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To Medicate or Not to Medicate?

By Riva Preil Perhaps this would have been Shakespeare’s question had the medical technology at our disposal been available to him. The questions we are able to ask nowadays far surpass those asked even one generation ago thanks to the vast amount of research...
Lymphatic Drainage and Diet

Lymphatic Drainage and Diet

By Roseanne C. Schoen, PT, DPT, LLCC There is no specific lymphedema diet, but there are some general guidelines to follow: -Limit salt intake- try to avoid processed foods or foods with high sodium content which can cause fluid retention and increased swelling...
Lymphatic Drainage and Diet

Lymphatic Drainage. and Diet

By Roseanne C. Schoen, PT, DPT, LLCC There is no specific lymphedema diet, but there are some general guidelines to follow: -Limit salt intake- try to avoid processed foods or foods with high sodium content which can cause fluid retention and increased swelling...

Vaccine Provides Dual Protection!

By Riva Preil Approximately 70% of cervical cancer is caused by two types of human papillomaviruses (HPV), HPV 16 and HPV 18. In addition, it is believed that many cases of oropharyngeal cancers, especially amongst heterosexual males, are caused by sexually...
Beat the Heat!

Beat the Heat!

By Riva Preil   During these hot and humid summer days, it’s important to be mindful of taking appropriate precautions to stay healthy. Unfortunately, hundreds of deaths occur in the United States annually due to extreme heat. Taking the proper precautions to ensure...