Perfect Popsicles
by Lori Sciame August 8th, 2013 | Diet
Popsicles hit the spot on hot summer days; however, most shy away from this frozen treat due to the high sugar and chemical content. It's easy, however, to make homemade popsicles from healthier ingredients, plus it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Â Check out our sister website, My Fitness Tunes, for a great article on homemade popsicles, including several mouth watering recipes. Stay hydrated in a fun, cool way...make your own fruit filled popsicles today!
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When to Seek Rehab
by Jessica B. August 7th, 2013 | Mental Health
If Hollywood was any sort of measuring stick, you would be certain that everyone and their mother was checking into rehab on a regular basis. Exhaustion, stress, addiction...the answer to any public scandal these days is a stint in rehab. But if you are a person out of the headlines, and who will have to be arguing with their insurance company about payment, getting expensive in-patient treatment can be a complicated and lengthy affair. Here is how you know it may be time to do so.
1) Professional advice – If your trusted mental health provider, or even your general
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1) Professional advice – If your trusted mental health provider, or even your general
Side Effects: Radiation Therapy
by Dean Heller MD August 2nd, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
My father was just diagnosed with cancer, and the doctor has told us is that he is going to receive radiation therapy for 4 months, and then they will assess if the cancer has responded. If it hasn't, then they are going to consider surgery. Does that sound reasonable, and what are the side effects of radiation therapy? Do you lose your hair?
We would obviously have to know your fathers case to know what the optimal treatment is, but certainly there are cases of cancer in which patients are treated with radiation therapy, followed by surgery. Some people may also
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We would obviously have to know your fathers case to know what the optimal treatment is, but certainly there are cases of cancer in which patients are treated with radiation therapy, followed by surgery. Some people may also
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
by Dean Heller MD July 26th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
I have atrial fibrillation, and I have known for many years that I am at risk for stroke because of this.  I have been on blood thinners for over ten years. I am sick and tired of these blood thinners. I have been having nose bleeds very frequently over the past 6 months. Is there an alternative for me?
This is a problem that we see frequently. While many people eliminated the need for frequent blood tests to check their "thinning level" with Coumadin, by changing to the newer blood thinners, such as Pradaxa and Xarelto, they all still can
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This is a problem that we see frequently. While many people eliminated the need for frequent blood tests to check their "thinning level" with Coumadin, by changing to the newer blood thinners, such as Pradaxa and Xarelto, they all still can
Kids and Sunglasses
by Dean Heller MD July 19th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
I am always bugging my kids to protect themselves from the sun. They both have red hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. I have them wear sunscreen all summer that I put on in the morning. I recently heard that the sun also can affect the eyes. Is that true, and what is the best way to protect their eyes?
It is true. Chronic damage from the sun can effect the eyes, just as it does the skin. The most common problem associated with this is cataracts, but some other problems, such as macular degeneration may also be more common
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It is true. Chronic damage from the sun can effect the eyes, just as it does the skin. The most common problem associated with this is cataracts, but some other problems, such as macular degeneration may also be more common