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- Cause Of Heart Palpitations May Not Be What You Think - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Stacy WishnerI occasionally see patients complaining of a fluttering heart, a sense of fullness in the chest, a pounding heart or skipped heartbeats. These sensations, also called heart palpitations, occur when the electrical system in the heart malfunctions. This malfunction disrupts the natural rhythm of ...
Views: 9532 - Sluggish? Bloated? You're Likely Toxic! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you bloated with puffy bags under your eyes? Feeling low on energy for no particular reason? You sleep well enough, you’re trying to eat healthy, you exercise a few times a week, and your life has nothing catastrophic happening at the moment. So why do you feel so blah? Well, if you’re ...
Views: 8725(1 vote) - Feeling bloated after eating that bagel? Read this! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you one of the millions of people who love bagels for breakfast or bread with dinner? Let’s face it bread is one of the staples in the food chain that has sustained hungry eaters for centuries. Why then is there so much talk about the adverse affects of consuming gluten? Bread is ...
Views: 8083(5 votes) - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In Men - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my male patients complain of being tired, stressed out, and just feeling like they’re burning the candle at both ends! I like to call this “too busy syndrome”, fatigue that’s caused by overly-busy schedules and not enough down-time to just hang-out and relax. There is a difference, ...
Views: 6721(2 votes) - Got That Lumpy, Bumpy Stuff? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most frequent complaints that I hear from my female patients concerns that cottage cheese-like, lumpy, bumpy fat that loves to collect on their thighs, upper arms and stomach area. It causes them to become very self-conscious, and even depressed to put on a pair of shorts or a bathing ...
Views: 4965 - Turn Off Post Nasal Drip And Breathe Easy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAt this time of year when temperatures are getting much cooler and it’s raining more often, I get a lot of patients coming in complaining of a chronic cough and feeling like there’s a faucet slow drip, drip, dripping in the back of their throat. These are common symptoms of a condition ...
Views: 4814 - Is Your Environment Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s that time of year when warmer weather returns and so do my patients with a whole host of symptoms and illnesses associated with their living environment! These can include allergic reactions to plants or to chemicals we come in contact with on a regular basis. I even see patients with upper ...
Views: 4611 - Pain...Numbness? Could It Be A Pinched Nerve? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you have ever suffered from a pinched nerve you know how painful it can be. Chances are you experienced numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve or a tingling, “pins and needles” feeling. Some of my patients tell me they feel a sharp or burning pain which is ...
Views: 4323(4 votes) - Balance Problems- Don't Ignore Them! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOn occasion, I hear from patients who complain of feeling dizzy as if they are going to fall when they turn their head suddenly, or lose their balance if they turn around in a circle. They may also admit to motion sickness, i.e., feeling a little dizzy and unstable riding a bike or traveling by ...
Views: 4089 - Beat The Effects Of Sleep Deprivation! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn today's busy world, many of my patient's complain of not sleeping well. They burn the candle at both ends and may wind up not going to bed until 3 or 4 a.m. and get up again at 7 a.m. to start another workday! This is a destructive pattern that can wreak havoc on your health. The ill ...
Views: 3958 - Wrinkle Creams: What Works - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMy patients often ask me if there is anything they can do to get rid of those unsightly parentheses-like lines on the sides of their mouth, or those crinkly crow’s feet around their eyes. They want to know if I know of some magic wrinkle cream that will erase the lines that seem to have sprouted ...
Views: 3630(1 vote) - Boost Your Brain Power And Memory Over 40! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerFrequently my over-40 patients start getting a little anxious when they begin experiencing “brain fog” and forgetting some things like a name, where they put their keys, appointments, if they took their medications, etc. They fear these lapses may be symptoms of Alzheimer or some other ...
Views: 3495 - Stress Creates Neck And Shoulder Pain - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately I’ve seen patients with a lot of muscle tension in their neck and shoulders. Their shoulders are hunched up under their ears, and their necks so stiff they can barely move them. Severe neck and shoulder stiffness and pain may require physical therapy to alleviate symptoms, but I’d like to ...
Views: 3445(1 vote) - Blisters And Bunions: Soothe Them Fast! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAt this time of year many of my patients are attending holiday parties. This can mean being on your feet for long periods of time, standing, dancing, walking, in new, stiff dress shoes and high heels which can cause a real pain in the foot, namely that of blisters and bunions! Especially if ...
Views: 3136 - Keep Sex Over The Top, Not Over The Hill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerThe movie Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, both in their 60s may have done more for ‘mature lovers’ egos and sex lives than Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra! The scene where they have sex for the first time is both hilarious and touching and speaks of the issues over-50 ...
Views: 3085(1 vote) - Feature Article - Headache? Stiff Neck? Check Your Ergonomics! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLike most of my patients, you probably spend at least 8 hours a day working. For whatever your profession is, a set of ergonomics has been developed for it. The science of ergonomics was created to design workplace environments, furniture, devices, and specific positions that would allow people ...
Views: 2922(1 vote) - Is Slouching To Blame For Your Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“Stand up straight, shoulders back, don’t slouch, tighten your tummy muscles, and tuck in your glutes!” If you remember to do all these things on a daily basis, your back will thank you for it. At least that’s what most people think. As a matter of fact, patients naturally assume that poor ...
Views: 2823 - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -The Longer You Wait, The Worse It Gets! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMore and more patients come to me convinced they know the nature of their medical condition. It’s not surprising because people nowadays “google” everything and sometimes find out more than they need to know. Just yesterday, I saw a patient who swore she had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because ...
Views: 2783(1 vote) - How To Eat Fish To Benefit Your Health! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerMy patients and I are lucky. We live in an area surrounded by the ocean and several big lakes. Not only is it a beautiful environment but it is home to one of the best foods you can eat, fish, which is abundant here. There are many great fish restaurants in this area that are always packed with ...
Views: 2634 - Should You Trust Your PSA Scores? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMost of my male patients undergo routine, annual PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing. 9 times out of 10, the result comes back within range of normal, or negative as does their physical exam. At other times, a PSA test may come back as elevated, outside of the normal range, and then I have ...
Views: 2622(2 votes) - Herpes...The Love Bug 2010 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like many of my patients who are old enough to remember when “The Love Bug” (what the media termed the herpes virus), reached near epidemic levels back in the 70’s, you may wonder if a cure has been found in the last 40 years or if it’s still a problem as a sexually transmitted ...
Views: 2506 - Aging And Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“My memory seems to be going” is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients these days. From losing keys, forgetting appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, where the car was parked, these little lapses in memory are fairly common. When my patients experience these memory glitches, ...
Views: 2376(2 votes) - Guard Against Summer Ear Injuries! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith summer just around the corner, I know I’m going to start seeing a lot more patients with ear complaints and injuries. Why? Many ear conditions and injuries arise from things associated with warm weather and busier outdoor activity, like water sports, motorcycles, and amusement park rides, ...
Views: 2298(2 votes) - Are Low T-Levels And Poor Sleep Related? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you one of those guys who are burning the candle at both ends and maybe only getting 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night? Are you also one of those guys having problems with his sex drive and feeling out of sorts? Well, recent studies done in the last 3 years show that these symptoms could all be ...
Views: 2212(2 votes) - Medications: Are You Taking Too Many Prescription Drugs? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Stacy WishnerI recently discovered that a few of my over-40 patients appeared to be over-medicated from a combination of prescription drugs they had been given by different doctors. They came in complaining of not feeling well and said that they had been taking all of their prescriptions. When I asked ...
Views: 2094 - Heart Health And Clean Arteries - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerClogged arteries are responsible for a number of ailments including heart pain, high blood pressure, and peripheral arterial disease. Many of my male patients are shocked when I tell them that plaque build-up may even be causing their erectile dysfunction. How can that be? All of these ...
Views: 2038(2 votes) - Prescription Drugs And Your Memory- Part II - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn Part I of Memory and Aging, I explained to you how growing older can affect your memory. I also gave you some brain-healthy things you can do to keep that incredible shoulder-top computer retrieving all its data well into your advanced years. Here in Part II, I would like to talk to you ...
Views: 2001(2 votes) - Foot And Heel Pain - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerA patient named Richard recently came to me for what he described as pain in his heel. His story is not unlike others I’ve heard and I believe it’s worth repeating in his own words: “I’m a construction worker and have to be on my feet most of the time. My feet never gave me any trouble until ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Re-Energize Your Libido With The Right Foods! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most common complaints I hear from many of my over-45 age patients is that their love-battery seems to be permanently low and they just can’t seem to re-charge it. They’ve tried Viagra, sexy videos, devices, bought new wardrobes, but still their love life seems to be more fizzle than ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - If You Live With A Smoker, You're A Smoker Too! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerI have several patients who are nonsmokers. So they think. They don’t actively put a cigarette to their lips and smoke it, but if they’re living with someone, or are consistently around someone who smokes in their presence, I make a note in their chart as, second hand smoker. That’s right. ...
Views: 1894(1 vote) - Banish Brain Drain And Sharpen Your Mind - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOften, many of my over-40 patients will tell me that they have “fuzzy”, or even scattered, thinking. They can’t remember where they put their keys or their wallet and may even have difficulty recalling a person’s name or the name of something they use every day! This causes a lot of concern that ...
Views: 1777(2 votes) - Stop The Itch! Protect Your Skin From Eczema! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDo you suffer with scaly, itchy skin that blisters and peels? I know this may sound like a dreadful condition to live with but the truth is that eczema is on the rise. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, 9 – 30% of the U.S. population has some type of skin ...
Views: 1775(3 votes) - Tired? Short Of Breath? You May Be Anemic! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerToday, I’d like to talk to you about a common ailment that many of my patients are found to have. It’s one of those conditions whose symptoms can range from mild and fleeting to dramatic and scary. It’s called anemia and it can go undiagnosed for a long time. Anemia affects many Americans, ...
Views: 1758 - Do You Have This Silent Disease? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen I examine a patient for the first time, I quickly assess their overall health by looking in their mouth. That’s right. The condition of their mouth and teeth can tell me a lot about what other health problems they may have. You may wonder, isn’t ‘mouth health’ the concern of a dentist? ...
Views: 1757 - The Ancient Power Of Medicinal Herbs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately, more and more of my patients have expressed an interest in using herbs for their specific health concerns. They are concerned, as am I, about side effects, as well as rising costs of prescription drugs with health care insurance issues being what they are these days. Herbs have been ...
Views: 1696(3 votes) - Causes And (Natural) Remedies For Migraines - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith all the stressors of today’s hectic paced lifestyles and economic uncertainty, less than optimal nutrition, and deprived sleep patterns, it’s no wonder more and more of my patients complain of getting headaches. Did you know that about 90% of the population gets at least 1 headache a year? ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Fiber Fights Belly Fat And Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my busy practice, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “Dr. Rosenberg, how can I get rid of all this belly fat?” Well, I’d like to share with you some exciting results of a new study out of the University of Southern California. The study found that by just adding 6 grams more of ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Flu- Get The Facts, Skip The Myths! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerThis is the time of year when I may see several patients with symptoms of what they call “a touch of the flu” - a little sneezing, perhaps some coughing, maybe a sore throat, some chest congestion, tired, headachey, maybe even a little queasy stomach with some diarrhea. More often than not, ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Don't Delay...Get That Mole Checked Out Today! - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOf all the skin conditions I treat on a daily basis, moles and skin tags are by far the most common. As a matter of fact it is normal for adults to have between 10-40 moles by adulthood with the majority appearing during the first 20 years of a person’s life. Although they are a nuisance and ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - Ways Of Preventing Back Pain -Part I - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like millions of other Americans, chances are you take your back for granted. That is until you wake up one morning unable to move or you experience excruciating pain. You may wonder what happened and how it got to be this bad! Experts say the most common reason for back pain is ...
Views: 1528 - Thyroid — A Metabolic Roller Coaster! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerToday, I’d like to talk to you about thyroid disease. It’s estimated that 59 million Americans have thyroid disease being either hypo (too low) or hyper (too high). They are opposites on the thyroid functioning spectrum with treatment of one sometimes resulting in the other. The thyroid is ...
Views: 1465 - From Chickenpox To Shingles...Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my patients are over the age of 50 and as a result may have more skin related conditions than people who are younger. One such condition that seems to be more common in older people is Shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is estimated that half the population who ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Dry Eyes Making You Want To Cry? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my over 40 patients complain of dry, burning, itching eyes and ask me what they can do about them. Well, you can do a lot, I tell them. You see, dry eyes are a common occurrence in those of us past age 40, especially women in menopause where hormonal changes can cause dryness throughout ...
Views: 1414 - Ways Of Preventing Back Pain- Part II - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen it comes to your back, you can’t be too careful! Sometimes all it takes is the slightest move or twist to lay you up for days, even weeks at a time. You know what its like if you’ve ever suffered from severe back pain. It makes you feel older than you are and you ask yourself what caused ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Botox...The Next Best Thing To A Facelift? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s hard to believe that people would actually pay to have their faces injected with a bacterium that causes paralysis of the face muscles. But that is of course what millions of Americans do every year and the number continues to increase. Since the procedure received FDA approval in April ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Carbon Monoxide: Don't Let It Sneak Up On You - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s that time of year again when the days are getting shorter and cooler, furnaces are starting to kick on again, and flu season is just around the corner. It’s the time when many of my patients come to me complaining of certain symptoms that they think may be the flu. However, when I ask ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Are You Rusting Away? Stop It With Antioxidants! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOf all the things we have to concern ourselves with, preventing “internal rust” is not likely to be on your list. However, it should be as it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health not only to stay looking and feeling younger but to avoid serious disease. But what do I ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Have a heart! Protect yours naturally! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of the requests for health advice I get from my patients involve taking care of their heart – what can they do to prevent or improve heart ailments? I’m always pleased when a patient wants to take a pro-active role in their heart health as it is one of the most important things you can ...
Views: 1193(5 votes) - Scars: How To Prevent And Diminish Them - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Stacy WishnerI would bet that if I did a survey amongst my patients, just about all of them would have at least one scar, big or small, somewhere on them. In fact, about 43 million Americans have scars of all types, sizes and severity. Even though they’re so common, scars anywhere on your body, especially ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - The Sweet Health Benefits Of Sour Foods - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAs a young man, I remember my grandmother trying to give me sauerkraut for dinner once and making the worst face possible in response to which my grandmother laughed and said, “Sauerkraut is not only good, it’s good for you!” When I tell my patients about sauerkraut as a health food, they make ...
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