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Hyperthroidism, an overactive gas pedal to our body…

Posted on May 8, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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!

Posted on May 1, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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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Does acupunture help prevent migraines?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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 pick a probiotic?

Posted on April 17, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

How to pick a probiotic? Did you know that in 2012 3.8 million adults and 300,000 children were known to be taking probiotics?! This is a 400% increase in 5 years. What does a probiotic do? It transiently changes the … Continue reading →

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NEW Cancer Screening Recommendations

Posted on April 10, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

NEW Cancer Screening Recommendations. To help diagnose breast cancer, the American Cancer Society suggests mammography starting at 45 years of age with annual screening until 54 years of age and then every other year after 54. To prevent cervical … Continue reading →

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AARP Bulletin with medical tips from yours truly!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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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Kidneys. How important are they?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Kidneys. How important are they? REALLY IMPORTANT. I have told my kids that the organs that I think are most importance… in order of importance is the brain, then heart, then the kidney. Kidney disease affects 47 million people in … Continue reading →

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Why are you hoarse? What should you do?

Posted on March 13, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Why are you hoarse? What should you do? There are a multitude of causes of hoarseness. Hoarseness is a common presentation to primary care physicians. The causes range from inflammatory processes to psychiatric disorders to more serious systemic, neurologic or … Continue reading →

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Who needs sleep apnea screening? And why?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

The USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) is a conservative group that reviews data to give guidelines for physicians. The USPSTF has recently given recommendations on WHO should be screened for sleep apnea. Who should NOT be screened for … Continue reading →

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Radon. What is it? Should I test for it? Should I even be concerned?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Radon. What is it? Should I test for it? Should I even be concerned? Radon is a unique environmental health risk. It comes from uranium and radium natural decay. Radon is a greater source of natural radiation than exposure to … Continue reading →

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