Category Archives: Urgent Care

Here is some information that might surprise you. The health hazards associated with aluminum are every bit as dangerous as those associated with cigarettes – the only difference is that aluminum is often hidden in everyday products, so you can’t just ‘give it up.’  According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, aluminum ...click here to read more

When the Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011 it put a lot of people’s minds at ease about food consumption in America. It gave many people the impression there would be fewer emergency situations associated with food. The Act however; only covers bacteria, and Americans are now ...click here to read more

There are many foods that might trigger thoughts of incredible stomach upset, sickness or worse. Undercooked and expired food may give you a bit of a gag to think about, and these are the sorts of foods that are household names that you should be careful consuming. Chicken that isn’t cooked properly for one. We ...click here to read more

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male reproductive organs such as the testes and the prostate.  Although produced by both sexes, the amount of testosterone in males is generally 20 times greater than that produced by females and this lower amount allows females to develop female reproductive organs.  Measurement of testosterone generally ...click here to read more

Energy drinks are very popular in North America. Last year sales exceeded 12 billion dollars and the projection 5 years from now is just over 20 billion. This is despite that fact that energy drinks continue to get negative publicity. Energy Drinks – The True Emergency Over the last few years there have been a ...click here to read more

Chief Scientific Advisor Dr. Victor Marchione Shares His Views on Diet Soda Every time I see a friend or a loved one crack open a can of diet soda, and especially if I hear of one of my patients drinking them, I can’t help but shudder. Unfortunately, the majority of the population has been brainwashed ...click here to read more

A healthy lifestyle is strongly associated with eating fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, coupled with sufficient hours of sleep and regular exercise.  Fruits and vegetables have been considered as natural food items that are rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fiber that could improve digestion.  Citrus fruits, including lemons, oranges, ...click here to read more

Calcium is an essential mineral that is present in bones and teeth.  Its also plays an important role in various cellular functions, assisting in the transport of molecules in and out of cells.  Calcium also helps in muscle contraction, as well as in the control of nerve activity and excitability.  Physicians generally prescribe calcium supplements ...click here to read more

Your liver is crucial to your health. Proper liver function is required in order for your liver to cleanse your blood, regulate your cholesterol levels, break down hormones and drugs, manufacture bile, stabilize blood sugar levels, and perform over 500 other important functions in your body. Unfortunately, your liver is very susceptible to abuse and ...click here to read more

Some of the fish products that you purchase and consume may not be what you think they are.  A new study from Oceana shows that many retailers and restaurants regularly mislabel fish products that they sell to consumers.  This is cause for concern as consuming mislabeled food products can lead to sickness and emergency situations ...click here to read more

Many senior citizens are on some kind of regime with their medications, treatment and vitamins and mineral schedules. There are more who have been taking the same treatments or medications for so many years it has just become second nature. But one thing that might surprise you, and has proven to be quite dangerous, is ...click here to read more

If you’re at a pub having a few drinks and you’re thinking about reaching for a cigarette, you may want to think twice.  New research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has shown that smoking can actually make your hangovers worse which may leave you wondering if you should finally quit ...click here to read more

Many people regularly drink alcohol and never develop a drinking problem.  However, this isn’t the case for everyone.  Many people do develop drinking problems and become dependent on alcohol. If you’ve ever questioned if you have a drinking problem, you more than likely do. And if friends or family seem concerned about your drinking, you ...click here to read more

It could seem harmless enough. But a frightening new study has given some perspective to the dangers of a popular fruit juice and the potential damage it could cause. The new study has shown that grapefruit juice could be linked to a drug overdoses which could come as a shock to anyone who drinks this ...click here to read more