My child is now two, and I feel like my pediatrician is constantly bugging me about giving her one vaccine after the next. I am most worried about the MMR and the connection with autism. I know there is a debate in the medical community; do you think I should listen to the pediatrician and give all of the vaccines, including the MMR?
There is good scientific evidence for all of the vaccines that are recommended in the United States at this time, including the MMR. The studies which suggested a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism have been
Children and Immunizations
by Dean Heller MD August 10th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor, Health Observance Read More
When to Seek Help
by Jessica B. August 9th, 2012 | Mental Health
If you are suffering from mental health issues it can be difficult to decide when and where to seek help. The important thing to keep in mind is that mental health professionals are there to help and support you. Their main goal is to make sure you are on a path to healthy living and to support you in the best way.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of depression and helplessness and don’t feel like you are getting the support you need from friends and family, it is time to turn to a professional. Sometimes you need someone
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If you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of depression and helplessness and don’t feel like you are getting the support you need from friends and family, it is time to turn to a professional. Sometimes you need someone
Alternative Heart Therapies
by Kimberly Hays August 7th, 2012 | Heart Health
There are many heart conditions that can be caused by genetics, poor diet, and poor lifestyle choices. Because each person is treated on an individual basis for their heart issues, they can be prescribed a combination of medications for treatment.
Doctors are now recognizing that alternative medicines and therapies, such as herbs, vitamins, and meditation can be beneficial to heart health. While not all doctors are on board, most will still agree to the use of alternative medicines as a complementary addition to traditional Western treatments.
Be sure to speak with your heart doctor about whether these alternative treatments are
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Doctors are now recognizing that alternative medicines and therapies, such as herbs, vitamins, and meditation can be beneficial to heart health. While not all doctors are on board, most will still agree to the use of alternative medicines as a complementary addition to traditional Western treatments.
Be sure to speak with your heart doctor about whether these alternative treatments are
Why Warm Up?
by Lori Sciame August 6th, 2012 | Exercise
Cold muscles followed by intense exercise = pain. Â This is a lesson many of us may forget as we begin to take our exercise routines for granted. We may become lax about proper warm ups, which could lead to disastrous results, including muscle strain.
Did you know that cold muscles can not exercise as efficiently as muscles that have been sufficiently prepared for physical exertion? Â It is true that a cold muscle can not absorb shock or impact as readily as muscles that have been primed for the movement and/or the stress due to exercise.
In order to understand the importance
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Did you know that cold muscles can not exercise as efficiently as muscles that have been sufficiently prepared for physical exertion? Â It is true that a cold muscle can not absorb shock or impact as readily as muscles that have been primed for the movement and/or the stress due to exercise.
In order to understand the importance
Deep Vein Thrombosis
by Dean Heller MD August 3rd, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I flew home from Europe yesterday ,and today I woke up with my left leg swollen. What should I do?
You should go see your doctor immediately. While it is impossible to make the diagnosis without an examnation and diagnostic testing, your swollen leg is very worrisome for DVT. DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a blood clot which is commonly in the lower part of your leg. It causes swelling, and pain in the leg. The diagnosis is made with an ultrasound of the leg, which will show the clot. The treatment is with a blood thinner. For some
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You should go see your doctor immediately. While it is impossible to make the diagnosis without an examnation and diagnostic testing, your swollen leg is very worrisome for DVT. DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a blood clot which is commonly in the lower part of your leg. It causes swelling, and pain in the leg. The diagnosis is made with an ultrasound of the leg, which will show the clot. The treatment is with a blood thinner. For some