Tag Archives: Family Medicine

The 411 on pesticides. . . and you!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I was asked by my patient to address pesticides and their safety.  Well, not surprisingly, they are not safe to be drank or rubbed into one’s skin.  But, what and how dangerous are they? Organophosphates are a class of insecticides … Continue reading →

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Does taking hormones make you feel “hormonal?”

Posted on February 6, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Imagine that taking hormones is like a cavemen getting clubbed over the head. . . . the hormones have to take over the body’s hormone system.  Here are some side effects to expect. . .and a hint of how long to … Continue reading →

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Treatment of herpes isn’t quite like a walk on the beach

Posted on February 3, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

How can I treat herpes? (And. . .will effective therapy have me skipping down the beach with a companion like the TV ads show?) Treatment is antiviral medications taken orally. There are three on the market. Acyclovir (Zovirax®)–the oldest and least … Continue reading →

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Hooked on hookah?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Here in Wichita hookah bars are popping up (seemingly) everywhere!  Waterpipe tobacco or “hookahs” are becoming a popular way to smoke.  Studies have shown nearly 20% of college students have smoked hookah in the past 30 days. My little foray … Continue reading →

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. . . still counting sheep?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Insomnia or sleep disorders can affect every facet of your life.  Patients with insomnia have impaired daytime function due to many forms of insomnia: difficulty initiating sleep/ maintaining sleep, or poor quality sleep. By definition, insomnia occurs despite having adequate time and … Continue reading →

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Take care of your pearly whites

Posted on January 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

. . . I  know I’m not a dentist, but I do care for kids (and parents) who need dental advice.  Those pearly whites need some care to stay healthy. . . At physician visits, dental screening should start at … Continue reading →

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The low down on food poisoning

Posted on January 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have seen a “rash” of food poisoning patients this week in Wichita.  It’s time for some food safety education.  First off, the CDC defines a foodborne disease outbreak as any cluster of two or more people who develop similar … Continue reading →

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How much is a spoonful of sugar?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The National Safety Council’s data shows that non-narcotic and non-hallucinogenic drugs killed over 9,000 Americans in 2003 (most recent data). The importance of the DOSE and the FREQUENCY of medication cannot be understated. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, research … Continue reading →

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Stop your kid from starting smoking

Posted on January 1, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

90% of tobacco users start before age 18 (read this: while they still live in your home).  I am a mother of three who feels passionately about my children not using any form of tobacco. As a physician I have … Continue reading →

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Good Riddance Day! Emotional baggage be gone!

Posted on December 29, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Today NYC’s Times Square today hosts its fourth annual Good Riddance Day. This event allows individuals to bring paper (bills, love letters, photos, divorce decrees, notes of a least favorite memory) to ceremoniously shred. It is concrete, definitive and visual– … Continue reading →

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