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- Botox...The Next Best Thing To A Facelift? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s hard to believe that people would actually pay to have their faces injected with a bacterium that causes paralysis of the face muscles. But that is of course what millions of Americans do every year and the number continues to increase. Since the procedure received FDA approval in April ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - Guard Against Summer Ear Injuries! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith summer just around the corner, I know I’m going to start seeing a lot more patients with ear complaints and injuries. Why? Many ear conditions and injuries arise from things associated with warm weather and busier outdoor activity, like water sports, motorcycles, and amusement park rides, ...
Views: 2299(2 votes) - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -The Longer You Wait, The Worse It Gets! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMore and more patients come to me convinced they know the nature of their medical condition. It’s not surprising because people nowadays “google” everything and sometimes find out more than they need to know. Just yesterday, I saw a patient who swore she had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because ...
Views: 2786(1 vote) - Are Your Medications Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Stacy WishnerHaving a condition that requires you to take a certain medication everyday, perhaps several times a day, can be life-changing and maybe even a little upsetting. It doesn’t help when it also causes you to gain unwanted weight that may range from a few pounds to 100! Plus, the added weight gain ...
Views: 830(2 votes) - The Ancient Power Of Medicinal Herbs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately, more and more of my patients have expressed an interest in using herbs for their specific health concerns. They are concerned, as am I, about side effects, as well as rising costs of prescription drugs with health care insurance issues being what they are these days. Herbs have been ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Don't Delay...Get That Mole Checked Out Today! - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOf all the skin conditions I treat on a daily basis, moles and skin tags are by far the most common. As a matter of fact it is normal for adults to have between 10-40 moles by adulthood with the majority appearing during the first 20 years of a person’s life. Although they are a nuisance and ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Should You Trust Your PSA Scores? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMost of my male patients undergo routine, annual PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing. 9 times out of 10, the result comes back within range of normal, or negative as does their physical exam. At other times, a PSA test may come back as elevated, outside of the normal range, and then I have ...
Views: 2625(2 votes) - An Ice Cold Blast Of Diabetes, Gastritis, And Bone Disease! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerPop, soda, or soda pop, whichever name you prefer, let’s face it, is an American icon. I, like many of my patients, grew up with it and couldn’t get enough of that ice cold blast of sugary delight hitting the back of my dry throat after playing outside on a hot summer day. Who can forget all ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Ways Of Preventing Back Pain- Part II - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen it comes to your back, you can’t be too careful! Sometimes all it takes is the slightest move or twist to lay you up for days, even weeks at a time. You know what its like if you’ve ever suffered from severe back pain. It makes you feel older than you are and you ask yourself what caused ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Milk- The Good, Bad And Do I Have To Drink It? - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like me, or many of my patients, you likely grew up being told to drink your milk; it’s good for you. Sound familiar? Used to be pasteurized cow’s milk was considered the healthiest thing you could drink. Today, we now know that regular, pasteurized milk can contain hormones and can ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Causes And (Natural) Remedies For Migraines - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith all the stressors of today’s hectic paced lifestyles and economic uncertainty, less than optimal nutrition, and deprived sleep patterns, it’s no wonder more and more of my patients complain of getting headaches. Did you know that about 90% of the population gets at least 1 headache a year? ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - Ways Of Preventing Back Pain -Part I - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like millions of other Americans, chances are you take your back for granted. That is until you wake up one morning unable to move or you experience excruciating pain. You may wonder what happened and how it got to be this bad! Experts say the most common reason for back pain is ...
Views: 1531 - Banish Brain Drain And Sharpen Your Mind - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOften, many of my over-40 patients will tell me that they have “fuzzy”, or even scattered, thinking. They can’t remember where they put their keys or their wallet and may even have difficulty recalling a person’s name or the name of something they use every day! This causes a lot of concern that ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Constipation: Is It Really Part Of Aging? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerHave you noticed that older people seem to be obsessed with being regular? I know it may sound amusing, but the older people get, it seems the more concerns with constipation they have. In fact, constipation is one of the most common ailments in people over age 65, especially women, accounting ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Is Your Urine Color Warning You? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerEvery now and then a patient will tell me that their urine looks “funny” sometimes. When I ask them what they mean by that, they invariably tell me that it seems to change colors. They’re concerned if these color changes are anything to worry about. Here’s what I tell them: What Color Is ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - Make Your Dandruff Go Away The Easy Way - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLet’s talk about dandruff, a subject most of my patients are embarrassed to bring up. No one likes to mention it but dandruff happens to lots of people at sometime in their lives. You know what I mean, an itchy, flaky scalp that sheds constantly, causing white flakes in your hair and on your ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Foods We Should Cook With - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLiving a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you can do to slow down the aging process. This includes eating whole foods, exercising daily, not smoking, and keeping alcohol consumption to a minimum. Maintaining a healthy weight is right up there too for protecting your body ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Can Nutrition Bars Really Be Nutritional? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMy patients frequently ask me if using nutrition bars would be of any benefit to their overall health or weight loss plan. I admit, even I grab one of these bars every now and then for a quick snack, or even lunch on a really busy day sometimes. In fact, I would much rather have my patients ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - Health Advantages Of Supergreens- Part II - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen it comes to staying healthy, I advise my patients to shop in the produce section of their local supermarket. There they will find all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals. It is believed that veggies hold the key to ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - Health Advantages Of SuperGreens-Part I - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDid you eat your veggies today? For some people the answer to this question is a resounding yes! While others find it hard to force down two veggies a day never mind the 5-9 servings recommended by leading health experts. Vegetables are vital to your good health, especially the dark green, ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Could Your "Mystery" Pain Be Rheumatoid Arthritis? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOne of the hardest things I have to do as an orthopedic doctor is tell a patient that he or she has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When people see me for pain, it is sometimes difficult for them to explain exactly what is happening to them. Some describe their symptoms as “mystery” pain because ...
Views: 952(2 votes) - Your Diet Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerSeveral decades ago, many doctors were fairly in the dark about the role that diet played in human health. In fact, most doctors received little education in nutrition and the role that vitamins and minerals play in staving off disease. Doctors were taught to focus on treating the symptoms of ...
Views: 950(3 votes) - How To Prevent Age-Related Eye Disease - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOnce we pass the age of 40, we become prone to developing certain vision related conditions like cataracts and possibly macular degeneration. However, as I tell my patients, become proactive now to protect your vision! First, let me explain a little about both of these conditions. Cataracts ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - From Chickenpox To Shingles...Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my patients are over the age of 50 and as a result may have more skin related conditions than people who are younger. One such condition that seems to be more common in older people is Shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is estimated that half the population who ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Heart Health And Clean Arteries - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerClogged arteries are responsible for a number of ailments including heart pain, high blood pressure, and peripheral arterial disease. Many of my male patients are shocked when I tell them that plaque build-up may even be causing their erectile dysfunction. How can that be? All of these ...
Views: 2043(2 votes) - Is Hip Pain Keeping You Up At Night? Read This! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDoes hip pain limit your everyday activities such as walking up and down stairs or getting up from a seated position? Do you have trouble sleeping because pain keeps you awake? If you are reading this, chances are you can relate to some of these symptoms. You may even be taking prescription ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Don't Ignore Leg Cramps! It Could Be Poor Circulation! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Stacy WishnerYour body is a miraculous machine! Think about all the systems that have to work together to keep you feeling and functioning at your highest level. As an anti-aging doctor I try to prevent health problems from occurring in my patients by taking a pro-active approach to their well being. One ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Could You Have Metabolic Syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Stacy WishnerSome of the most common health issues my patients face today are weight control, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Did you know that the three of them are related? Yes, they are. They belong to a group of metabolic disorders called “metabolic syndrome” and can put you at risk for ...
Views: 537(2 votes) - Foot And Heel Pain - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerA patient named Richard recently came to me for what he described as pain in his heel. His story is not unlike others I’ve heard and I believe it’s worth repeating in his own words: “I’m a construction worker and have to be on my feet most of the time. My feet never gave me any trouble until ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - Alternative Medicine...The Road To Here - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt wasn’t too long ago that doctors who used alternative medicine methods of healing patients were labeled quacks. In fact, I remember the funny looks from fellow colleagues when I told them I thought herbal products and supplements had a lot to offer traditional medicine! In addition, ...
Views: 931(6 votes) - Insomnia And Ambien - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith uncertain economic times and the responsibilities of their busy lives, it’s no wonder that many of my patients are having a hard time sleeping these days! So what do they do? Many of them take the nation’s bestselling sleeping pill Ambien, to help them sleep better. From my experience ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Feeling bloated after eating that bagel? Read this! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you one of the millions of people who love bagels for breakfast or bread with dinner? Let’s face it bread is one of the staples in the food chain that has sustained hungry eaters for centuries. Why then is there so much talk about the adverse affects of consuming gluten? Bread is ...
Views: 8086(5 votes) - Health Hazards Of Mercury - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my patients love fish as do I. It’s a good source of protein, heart-healthy Omega-3 fat and delicious! Living in an area surrounded by water, fresh fish is abundant. However, I would like to share with you an important pitfall of eating fish too often – mercury (Hg) levels. As yet, ...
Views: 805(4 votes) - Stop The Itch! Protect Your Skin From Eczema! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDo you suffer with scaly, itchy skin that blisters and peels? I know this may sound like a dreadful condition to live with but the truth is that eczema is on the rise. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, 9 – 30% of the U.S. population has some type of skin ...
Views: 1776(3 votes) - Pain...Numbness? Could It Be A Pinched Nerve? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you have ever suffered from a pinched nerve you know how painful it can be. Chances are you experienced numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve or a tingling, “pins and needles” feeling. Some of my patients tell me they feel a sharp or burning pain which is ...
Views: 4327(4 votes) - Have a heart! Protect yours naturally! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of the requests for health advice I get from my patients involve taking care of their heart – what can they do to prevent or improve heart ailments? I’m always pleased when a patient wants to take a pro-active role in their heart health as it is one of the most important things you can ...
Views: 1196(5 votes) - Hair Loss In Men And Women - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“I’m worried my hair is falling out! My hairdresser told me that my hair is much thinner than it used to be and I’ve noticed a change in thickness myself. I thought only men lost their hair when they got older.” As a dermatologist I frequently hear this complaint from women. Although men ...
Views: 641(2 votes) - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In Men - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my male patients complain of being tired, stressed out, and just feeling like they’re burning the candle at both ends! I like to call this “too busy syndrome”, fatigue that’s caused by overly-busy schedules and not enough down-time to just hang-out and relax. There is a difference, ...
Views: 6725(2 votes) - Protect Your Prostate - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most common health concerns my male patients have is their prostate and screening for disease. The thought of possibly having prostate cancer is, indeed, scary as statistics show it to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst men. Prostate cancer affects all ethnic groups of ...
Views: 1066 - Pain Is Not Always Bad - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt doesn’t surprise me when patients come to see me complaining they are in pain. More than 86 million Americans suffer pain and about 80% will experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. Pain is a major reason why people seek medical care. The question is how is it treated and what ...
Views: 778 - Prescription Drugs And Your Memory- Part II - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn Part I of Memory and Aging, I explained to you how growing older can affect your memory. I also gave you some brain-healthy things you can do to keep that incredible shoulder-top computer retrieving all its data well into your advanced years. Here in Part II, I would like to talk to you ...
Views: 2005(2 votes) - Aging And Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“My memory seems to be going” is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients these days. From losing keys, forgetting appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, where the car was parked, these little lapses in memory are fairly common. When my patients experience these memory glitches, ...
Views: 2381(2 votes) - Stress Creates Neck And Shoulder Pain - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately I’ve seen patients with a lot of muscle tension in their neck and shoulders. Their shoulders are hunched up under their ears, and their necks so stiff they can barely move them. Severe neck and shoulder stiffness and pain may require physical therapy to alleviate symptoms, but I’d like to ...
Views: 3447(1 vote) - Modern Life And B Vitamins Deficiency - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerI think the most common complaints I hear as a physician, from men and women alike are, “I’m tired, I forget things, I’m cranky, I don’t have any energy to get through my day, I’m depressed”. Our modern, fast-paced lives can cause us to be chronically tired, forgetful, anxious, or feeling down. ...
Views: 729(1 vote) - Hand Sanitizers - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen my patients ask me what they can do to protect themselves from the spread of germs, my answer is always the same, “wash your hands with soap and water every chance you get.” Why then is there such a push toward the use of hand sanitizers? Studies show that using alcohol-based hand ...
Views: 861 - Fiber Fights Belly Fat And Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my busy practice, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “Dr. Rosenberg, how can I get rid of all this belly fat?” Well, I’d like to share with you some exciting results of a new study out of the University of Southern California. The study found that by just adding 6 grams more of ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Use Of Antidepressants - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerThe prescribing of antidepressant drugs doubled between 1996 and 2005 and rose from 13 million to 27 million users during that time frame. I have to admit that many patients come to me complaining of symptoms that could be diagnosed as depression. Some tell me they have crying spells, or are ...
Views: 586 - A Natural Approach For Psoriasis Relief - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Stacy WishnerI see patients almost daily with some form of psoriasis. For some people, psoriasis causes only occasional, mild irritation. But for others, this skin disease causes severe symptoms which are difficult to treat. I remember one patient who had suffered since young adulthood. Other doctors ...
Views: 892(2 votes) - How To Care For Your Vision Part One: Macular Degeneration - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Stacy WishnerAn aging friend of mine had recently developed macular segeneration and had asked me if there were any recommendations I could make to help save his eyesight. Besides having him see his eye doctor, I suggested a few natural methods but I knew he had waited too long to stop this ongoing disease. ...
Views: 1026 - Essential Fatty Acids May Be The Key To Your Problems - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Stacy WishnerI often see patients who assume that forgetfulness, dry skin, impaired memory and other symptoms are just part of getting older. They’re surprised when I suggest that the lack of essential fatty acids may be at the root of their problems. Most of my patients have heard of essential fatty acids, ...
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