During parenthood and pregnancy, advice is plentiful. To help sort through the deluge of information, the OBGYNs at The Oregon Clinic offer 5 book recommendations for expecting parents. Common Sense…
Colonoscopy is more than a simple screening test for cancer. Colonoscopies prevent cancer because during the procedure, the physician can identify and remove precancerous polyps that would otherwise become cancer.…
Did you know that signals within your nervous system control your bladder function? It’s true. When your bladder is filling up, nerves in the low spinal area are activated and…
Large breasts can often impact a woman’s quality of life. Bra strap irritation, back problems, and rashes are only a few of the symptoms women with large breasts can suffer…
Early Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is characterized by the motor symptoms of tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement. These symptoms are — to varying degrees — related to a lack of dopamine (a chemical…
Ideal Protein incorporates low carb food intake for weight loss and for retraining your body to be more sensitive to insulin. Here are some benefits of a low-carb lifestyle Increases…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder and is estimated to affect 11% of the population worldwide. There are a variety of therapeutic approaches to treating…
Most people know that fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that has many health benefits. It is a plant material that resisits digestion by the enzymes normally present in your stomach. …
While we are lucky to have so much produce variety available to us at the grocery store, it is still best to use what is in season. Asparagus Although asparagus’s…
What’s the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian? This is a question many people are curious about, but don’t really know the answer to. What it means to be…
