Maintaining regular wellness visits for children is essential throughout a child’s development and into their young adult life. These regular wellness visits allow the child’s pediatrician to evaluate their physical, emotional, social well-being, as well as prevent any developing health problems or concerns. Pediatricians keep children on track for essential …

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 20 percent of Americans suffer with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid frequently rises up into the esophagus. When the stomach acid reaches the lining of the esophagus, a burning sensation in the chest …

By Ginger Lettelleir Recently I was talking to a friend who told me that he has never had a massage. He said, “Guys don’t get massages.” This was surprising to hear considering the many benefits of regular massage therapy. Spa therapy is a way to provide a reset for your …

When you see your physician regularly, your overall health is maximized because you and your healthcare provider have a better understanding of your health history. In addition, they communicate with the specialists that you see, they take notice of changes in your health more readily, and they keep track of …

TouchStone Home Care specializes in working with seniors and their family who may need help to continue living at home and requires assistance with their activities of daily living. Our home care specialist can assist seniors and our broad range of services can be individually tailored to meet your family’s …

By: James Leiber, DO Hip Labrum Tears Think of the hip labrum as a gasket that surrounds the rim of the socket where the hip bone attaches. Its job is to assist hip stability, and when injured or torn, it can cause pain and catching of the joint. If you’ve …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. For women that have disorders of the uterus or other reproductive organ conditions, a hysterectomy is often recommended. However, in some cases, other options should be considered first, such as with endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and certain cancers. This is especially the case, if women are …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by …

At Touchstone Home Care we offer independently contracted, certified CNA’s to assist clients with daily living activities. The role in providing care is different with each client. Light cooking and housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments, bathing, shopping, companion care, medication reminders and exercise are a few of the services we …

By Rev. J. Keith Long Do you live a balanced life? When your life seems to be running smoothly and everything is happening just like you suppose it should, you may not give much thought to what it means. When you seem to be at wits end, you may be thinking …