Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 24 November 2017

If your teenage daughter has asked to go on birth control pills, your initial reaction may be to say no. After all, many people believe that allowing teenagers to go on birth control pills only acts to encourage sexual activity. However, that's not necessarily true. In fact, many teens are already actively engaged in sexual intercourse before they think about birth control. Not only that, but birth control pills actually have a wide variety of health benefits. [Read More]

Posted on: 7 November 2017

Good sleep is important for so many reasons. There's nothing like waking up in the morning and feeling refreshed because you were able to get that deep, restorative sleep that is so vital for your health. Conversely, if you find that you feel no more rested upon waking up than you did when you laid down, it's time to take action. While over-the-counter sleep medicines can be helpful for a time, you need to get to the root of the issue. [Read More]

Posted on: 20 October 2017

Undertaking a strength training regimen can be essential for those that are wanting to improve their overall conditioning and appearance. For those that have limited experience with strength training, reviewing some tips will help you to ensure your training is as effective as possible. Monitor Your Diet In order for you to get the best results from your strength training, it is necessary to ensure that your body has the nutrients that it needs to build muscle tissue. [Read More]

Posted on: 25 September 2017

Spinal stenosis, a painful condition resulting from the narrowing of the vertebral canal, can severely limit your activities. Many people who decide to seek treatment for spinal stenosis wonder if they'll have to undergo surgery, but surgery is only one type of treatment. There are a range of more conservative treatments that may take longer to work but that can help you feel better without opening you up. Chances are your doctor will want to use a non-surgical method first anyway and leave surgery as a last resort, but in case he or she mentions surgery, here are some alternatives that you can ask about: [Read More]