Health and Wellness

Dust mites are microscopic insects in our homes. They don’t mean your house is dirty – mites live in millions of homes across the country. Although they do not bite or transmit disease, they are a major culprit for allergies, causing sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, cough and nasal congestion if you are allergic to them. Dust…

Dry eye is a very common condition in which the eye is not producing enough quality tears, resulting in itchy, red and sometimes inflamed eyes due to lack of lubrication on the cornea. One way to relieve this discomfort is to moisturize the eyes with artificial tears eye drops. However, there are several factors a…

Thanksgiving meals are great, especially when you get to share them with loved ones. However, traditional Thanksgiving dishes are high in carbs and calories, which can be counterproductive in achieving your weight loss goals. Here are five ways you can have a healthier Thanksgiving this year: 1. Substitute high-carb sides with vegetables Turkey is a…

Small clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon or rectum are called colon polyps. Although most polyps are harmless, some can develop into cancer. Who’s at risk? Most people who develop colon polyps are 50 or older. Additionally, patients with a family history of colon polyps or who have inflammatory intestinal…

Patients who commonly experience numbness in their fingers, toes, ears and tip of the nose may have more than the cool weather to blame. These are also symptoms of Raynaud’s syndrome, a common condition in the U.S., resulting in more than 200,000 cases per year. What is Raynaud’s syndrome? Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s…

October is Eczema Awareness Month. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a disease that causes the skin to become inflamed, usually on the arms and behind the knees, but it can occur anywhere on the skin. Due to skin inflammation, eczema can cause rashes, dryness, flaky skin, bumps, peeling, redness and extreme itchiness. It…