Medical

The current fiscal crisis and its widespread repercussions on our economy have most of us concerned with spending wisely.  Some unnecessary expenses can simply be eliminated in an effort to live conservatively; other expenditures, like healthcare, are not so easily dismissed.  Heightened financial awareness has brought a new and unprecedented emphasis on evidence-based healthcare; the primary objective being greater cost-effectiveness and a major reduction in overall costs.

We’re all familiar with the concept of the mind/body connection, that what we think affects how we feel — and vice versa.  But how real and relevant does that connection feel in your daily life?  To appreciate just how powerful the pathway between your mind and your body can be, think about the last time you were angry.  Did your heart beat faster?  Did your muscles tense up?  Did your face feel flush?  Did your breathing pattern change?

By now almost everyone has been warned about the damage the sun can cause to your skin.  But do you really know how to protect yourself properly?  Wearing your sunscreen at the beach or pool or on a hot sunny day is a start.  But what about all the other times you are exposed to the sun’s harmful rays?  UV ray exposure is accumulative, meaning even the small amount of time it takes to walk to your car, drive to school or work, or even sitting near a window, adds up over time. 

Neuromas are enlarged benign growths of nerves, most commonly between the third and fourth toes.  They are caused by tissue rubbing against and irritating the nerves. Pressure from poorly-fitting shoes or abnormal bone structure can create the condition as well.  Treatments include special shoes or inserts, cortisone injections, or physical therapy, but surgical removal of the growth is sometimes necessary.

The cell phone industry would certainly like to make us all believe that it’s not possible to live on this planet without owning a cell phone, and vendors can point to startling statistics such as the shipment of 256.4 million units in the first quarter of 2007.

Many of our patients have been talking about the results they have had from their successful DRX-9000 treatment.  It is with excitement and energy that they are spreading the news like wild fire.  I wanted to thank them for letting the community know that there truly is a non-surgical solution for chronic low back pain and that it is available through my office.

There is no practitioner more qualified to diagnose scoliosis than a chiropractor who evaluates spines and posture daily and utilizes full spine x-ray regularly.  A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that in-school scoliosis screenings were ineffective and stressed parents and health care practitioners should monitor youngsters for the condition.  Medical treatment is limited and therefore medical doctors often wait for a scoliosis to progress (if it is going to) to the point of requiring bracing or surgery.  The chiropractic approach involves applying treatment during the mild scoliotic phase in an effort to avoid invasive approaches.

Traditional Eastern Medicine provides customized treatment for both partners wanting to conceive.  Often the stresses of life, frustration, improper diet, inadequate rest, unhealthy emotions, lack of exercise, toxins, pollutants and genetic factors all lead to an imbalance in the body.  Traditional Eastern Medicine has the answers and practical solutions for you.

A growing and often overlooked health problem for children is back injury arising from over-loaded, ill-fitting backpacks.  Even though backpacks have long been a mainstay of student life, they can cause pain and injury at an alarming rate when used improperly.  While backpacks have become a convenient way for children to transport books, lunches and supplies to and from school, they can cause lasting back problems if they are overloaded and worn incorrectly.

Having cervical cancer screening exams with the Papanicolaou test also know as a “Pap smear” has become such a routine part of some women’s lives that the significance of this screening is often forgotten.  For those women that do not obtain this screening the incidence of cervical cancer increases.  The American Cancer Society estimates that about 10,520 cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States.

PDT stands for photodynamic therapy and is a combination of a light sensitizing topical drug called Levulan® and a light/laser.  This method can produce outstanding results in the treatment of pre-cancerous lesions or AK’s, acne, sun damage, or as a great skin rejuvenating treatment. 

Hippocrates once said, “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” 
Detoxification/Cleansing is the process of addressing the toxins in the body.  The liver, digestive tract, kidneys, bladder, lymphatic system, lungs, and skin are the major systems/organs that are involved in the neutralization and elimination of toxins.  Because we are exposed to high levels of foreign substances and over consume chemically-treated, synthetically-produced food, extra purification is needed.

A Common Ailment:
“Doctor, I’ve had this pain between my shoulder blades for two months now.  It just gradually came on and I can’t seem to get rid of it.  I put heat on it, tried to stretch it out, but nothing helps.”

Problem: Gum and bone disease (periodontal disease) that goes undetected
Solution: Promote health through awareness

Doctor, I’ve tried everything!  “Doctor, I’ve tried everything for my headache and nothing has helped.  I’ve had still x-rays, EEG’s, brain scans and CAT scans.  I’ve been to two neurologists, and to a neurosurgeon.  I’ve had my eyes tested and glasses checked.  I’ve been to a dentist to check my teeth and an ENT specialist to have my sinuses examined.  Nobody has found a thing wrong with me.  I keep getting these excruciating headaches.  I’ve tried tranquilizers, valium, codeine and anti-depressants.  Many times I’ve had to go to the emergency room for a shot of Demerol.  I’m beginning to think it’s futile to try anything.”

The rectum is the lower part of the large intestine.  At the end of the rectum is the anus, where stool pass out of the body.  Common rectal problems include itching, burning, pain, or bleeding in the rectal or anal area sometimes. These problems are often minor and will go away on their own or with treatment.

Dr. Fellows, a native of Illinois, studied in both the Midwest and Southern California. He graduated magna cum laude with a psychobiology major from the University of Southern California. He then earned his medical degree from the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago.

As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I have often been asked by patients: “Am I a good candidate for plastic or reconstructive surgery?”  Addressing this question is important to achieving the patient’s desired goals.