Tag Archives: Family Medicine

Hyperthroidism, an overactive gas pedal to our body…

Hyperthyroidism.  This is when the thyroid gland (the gas pedal to our body) is working too hard.    The actual definition is an excessive concentration of thyroid hormones. This can be caused by the body making too many thyroid hormones or … Continue reading

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Summer travel is upon us: International travel and medication advice!

International travel and medication advice.  As the summer travel season heats up, what should you know about medications and travel? There are two great websites, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to … Continue reading

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Do you need to safely dispose of medications? Saturday, April 28. Take back medicine day!

Do you have extra medication at home that you no longer use or is expired?  Now is your time.  Saturday, April 26 is take-back-medicine-day! Which medicine should you take back? ANY you are no longer using or needing. It is … Continue reading

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Testosterone replacement. Do you (or your man) need it?

Testosterone replacement.  Do you (or your man) need it? I recently attended a medical conference discussing the subject of testosterone deficiency (and replacement!),  risks and benefits.  I’d like to share what I learned… Direct-to-consumer advertisements.  There are MANY ads to … Continue reading

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Does acupunture help prevent migraines?

Does acupuncture help prevent migraines? Yes!  There is moderate-quality evidence showing that whole-body acupunture may help prevent migraines.   Research has shown that compared to “usual care” acupuncture decreased the frequency of migraines by at least 50% and that this result was … Continue reading

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How to balance work and life? How to perform conscious leadership?

How to balance work and life?  How to perform conscious leadership.   I attended a lecture at University of Nevada Reno Medical School aimed to help balance self, family and work to “achieve success.”  Here are my take-home points… Overview: This … Continue reading

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AARP Bulletin with medical tips from yours truly!

AARP Bulletin with medical tips from yours truly!Disclaimer:  Talk to your doctor about your specific knee pain.  If you are walking around with bone-on-bone arthritis, you may need a total knee replacement (and NOT be a candidate for conservative management).  … Continue reading

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Who doesn’t want a do-over? Laser tattoo removal…

          Written by guest blogger: Luke Stovak.  Who doesn’t want a do-over? I often see tattoos decoratively scripted with a loved one’s name or letters over the knuckles spelling “LOVE” or “HATE.”  Would I like that … Continue reading

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Medical students have their own brand of “March Madness” and it’s called Match Day!

Medical School graduates in the Class of 2018 (at EVERY medical school) have their own brand of “March Madness” and it’s called Match Day! When is it? March 16, 2018! At 9 am PST  all the medical students around the … Continue reading

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I am featured in the recent AARP magazine! Read on…

I am featured in the recent AARP magazine!  Read on… https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2018/medical-experts-insider-advice.html

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