5/11/2007 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
Take the Burn out of Heartburn
A natural solution to heal the stomach & stop the burn (more)


5/11/2007 - By Alireza Panahpour, DDS
A Healthy Mouth, A Healthy Body
“A smile will gain you ten more years of life.” -Chinese proverb

These words were written countless centuries ago, yet today they ring more true than ever. The links between oral health and overall health are being established on a near daily basis and the implications are astounding! Imagine if by simply brushing and flossing regularly, you were able to prevent a heart attack? We may not be there quite yet, however a definitive connection has been established between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications. And while the research moves forward, what we are learning today is that a healthy smile truly may add ten years to your life! (more)


7/1/2006 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D
Why Are We So Tired?
Are you one of the millions of Americans who are always tired? Do you feel that you can never catch up on your sleep or your energy reserves have been permanently depleted? Do you wonder if you will ever return to your normal self again? (more)


6/14/2006 - Leigh Erin Connealy, MD
Is It Your Stomach or Something Else?
While your Pancreas may not be something that you think about very often, it might just be time to take notice of this vitally important organ. Becoming in tune with the voice of your body can help you maintain good health and alert you to potential health concerns. The more knowledge that you have about your body, the easier it becomes to recognize those symptoms that something may not be right. By listening to the warning signs of your pancreas, you could potentially avoid developing diabetes, heart disease and even prevent pancreatic cancer. (more)


4/21/2006 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, MD
A Silent Intruder – Do You Have Kidney Disease?
High blood pressure and diabetes are the top two causes of kidney disease, a disease that can be deadly if not caught in its early stages. According to the National Kidney Foundation approximately 20 million Americans (1 in 9 adults) have the disease and another 20 million are at risk for it. Kidney disease is often a silent intruder and most don’t know that they have it until the disease has progressed to a life-threatening stage. In 2005 researchers reported that nearly half of the people in their study with an advanced form of kidney disease did not know they had weak or failing kidneys. If kidney disease is caught too late the “only” options for survival are a lifetime of dialysis or a kidney transplant. (more)