old and was told I should not have eyelid surgery due to my poor eyelid tone? Can you explain the reason as my surgeon never took the time to? A: Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is performed to remove excess skin, fat and/or muscle from the upper eyelids, …
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I have a confession to make…. My wife and I took a year off. Call it a sabbatical; call it lazy – whatever you prefer. But after 15 years of practicing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, referred to as the “U P”, we decided to trade the 300 inches of annual snow for the 235 days of sun and moved to …
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By Caroline Harless and Donna Holm, CPA, MST – You might have a home office, but do you really want to spend your time pouring over household spreadsheets, paying bills and overseeing home maintenance when the blue skies, waterways and beaches are calling? Although running a significant household has become increasingly complex, it does not have to become your full-time …
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By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – There are so many ways to lose weight and more so, so many diets out there to choose from. Yet so many people struggle with their shape and bulges that don’t seem to go away despite all the diet and exercise. There are a lot of factors that contribute to a person not being able …
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