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- 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: 1782(2 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: 1544(2 votes) - Feature Article - Headache? Stiff Neck? Check Your Ergonomics! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLike most of my patients, you probably spend at least 8 hours a day working. For whatever your profession is, a set of ergonomics has been developed for it. The science of ergonomics was created to design workplace environments, furniture, devices, and specific positions that would allow people ...
Views: 2926(1 vote) - 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: 1624(1 vote) - Keep Sex Over The Top, Not Over The Hill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerThe movie Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, both in their 60s may have done more for ‘mature lovers’ egos and sex lives than Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra! The scene where they have sex for the first time is both hilarious and touching and speaks of the issues over-50 ...
Views: 3089(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) - 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) - 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: 1701(3 votes) - Balance Problems- Don't Ignore Them! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOn occasion, I hear from patients who complain of feeling dizzy as if they are going to fall when they turn their head suddenly, or lose their balance if they turn around in a circle. They may also admit to motion sickness, i.e., feeling a little dizzy and unstable riding a bike or traveling by ...
Views: 4095 - Beat The Effects Of Sleep Deprivation! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn today's busy world, many of my patient's complain of not sleeping well. They burn the candle at both ends and may wind up not going to bed until 3 or 4 a.m. and get up again at 7 a.m. to start another workday! This is a destructive pattern that can wreak havoc on your health. The ill ...
Views: 3961 - Belly Fat Increases The Risk For Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most frequent health complaints I hear from many of my patients, male and female, is that they seem to have a disproportionate amount of ugly belly fat that they just can’t seem to get rid of. As their doctor, I sympathize with their plight to want to look more attractive but more ...
Views: 922 - Blisters And Bunions: Soothe Them Fast! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAt this time of year many of my patients are attending holiday parties. This can mean being on your feet for long periods of time, standing, dancing, walking, in new, stiff dress shoes and high heels which can cause a real pain in the foot, namely that of blisters and bunions! Especially if ...
Views: 3142 - Boost Your Brain Power And Memory Over 40! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerFrequently my over-40 patients start getting a little anxious when they begin experiencing “brain fog” and forgetting some things like a name, where they put their keys, appointments, if they took their medications, etc. They fear these lapses may be symptoms of Alzheimer or some other ...
Views: 3501 - Can You Handle A Raw Food Diet? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt wasn’t long ago that raw food bars were all the rage. If you didn’t eat your food raw, you weren’t in with the IN crowd and you were out of the loop in the healthy rage. There are still some raw food bars around but pretty much the fad has died down and, I think, for good reason. A lot ...
Views: 1109 - Cause Of Heart Palpitations May Not Be What You Think - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Stacy WishnerI occasionally see patients complaining of a fluttering heart, a sense of fullness in the chest, a pounding heart or skipped heartbeats. These sensations, also called heart palpitations, occur when the electrical system in the heart malfunctions. This malfunction disrupts the natural rhythm of ...
Views: 9536 - Cholesterol- The Good And The Bad - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like many of my patients, you’re taking steps to create a new, healthier, you! As I tell my patients, one of the most beneficial things you can do to improve your health is to have both your “good” and “bad” cholesterol levels checked to ensure they are within optimal range. If you ...
Views: 824 - Colonoscopy Recommended? What To Expect - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re age 50 or over, it’s likely your doctor has recommended that you have a screening colonoscopy, an internal look at the colon to check for conditions that may lead to cancer. When I recommend my patients for colonoscopy, they don’t exactly jump for joy, and many of them are fearful of ...
Views: 931 - Concerned About Glaucoma? Here's What To Do! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Stacy WishnerI frequently advise my over-40 patients that regular eye exams every 3-5 years should be part of your health maintenance. One of the most important reasons to receive regular eye care is to check for glaucoma – a build up of fluid pressure within the eye that can silently progress to vision ...
Views: 886 - Depression And Pain Part II - Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my last article, I spoke to you about the association between chronic pain and depression; how one can cause/aggravate the other because the part of the brain that controls mood also controls pain. I suggested several things that you can do on your own to try and alleviate, or reduce, your ...
Views: 1092 - Detoxing Can Aid Your Health Goals! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAt the start of a New Year many of my patients make resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise more, or cut back on their alcohol consumption. After I tell them how glad I am that they’ve decided to take better control of their health they’re often surprised when I tell them that one of ...
Views: 835 - Do You Have This Silent Disease? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen I examine a patient for the first time, I quickly assess their overall health by looking in their mouth. That’s right. The condition of their mouth and teeth can tell me a lot about what other health problems they may have. You may wonder, isn’t ‘mouth health’ the concern of a dentist? ...
Views: 1761 - Dry Eyes Making You Want To Cry? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my over 40 patients complain of dry, burning, itching eyes and ask me what they can do about them. Well, you can do a lot, I tell them. You see, dry eyes are a common occurrence in those of us past age 40, especially women in menopause where hormonal changes can cause dryness throughout ...
Views: 1418 - 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, ...
Views: 609 - Feel Like You're Loosing It? Don't Panic, Read This! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAs I write this, I can think of several patients I’ve seen recently complaining of symptoms that have become increasingly worrisome to them. They become very nervous doing common things like grocery shopping, driving their car on the freeway, or just being out in a crowd. Their heart races, ...
Views: 1131 - Got That Lumpy, Bumpy Stuff? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most frequent complaints that I hear from my female patients concerns that cottage cheese-like, lumpy, bumpy fat that loves to collect on their thighs, upper arms and stomach area. It causes them to become very self-conscious, and even depressed to put on a pair of shorts or a bathing ...
Views: 4971 - Guys, Losing Your Hair? What You Should Know - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Stacy WishnerBy far, one of the most distressing things my male patients are concerned with is hair loss and the fear of going bald. From young men to older men, seeing thinning/bald spots, or an increasingly receding hairline, is very upsetting to them. They frequently ask me why they are losing their hair ...
Views: 935 - 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 - Herpes...The Love Bug 2010 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like many of my patients who are old enough to remember when “The Love Bug” (what the media termed the herpes virus), reached near epidemic levels back in the 70’s, you may wonder if a cure has been found in the last 40 years or if it’s still a problem as a sexually transmitted ...
Views: 2513 - 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: 1028 - How To Eat Fish To Benefit Your Health! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerMy patients and I are lucky. We live in an area surrounded by the ocean and several big lakes. Not only is it a beautiful environment but it is home to one of the best foods you can eat, fish, which is abundant here. There are many great fish restaurants in this area that are always packed with ...
Views: 2640 - Is Slouching To Blame For Your Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“Stand up straight, shoulders back, don’t slouch, tighten your tummy muscles, and tuck in your glutes!” If you remember to do all these things on a daily basis, your back will thank you for it. At least that’s what most people think. As a matter of fact, patients naturally assume that poor ...
Views: 2829 - Is Your Environment Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s that time of year when warmer weather returns and so do my patients with a whole host of symptoms and illnesses associated with their living environment! These can include allergic reactions to plants or to chemicals we come in contact with on a regular basis. I even see patients with upper ...
Views: 4614 - Low Blood Sugar? Don't Let It Get You Down! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerI frequently see patients complaining that they can get “spacey”, i.e., unable to concentrate, words a little jumbled, headachy, or a little dizzy and irritable if they haven’t eaten for several hours. These are the basic symptoms caused by blood sugar falling a little low, or hypoglycemia, and ...
Views: 851 - Medications: Are You Taking Too Many Prescription Drugs? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Stacy WishnerI recently discovered that a few of my over-40 patients appeared to be over-medicated from a combination of prescription drugs they had been given by different doctors. They came in complaining of not feeling well and said that they had been taking all of their prescriptions. When I asked ...
Views: 2098 - Muscle Cramps: How To Get, Treat And Prevent Them - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most common complaints I hear from my patients involves painful muscle cramps and what to do about them. Likely, you’ve gotten your share of them too, especially if you’re active and exercise regularly. Sometimes they’re just a vague, achy “charley horse” or tightness and other ...
Views: 989 - Pain In The Neck Or Depression? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOften times a patient will come in complaining of a recurrent stiff neck, or back ache, or aching leg muscles that seem to have no physical cause. When I ask them if they're depressed, they look at me as if I just told them they were imagining their pain. Their aches are real all right, but ...
Views: 1098 - 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 - Prostate Health-Prevent Disease - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerI think one of the scariest things that my male patients face is the prospect of prostate disease, especially as they pass the age of 50. Indeed, the statistics on prostate health are not great, with 1 out of 6 men predicted to develop prostate disease in their lifetime, and 1 in 35 dying from ...
Views: 772 - 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 - Relieve Computer Vision Syndrome! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like many of my patients, perhaps your job requires you to spend a great deal of time in front of a computer every day. If so, you’ve likely experienced a form of eyestrain associated with prolonged computer use called computer vision syndrome. I’d like to talk to you about some ways ...
Views: 802 - Stay Healthy Over 50 With These Medical Tests! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerIt’s a new year, and many of my patients are coming in for their annual check-ups. Maybe you’re scheduled to visit your doctor for your annual physical as well. I always like to remind my patients of the old Ben Franklin adage – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Nothing could ...
Views: 816 - Sugar — The Sweet And The Bad! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerYou’ve likely seen those commercials on television about high fructose corn syrup (sugar derived from corn) where a person eating something containing fructose says to her friend, “Like sugar, it’s fine in moderation”. However, when it comes to sugar, determining moderation may be difficult. ...
Views: 964 - The Sweet Health Benefits Of Sour Foods - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAs a young man, I remember my grandmother trying to give me sauerkraut for dinner once and making the worst face possible in response to which my grandmother laughed and said, “Sauerkraut is not only good, it’s good for you!” When I tell my patients about sauerkraut as a health food, they make ...
Views: 1132 - Thyroid — A Metabolic Roller Coaster! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerToday, I’d like to talk to you about thyroid disease. It’s estimated that 59 million Americans have thyroid disease being either hypo (too low) or hyper (too high). They are opposites on the thyroid functioning spectrum with treatment of one sometimes resulting in the other. The thyroid is ...
Views: 1473 - Tired? Short Of Breath? You May Be Anemic! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerToday, I’d like to talk to you about a common ailment that many of my patients are found to have. It’s one of those conditions whose symptoms can range from mild and fleeting to dramatic and scary. It’s called anemia and it can go undiagnosed for a long time. Anemia affects many Americans, ...
Views: 1763 - Turn Off Post Nasal Drip And Breathe Easy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAt this time of year when temperatures are getting much cooler and it’s raining more often, I get a lot of patients coming in complaining of a chronic cough and feeling like there’s a faucet slow drip, drip, dripping in the back of their throat. These are common symptoms of a condition ...
Views: 4821 - 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: 587 - 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: 1532 - Whole Grains- Make The Most Of Their Health Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerSeems lately we’ve been bombarded with TV and magazine ads singing the praises of whole grains and that we should add a lot of them to our diet for good health. However, choosing an actual “whole grain” can be confusing – you have to read labels carefully to be sure your food choice really is ...
Views: 763 - Winter Fun Can Bring Dangerous Head Injuries - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAt this time of the year, many of my patients can’t wait to head for the snow-covered mountain resorts for a winter vacation full of sports fun like snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling and/or sledding. Although I don’t like to put a damper on my patients enthusiasm for winter sports, I do ...
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