5 Wise Ways To Beat Seasonal Allergies: By Dr. Rebecca Wise 5 Wise Ways To Beat Seasonal Allergies: 1. Identify triggers (Are you allergic to pollen, dust, mold, animal dander?) 2. Avoid triggers when possible (being in an air-conditioned environment during peak hay-fever season, avoiding certain foods, and eliminating dust mites and animal dander from [...]
Free Rx Discount Cards – too good to be true? Free Rx Discount Cards – too good to be true? By Dr. Rebecca Wise A friend of mine asked me about a card he got in the mail that claimed to be a prescription discount card – up to 75% off – entirely free to [...]
Holiday Stressing You Out? Holiday Stressing You Out? Stress and depression are very common during the holidays with an enormous demand on our time, money, and emotion. Whether it’s a work party you have to attend, an unexpected gift you have to buy, or friends and family that expect you to host them in a [...]
Breast Self Exam Save your Ta-ta’s! Many of us wear pink in October every year to help raise awareness of Breast Cancer. We have pink ribboned shirts, pink bejeweled pens, and great Facebook status updates. All that lady-centered fun to help “save the ta-ta’s”. But, do you do the simplest thing for your own breasts [...]
What happens during a food-drug interaction? What happens during a food-drug interaction? When you get a prescription medication, there is often a sticker that says how to take the drug. For example, “take with food” or “take on an empty stomach” or “drink water” or “avoid dairy”. Food-drug interactions can happen with both prescription and [...]
Acne Vulgaris Its name says it all – Acne is Vulgar. The marks it causes are called “blemishes” because they mar an otherwise beautiful face. It can cause more mental anguish than just about any other physical difference among teenagers. Those are a lot of unpleasant statements about such a common condition! Maybe this article [...]
Traveling Health by Dr. Rebecca Wise At the end of winter in NW PA, folks often feel a little “cabin fever” and schedule a vacation to escape the weather. Time away from the rigors of daily life is important and can be a wonderful way to create memories to cherish for years to come. These [...]
What happens during a food-drug interaction? by Dr. Rebecca Wise When you get a prescription medication, there is often a sticker that says how to take the drug. For example, “take with food” or “take on an empty stomach” or “drink water” or “avoid dairy”. Food-drug interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) [...]
What is fever? by Dr. Rebecca Wise This is cold and flu season, and one of the most common complaints is fever. Fever (also called pyrexia) is defined as body temperature that is higher than normal for each individual. It generally indicates that there is an abnormal process occurring in the body. Exercise, hot weather, [...]
Diabetic Risks for Eye Disease by Dr. Rebecca Wise Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as complications of having diabetes. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness, but diabetic eye disease often can be treated before vision loss occurs. All people with diabetes [...]
Maintaining Your Personal Health Record by Dr. Rebecca Wise Since the first of the year, many people have gotten new insurance cards because of new plans or plan changes. Now, every time you visit a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider, a change in your record of your visit must be made. That means [...]
Exercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation by Dr. Rebecca Wise As we start the new year, lots of us make a resolution to exercise more. To be physically fit you do not have to exercise intensely for long periods of time. Experts agree that physical activity does not necessarily have to be vigorous, [...]
Reducing Medical Expenses: Part 2 by Dr. Rebecca Wise Save on prescription medications by ask for generics or larger quantities. Many insurance companies are now allowing you to get a 90 day supply instead of just a month at a time. However, if you cannot afford that large a quantity, ask the pharmacist to only [...]
Reducing Medical Expenses: Part 1 by Dr. Rebecca Wise September is Prostate Health Month, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and November is Diabetes Awareness Month which together bring attention to some major health issues every autumn. But, some of the things you have to do to stay healthy seem like a hassle. So, let’s [...]
Flu Shot: Got yours? by Dr. Rebecca Wise Influenza (Flu) Influenza (or flu) is a highly contagious viral respiratory tract infection. An estimated 5 to 20 percent of the population in the US contract influenza each year and approximately 36,000 of those who get the flu will die from it or from complications. Influenza is [...]
Flu Fact and Fiction: by Dr. Rebecca Wise What do you know about seasonal influenza? Stomach flu is the worst kind of flu. False – there is no such thing as “stomach flu”. Influenza is a respiratory illness. Stomach symptoms are usually from some other kind of microorganism. The CDC recommends that ONLY people 50 [...]
Trans Fats by Dr. Rebecca Wise Thanks to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), trans fats can no longer hide out incognito in your food. As of January 2006, trans fats joined saturated fat and dietary cholesterol on food labels—a move that could make a big difference in your health and that of your children. [...]
Sleep by Dr. Rebecca Wise Sleep, marvelous sleep. It’s one of those things you might take for granted—that is, until it eludes you. How much sleep is needed varies greatly by age and from individual to individual. Newborns can sleep away three-fourths of the day. Toddlers and preschoolers need 11 to 14 hours of sleep [...]
Skin rashes by Dr. Rebecca Wise A rash is a rash is a rash, right? Wrong. In fact, there are so many different types of skin rashes, you may find it hard to keep track of them all. Here’s a brief overview of just 10 of the more common types of skin rashes. 1. Eczema [...]
The Power of Meditation by Dr. Rebecca Wise Worry, anxiety and stress can be more than distractions. Continually replaying in your mind daily problems and fears can affect your mental and physical health. By controlling your attention as you meditate, you begin to feel more relaxed and at peace. And this peacefulness usually lasts far [...]
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