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Hip Impingement – What is it? Why does it hurt? And how is it treated?

July 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hip Impingement – What is it? Why does it hurt? And how is it treated?

By Michael J. Huang, MD, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
There are many sources of hip pain and the majority of people will suffer from it at one point or another in their lifetime. In most cases, pain in or around the hip is temporary and resolves on its own or with non-surgical management. However, there are some causes of hip pain that persist and may require surgical intervention. One diagnosis that is receiving more attention is hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). […]

Menopause: 5 Things to Expect

July 11, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Menopause: 5 Things to Expect
By Indrani Reddy, MD, FACOG, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

Are you anticipating the start of menopause soon? While many women feel some apprehension about how it might affect them, most can expect menopause to begin anytime between 45-65 years of age. Menopause is characterized by the ceasing of menstruation. This occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs and the production of estrogen and progesterone decrease. […]

A new FDA-approved treatment for wrinkle reductions

July 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Pellevé
Look lovely, Feel refreshed
Courtesy J. Kyle Mathews, MD, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
A New FDA-Approved Treatment for Wrinkle Reduction.

Pellevé is the newest F […]

What you need to know about Lymphedema and HealthSouth

July 9, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What you need to know about Lymphedema and HealthSouth

By Cathy L. Joseph, OTR/L, Director of Therapy Operations and Andrea Brennan, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, DAPWCA, HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Lymphedema is a chronic disorder characterized by persistent swelling in different parts of the body, most often seen in the arms and/or legs due to a breakdown in the lymphatic system. […]

BACK PAIN – IS IT YOUR KIDNEYS ?

July 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

BACK PAIN – IS IT YOUR KIDNEYS ?

By Paramesh Ramadugu, MD / IPC Nephrology, St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

The kidneys are bean shaped organs that work to remove metabolic waste and excess water from the bloodstream. They are located near the center of your back a little below the rib cage. […]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

July 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

By Mike Baker, MD, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Gastroesophageal reflux (i.e., stomach contents moving retrograde back into the esophagus) is a normal physiologic process that occurs multiple times throughout the day. These episodes are typically short lived, do not cause symptoms and occur after meals. […]

What you need to know about shingles

June 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Shingles
What You Should Know
By Adam W. Cooper, Pharm D, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a heavy hitting diagnosis generally occurring in adults over the age of 50. The disease will affect approximately one million adults each year and carries a nearly 30% lifetime chance of disease contraction. As one ages, the chance of experiencing the disease increases so much that approximately 50% of those aged 85 and older will experience shingles. These facts create a significant health care concern for this population. […]

How prevalent is hearing loss in America?

June 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Prevalent is Hearing Loss in America?
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
How prevalent is hearing loss in America? You may be surprised! Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have enough hearing loss to make communication difficult, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers and published in the November 14 Archives of Internal Medicine. […]

Stay Safe and Healthy This Summer

June 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stay Safe and Healthy This Summer

Courtesy Acadian Ambulance Service, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine, and North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
As temperatures continue to climb, it’s a good time for a refresher on how to beat the heat and stay safe and healthy this summer. […]

Personalized Medicine Meets Your Needs

June 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Personalized Medicine Meets Your Needs

By Scott Vallee, R.Ph., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Do you have exactly the same needs and wants as everyone else you know? Of course not. Then why do you have to settle for “one size fits all” treatment for your health? Most drugs today are mass-produced, mass-marketed medications. While standard prescription drugs have their place, sometimes you may need something different. On those occasions, compounded medications may be the best alternative. […]