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Newsletter: Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s Foot Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have

Newsletter: Menopause
MENOPAUSE Is hormone replacement right for you? Overview Menopause is when periods stop for good. It’s diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period, vaginal

Newsletter: What is Palliative Care?
What is Palliative Care? Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care that focuses on improving the quality-of-life for people with serious or life-threatening

Tips for a Healthy & Happy New Year
Here are some tips from Dr. Guy to keep feeling your best! Volunteer and engage in your communityVolunteering boosts mental and emotional well-being and provides

November 2024 Newsletter: Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it’s marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a

October 2024 Newsletter: Lactose Intolerance
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE Do you often suffer from diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping, bloating, and gas? If you experience any of these symptoms on a regular basis

September 2024 Newsletter: Peripheral Neuropathy
Do you consistently experience prickling, tingling, tingling, pain or a numb sensation in your toes, feet or hands??? If so, you could be suffering from

August 2024 Newsletter: Fall Vaccines
Fall Vaccines Yes, it is that time of the year — time for your fall vaccine regimen.Vaccines available to help protect against common colds, the

July 2024 Newsletter: Nighttime Leg Cramps
Nocturnal muscle cramps are a common lower extremity condition that produces pain and can disrupt sleep. In the general population, they are present in 40

June 2024 Newsletter: Hiccups
Overview Hiccups are repeated spasms or sudden movements of the diaphragm that you can’t control. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from

May 2024 Newsletter : Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)
Overview Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that affects men only and becomes more common with age. It’s also called an enlarged prostate.

Dr. Guy’s April 2024 Newsletter: Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. Overview Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that

March 2024 Newsletter: Cellulitis
Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common bacterial skin infection. This is something I see quite often in the office. The affected skin is swollen and inflamed

February 2024 Newsletter: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Overview Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain,

January 2024 Newsletter: Viral Respiratory Infections
RSV — FLU — COVID We are in the thick of the cold and flu season — if you are not vaccinated against the flu

December 2023 Newsletter: Have You Heard About ‘Holiday Heart’?
Learn About “HOLIDAY HEART” and What You Can Do to Avoid It The hustle and bustle of the holidays can bring unexpected medical concerns, including increased

November 2023 Newsletter: Painful Intercourse?? Urinary Symptoms??
Many women who are in the peri-menopausal or post-menopausal period experience vaginal atrophy, or atrophic vaginitis, a condition characterized by the thinning, drying, and inflammation

October 2023 Newsletter: Do You Want To Live Longer and Healthier???
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE One person dies every 33 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. About 695,000 people in the United States died from heart

Dr Guy’s September 2023 Newsletter : Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a dental issue, but it is well known that inflammation of the gums can lead to more widespread inflammatory response and contribute

Dr. Guy’s July 2023 Newsletter : Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly occurs between your third and fourth toes. The condition can give you a burning sensation that