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  • Anorexia Nervosa
    Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder. People with eating disorders have problems with their eating behavior, thoughts, and emotions.  They have a distorted body image and attempt to control their weight by controlling their food intake.  People ... Read More
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  • Arthritis
    Arthritis is a common disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility, and swelling.  Arthritis is actually a term for a group of over 100 diseases that affect the muscle and skeletal system, particularly the joints.  Arthritis alters the cartilage in ... Read More
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  • Balanced Diet and Nutrition
    The food that you eat can directly affect your health.  As Americans are facing higher rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, it is more important than ever to make sure that you and your family are eating a ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Bulimia
    Bulimia is a type of eating disorder.  People with eating disorders have problems with their eating behavior, thoughts, and emotions.  They have a distorted body image and attempt to control their weight by controlling their food intake.  People with bulimia ... Read More
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  • Colonoscopy
    A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to view the inside lining of the entire colon.  A scope is a long thin tube with a light and a viewing instrument that sends images to a monitor.  The scope ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomy
  • Compulsive Overeating
    Compulsive overeating is a disorder of eating behaviors.  People who compulsively overeat will continuously eat throughout the day or experience repeated episodes of consuming very large amounts of food.  They are most frequently overweight and males.  Compulsive overeating can lead ... Read More
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  • Constipation
    Constipation refers to a change and decrease in bowel movements.  Constipation can be very uncomfortable but is rarely linked to a serious medical condition.  It can cause hard stools that are difficult and painful to pass. A poor diet, poor ... Read More
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  • Depression
    Depression is a real medical condition that is treatable.  Depression is not a “normal part” of every day life.  Common symptoms of depression include feeling sad, irritable, tired, and uninterested in activities that used to be enjoyable.  Everyone feels this ... Read More
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  • Diarrhea
    Diarrhea is a very common condition for people of all ages.  A viral infection, such as the stomach flu, or a bacterial infection most frequently causes diarrhea.  Less commonly, diarrhea is associated with an underlying medical condition.  Symptoms include the ... Read More
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  • Erectile Dysfunction
    Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse.  It is normal for men to have trouble maintaining an erection from time to time.  However, if it occurs more than 25% of the time, it may be time ... Read More
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  • Exercise Therapy - Chiropractic Treatment
    Exercise therapy is a part of chiropractic care that focuses on helping the body function at a higher level of efficiency.  Exercise is important for helping all body systems function optimally while preventing injury and deterioration.  Exercise therapy may help ... Read More
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  • Exercise Therapy - Pain Management
    Exercise therapy focuses on helping the body function at a higher level of efficiency.  Exercise is important for helping all body systems function optimally while preventing injury, pain, and deterioration.  Exercise therapy may help improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and posture.  ... Read More
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  • Gallbladder Disease/Gallstones
    Gallbladder disease is caused by conditions that slow or block the flow of bile from the gallbladder.  Bile is a fluid that breaks down fat during the digestive process.  Inflammation or gallstones can block the bile flow.  Gallstones are solid ... Read More
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  • Gas and Bloating
    Gas symptoms occur daily as part of your normal digestive process.  Belching, burping, and passing gas (flatulence) eliminates gas from your digestive tract.  Excess gas can cause discomfort, pain, and bloating. Gas symptoms are produced by swallowed air and the breakdown ... Read More
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  • Gastric Banding
    Obesity is a growing nationwide epidemic. Obesity is associated with serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.  Doctors may recommend the gastric banding weight loss surgery for people that are very obese and have not lost ... Read More
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  • Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenteritis is irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.  It is most frequently caused by viral or bacterial infection.  Symptoms of gastroenteritis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Usually, treatment is aimed at preventing dehydration.  Certain bacterial causes are ... Read More
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  • GERD (Reflux)
    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive condition.  It is also called Peptic Esophagitis and Reflux Esophagitis.  GERD results when stomach contents and stomach acids enter the esophagus.  The esophagus is the tube that transfers food from your throat to ... Read More
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  • Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction (MI)
    A heart attack is a life-threatening emergency condition.  Heart attack, medically termed myocardial infarction (MI), is the leading cause of death for men and women.  A heart attack occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygenated blood and ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Heart Disease
    Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is a common problem in the United States.  It occurs when the heart and blood vessels do not function properly.  The most common cause is narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply blood ... Read More
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  • Hiatal Hernia
    A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm, the muscle inside of the chest wall.  A hiatal hernia may cause no symptoms.  However, symptoms can occur from the back up of stomach acids, air, or ... Read More
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  • High Blood Pressure - Hypertension (HTN)
    High blood pressure, or hypertension (HTN), is a common condition in the United States.  High blood pressure is termed a “silent killer” because it usually does not have symptoms but can cause significant cardiovascular and organ damage.  The only way to know ... Read More
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  • High Cholesterol - Dyslipidemia
    High cholesterol occurs when there is too much or an unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood.  Your body needs some cholesterol for healthy functioning but too much is dangerous to your health.  High cholesterol has no symptoms.  The only ... Read More
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  • Hypothyroidism
    Hypothyroidism is a condition that most often occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.  Your thyroid gland is located at the front of your neck.  Thyroid hormones regulate your body metabolism.  Metabolism refers to all of ... Read More
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  • Indigestion
    Indigestion is a common condition and affects people of all ages.  Indigestion can occur for many reasons.  Cigarette smoking and the consumption of certain foods, medications, and alcohol can contribute to indigestion.  Indigestion can be a symptom of stress.  Some ... Read More
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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It is also referred to as nervous indigestion, spastic colon, and functional bowel disease. IBS is defined by the symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation for a prolonged ... Read More
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  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
    Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that is used to help people with significant obesity lose weight.  The surgery reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the small intestine.  As a result, people feel full sooner and eat ... Read More
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  • Low Back Pain
    The vertebrae in your lower back are larger than in any other part of your spine. Vertebrae are the series of bones that align to form your spine. The spinal section in your lower back is called the lumbar spine. ... Read More
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  • Lower GI Series /Barium Enema
    A Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Series or Barium Enema test provides a series of X-ray images of the large intestine.  A barium enema can be used to screen for colon cancer and bowel diseases.  Prior to taking X-rays, barium, a chalky ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyDiagnosis
  • Menopause
    Menopause is a normal and natural part of a woman’s aging process.  Menopause, commonly called “the change of life”, occurs around the age of 50.  During this time, hormones change and menstruation (“getting periods”) stops.  Common symptoms include hot flashes, ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Metabolic Syndrome
    Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe the combined effects of several conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.  The conditions include high blood pressure, resistance to insulin, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and obesity ... Read More
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  • Obesity & Sleep: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    People with significant obesity are at risk for developing obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS).  OHS results when the body does not receive enough oxygen and does not eliminate enough carbon dioxide while breathing during sleep.  OHS can cause extreme daytime sleepiness ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Pediatrics - Weight Management
    Weighing too much or too little can be a problem.  In the United States, weighing too much is the more common situation.  It can be unhealthy to be underweight or overweight.  Of growing concern, many Americans are becoming obese, which ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Physical Therapy: An Overview
    An injury, illness, chemotherapy, bed rest, inactivity, or disease may change the amount of control that you have over moving your body.  Alterations in your health status may result in poor endurance, decreased muscle movement, paralysis, and loss of balance, ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Preparing for Surgery
    Surgery can be an overwhelming experience.  It is important to go into your surgery feeling secure and confident.  This guide will help you to understand what to expect.   Understand the procedure Talk to your doctor.  Learn what to expect before, during ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Progressive Strengthening
    Progressive strengthening exercises are used in rehabilitation to increase muscle strength, tone, size, and function.  Progressive strengthening is also referred to as “progressive resistance,” “exercise progression,” and the “overload principle.”  Injury, disease, and neurological disorders, such as stroke or traumatic ... Read More
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  • Progressive Strengthening Exercises
    Progressive strengthening exercises are used in rehabilitation to increase muscle strength, tone, size, and function.  Progressive strengthening is also referred to as “progressive resistance,” “exercise progression,” and the “overload principle.”  Injury, disease, and neurological disorders, such as stroke or traumatic ... Read More
    IntroductionTreatment
  • Sleep Apnea
    Sleep apnea is a common and under-diagnosed sleep disorder.  It causes repeated episodes of stopped breathing (apneic episodes) and startling or gasping for air during sleep.  People with sleep apnea frequently do not realize that they have it.  The consequences ... Read More
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  • Stroke - CVA
    A stroke or a “brain attack” is an emergency medical condition.  It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is stopped or reduced for a period of time.  Your brain controls the life sustaining functions of your body.  It ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Symptoms of Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Stroke
    Heart Disease   Heart disease is termed “a silent threat” because many people do not experience symptoms until a heart attack or stroke occurs.  Cardiovascular symptoms that require immediate emergency medical attention include chest pain, shortness of breath, pain or numbness in ... Read More
    Introduction
  • The Digestive System/How it works
    Whenever you eat and drink, food travels through your digestive system for processing.  Your body absorbs nutrients and removes waste products via your digestive system.  As water is absorbed from your digestive system, the waste products become more solid and ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomy
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
    An Upper Gastrointestinal Intestinal (GI) Endoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to view the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.  This test is also called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or a gastroscopy.  An ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCauses
  • Upper GI Series/ Barium Swallow
    An Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Series or Barium Swallow provides a set of X-rays showing the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.  Before the X-rays are taken, barium, a chalky substance, is swallowed.  The barium provides an image of the upper gastrointestinal ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCauses
  • Weight Management
    Weighing too much or too little can be a problem.  In the United States, weighing too much is the more common situation.  It can be unhealthy to be underweight or overweight.  Of growing concern, many Americans are becoming obese, which ... Read More
    Introduction

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