Health Tips

Constipation is clinically defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or when your stool is hard. When you’re “backed-up” you can feel bloated and have a dull pain in your belly. Constipation is very common and is usually treated successfully with home remedies and lifestyle modifications. “Fiber plays the biggest role in…

Healthy relationships are key to your overall wellness. Research shows that social relationships affect not only your mental health, but physical health too — with both short-term and long-term effects. The key is that the relationship is a positive one – where it’s with a spouse, significant other, family, friends or in the community, such…

Diabetes is the No. 1 cause of kidney failure, according to the American Kidney Fund. This is because several health issues associated with diabetes are also major risk factors for kidney disease. So it’s important for diabetic patients to be aware of them. The link between diabetes and kidney disease Diabetes can hinder the kidneys’…

When spring rolls around, many doctors brace for an influx of patients with sniffles and sneezes. That’s because not only can spring be a time of heightened cold and flu activity, but also a time of increased pollen levels and seasonal allergy symptoms that affect a large number of people. Many patients are not aware…

People choose a vegan or vegetarian diet for a multitude of reasons. Regardless of your reasoning, eating a plant-based diet has been shown to have positive health impacts. But before making big changes to your diet, talk with your doctor about your plans. When going vegetarian or vegan, there are some special considerations to keep…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a group of gastrointestinal symptoms characterized by abdominal pain and change in bowel function. It is an extremely common health issue impacting patients physically, socially and emotionally. While the cause of IBS is unknown, it does not lead to damage of the intestinal lining or increase the risk of…