Posts by Gail Wheeler
Counting One Too Many Sheep?
by Gail Wheeler About 70 million adults suffer from sleep disorders. According to Cleveland Clinic there are approximately 80 different types of sleep disorders. Three of the top ones are:…
Read MoreYou Can Achieve It With FitMed
By Gail Wheeler Trying to lose weight and maintain healthy habits is NOT a failure of willpower. People who struggle with weight have impaired metabolic pathways that cause a decrease…
Read MoreLecture Series: Treatment of Complex Spinal Conditions
The Medical Center Lecture Series presents “Treatment of Complex Spinal Conditions” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Cultural Center Theatre. Raul Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., is a neurosurgeon and the…
Read MoreMedical Lecture Series 2023: The Brain-Gut Interface
The Medical Center kicks off the 2023 Lecture Series with Dr. Alok Madan’s presentation, “The Brain-Gut Interface: How the Gut Microbiome Affects and is Affected by Psychiatric Illness,” at 5…
Read MoreAllergic Reactions: Do You Know What to Do?
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your body’s immune system to certain foods. Foods such as milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish and soy are the most common triggers for…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure? Watch Those OTC Cold Medications
It’s cold and flu season! If you have high blood pressure, be sure to check the ingredients and warning labels on over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. Decongestants cause the most concern for…
Read MoreManage Your Arthritis
An estimated 58.5 million American adults have some type of arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, the tissues around the joint, and other connective…
Read MoreStay Healthy Checklist
Stay on the road to healthy habits by starting these steps and keeping them as a reminder when you stray. Health is a daily practice. “I totally regret eating healthy…
Read MoreOn Your Mark, Get Set … Get Fit!
Want to wrap up 2022 by looking and feeling your best? The Medical Center’s FitMed weight management program and CoolSculpting sessions are a great start toward accomplishing that goal. Dr.…
Read MoreGet Ready: Here Come the Holidays!
Let’s face it: Those Thanksgiving recipes tasted so delicious because they are usually high in salt, butter and sugar. And, it’s hard not to overindulge. … “Second helping, please?” Medical…
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