Do you cough or feel short of breath all the time? Get frequent respiratory infections? Are you a smoker that uses an inhaler regularly? COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are lung diseases that affect millions of Americans and is the 3rd leading cause of death in the …
Vitamin supplementation is a topic frequently asked during visits with the doctor. What vitamin should I be on? How can I get tested for vitamin deficiency?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which encourages people to take part in early detection of the disease. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and early detection provides a 100% 5 year survival rate.
Do you have trouble sleeping, experience mood fluctuations or generally feel anxious all the time? These can be symptoms of underlying mood disorders and can be treated if diagnosed properly.
That time of the year is coming up again. Are you ready for flu season? Consider getting a flu shot in the next month to help protect yourself against this contagious illness all season long.
Austin is well known for several things; live music, local shops, and allergies. Allergies affect people from all walks of life and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. So what am I supposed to do for my allergies?
The New Year is here and you are probably thinking you should stick with your New Year’s resolution of losing some weight. Here are a few things to remember with weight loss and dieting….there is no quick weight loss!
The holiday season is upon us once again. It’s a great time to visit friends, family and relax during time off of school or work. Here are a few things to be mindful of during your festivities…
Prescription pain medications have surpassed heroin and cocaine as the leading cause of fatal overdoses per CDC statistics in 2009. 7 million people have admitted to the non-medical use of prescription pain medication.
A Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) is a physician who has been trained and practices Osteopathic medicine. In addition to their allopathic counterparts (M.D.), a D.O. must obtain a four year bachelor’s degree before entering a four year medical school.
