Tag Archives: Family Doctor

Wound care (part 2 of 2)

Posted on April 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Can stitches get wet? Yes. Stitches can get wet anytime. We often suggest that stitches stay dry for the first 24 hours, but studies have shown that there’s no increased risk of infection or wound breaking down if it gets … Continue reading →

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Initial management of high blood pressure

Posted on March 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

First off, you need to know YOUR blood pressure. Get this done at any pharmacy or grocery store. There are two blood pressure numbers. Your blood pressure should be UNDER 135/ UNDER 85 (s Why is this so important? Hypertension is the MOST common chronic … Continue reading →

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Treatment of reflux in children…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

When stomach acid comes up the esophagus, this can cause symptoms of reflux. Common symptoms in infants are feeding refusal, recurrent vomiting, poor weight gain, sleep disturbance, respiratory problems (like coughing and wheezing), and irritability. Symptoms in older children include … Continue reading →

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Ways to curb office snacking…

Posted on March 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Opportunities for unhealthy grazing abound in most office environments. Keep your impulses in check with these tips… Bring your own munchies. Keep a healthy snack in your own desk. This way, when you are in the mood for a pick-me-up … Continue reading →

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What is the REAL benefit of family meals?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

There are nearly too many benefits to mention! As a practicing physician and mother of three, I understand the stressors that make family mealtime difficult. But, there are reasons to fight for more family mealtimes. There is great impact on the physical and emotional … Continue reading →

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Want to live longer? Here are easy things to incorporate

Posted on February 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Many of these are common-sense suggestions… with research behind them. 1. Get a colonoscopy. This is suggested for everyone at age 50, unless you have a family history or GI symptoms necessitating one sooner. The worst part, by far, is drinking … Continue reading →

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Babies need vitamin D

Posted on February 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Osteomalacia, also known as “rickets,” is bone weakness resulting from Vitamin D deficiency. We now know that breastfed babies and formula fed babies need Vitamin D supplementation. Formula has Vitamin D in it, but not enough Vitamin D until the … Continue reading →

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New treatment for dry eyes

Posted on January 29, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Dry eye symptoms increase with age and may be as high as 30% in those older than 50. Women are more likely to have dry eyes than men. Other risk factor for dry eyes are contact lens use, medications like … Continue reading →

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Artificial sweeteners may be harmful

Posted on December 30, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Israeli researchers have shown that consumption of noncaloric (artificial) sweeteners may induce glucose intolerance in both mice and humans. It is thought that instead of artificial sweeteners preventing obesity and metabolic disease, the use of noncalorie sweeteners may have increased … Continue reading →

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Hypothyroidism. What is the big deal?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I like to refer to the thyroid as the “gas pedal to the body.” The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It makes two kinds of thyroid hormones: T3 and T4. Thyroid hormones regulate how the body uses and … Continue reading →

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