Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

Breathe. . . . . .. . . . gasp! snort! .. . .Sleep apnea

Posted on October 11, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Sleep apnea is disruption of sleep (to both the patient and their bed-partner) and is harmful to the body. Here are some nuts and bolts about it. . . What are the symptoms? Snoring. Frequent awakenings during sleep. Daytime sleepiness. … Continue reading →

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Flu vaccines are in at my office!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I frequently hear from my patients “I don’t get the flu” or “The flu shot gave me the flu.” I am armed with some CDC updates which, hopefully, will debunk some myths. The “flu” is a respiratory virus which causes … Continue reading →

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ooh so common foot pain. . . plantar fasciitis.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Is the first step of the day your worst? Plantar fasciitis may be your problem. Risk factors for plantar fasciitis are excessive running, high arch, when one leg is longer than the other, obesity, occupations with prolonged standing or walking, sedentary … Continue reading →

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New guidelines: Do not screen the healthy for Vitamin D level

Posted on September 25, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The Endocrine Society recently gave guidelines that vitamin D lab work should only be obtained for those “at risk.” Risk factors include Obese, African-Americans, pregnant and breastfeeding women, patients with malabsorption syndromes. Not surprisingly, some causes of vitamin D deficiency include … Continue reading →

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Are you interested in the HCG diet?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Have you heard the “buzz” about the HCG diet? I have. My patients asked me to research it. I think this is a great article and I especially love the FDA’s use of the words “fraudulent” and “illegal.” Read on. . . HCG Diet … Continue reading →

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Does acupuncture help headaches?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes! A Cochrane review of 4,419 patients showed that acupuncture is AS effective as traditional migraine headache treatment in the prevention of headaches. Evidence has shown that acupuncture, when used in addition to, or in place of, routine medical management … Continue reading →

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Nasal saline irrigation. My patients know that I am a FAN of this!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

What is it? It is a way to bathe and flush out virus, bacteria, allergens and mucus from the nasal cavity. It is thought to help by direct cleansing, removing inflammatory mediators, and helping the nasal hairs (mucociliary function) work … Continue reading →

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Does exercise make you wheeze?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Exercise-induced wheezing, also called bronchoconstriction, happens when the airway passage shrinks during or after exercise. You may feel short of breath, start coughing or wheezing. There are triggers to avoid and some easy treatments. . . It can be caused … Continue reading →

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Painful bladder syndrome

Posted on August 29, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Interstitial cystitis (IC) affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. The cause is unknown, but there are things we can do to help. We know the urothelium (the cells that line the inside of the bladder) in IC … Continue reading →

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New mothers choose “tied tubes” over IUDs: study – chicagotribune.com

Posted on August 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Are you pregnant? or done having children? This is a timely and thoughtful article. It compares “tube tying” to intrauterine devices. Read on… New mothers choose “tied tubes” over IUDs: study – chicagotribune.com.

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