Once again, flu season is upon us here in CT. Watch to find out what Dr. Silverstein recommends for protecting yourself against infection and, should you become infected, what to take to feel better. As a bonus, hear the doctor's thoughts on chocolate, and the Hemosure, a quick and easy way to test for colorectal cancer at home. … [Read more...]
Why is the Preventive Medicine Center special?
Cancer Facts About 7,000 Connecticut residents died from cancer in 1990. Nearly 1 in 4 people in the USA develop cancer-men and women. In 1990 there were 1 million new cases of cancer in the USA. More than 4 per week of alcohol drinks (1 beer=1 glass of wine/shot of whiskey) may increase your risk of throat, esophagus, stomach and liver cancer. In 1990 there were … [Read more...]
Ulcer Disease and You
Ulcer Disease And You Ulcer disease can occur from childhood into the 80's, usually from ages 20 through 50. Generally this is an uncomfortable, rather than a life-threatening, disorder. Ulcer symptoms are a burning or aching pain just below the breast bone in the upper belly. This frequently feels "hot" or "gnawing" and can go straight through the back. These are the usual, … [Read more...]
Pills As Surgery
Pills As Surgery In a humorous sense, what I am about to say is obvious. The only way to live your life is to be well. However, there are conditions which arise that may call for you to: Change what you're doing to correct/prevent a problem. Take medication for a problem. Have surgery for a problem. For all of us, the ideal is to follow number 1: quit doing what we … [Read more...]
An Approach to Dealing with Ovarian Cysts
An Approach To Dealing With Ovarian Cysts Discontinue all dairy products!!!! Try to do this as best you can being accurate, not rigid in the beginning. Do not feel this has to be 100% immediately. To end the problem, however, this must be 100%. Not even a drop a month! Make your diet as much as possible be organic, whole and unprocessed foods, such as brown … [Read more...]