Archive for March, 2014

Most people have all heard that loud snoring person who makes weird sounds in the middle of the night, sometimes gasping for air and choking.  Yet, somehow they seem to sleep through the night.  These gasping spells are caused by the flaccid tongue dropping into the airway and blocking air entry into the lungs.  This […]

Did you know that a mammogram can harm you?  If you did not know that a test could harm you, then you need to read this article.  This article will not focus on the radiation exposure from mammography, as it is fairly minimal.  Mammograms (or mammography) have been under debate for several years now, and […]

With the arrival of the improved Spring weather and the longer evening daylight hours all of us are looking forward to more activity outdoors. More opportunities for exercise, gardening, sports activities are a great part of the lifestyle. Along with this upturn in activity we always see an increased number of accidents that might send […]

Have you had your 4.2 G-force for the day? New research shows that impact on the skeletal system of 4.2G’s or greater will improve and prevent bone loss leading to bone loss known as osteoporosis. You can do this by jumping on and off a 15 inch box at the gym. Work your way up […]

Yeah, I bet that caught your eye.  Nitric oxide testing and supplementation is the newest addition to the many advanced tests that we offer in our office.  Deficient nitric oxide levels can lead to fatigue, poor memory, low energy, high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks, erectile dysfunction, decreased libido … and the list goes on […]

A new study published in December of 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that surgery does not benefit you if you have a meniscal tear.  How would you know that you have a meniscal tear?  A meniscal tear is usually diagnosed by MRI.  Your doctor may suspect a meniscal injury before sending […]