By Dr. Chad Rose. DC Billions of Americans suffer from debilitating nerve pain conditions like sciatica and peripheral neuropathy. These conditions can transform simple daily activities into painful ordeals, affecting everything from walking and sitting to sleeping comfortably. While traditional medical approaches often focus on pain medication management, chiropractic care …

When Kathe D’Alfonso faced melanoma, the Penfield resident knew her daily routine had to change. Suddenly, applying sunscreen to every inch of her body became not just important—it became life-saving. But like most people, she discovered a frustrating reality: reaching the middle of her back was nearly impossible. Rather than …

by Karina Bailey, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner – ArchWell Health COPD, the term used to refer to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung disease that makes it difficult or uncomfortable to breathe. Over ten percent of adults 65+ are living with COPD. It is common for seniors with COPD to …

Roughly, 29 million Americans have diabetes. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, but for those individuals that struggle with the disease, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can be debilitating. Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disease that affects nearly 200,000 new patients per year. Understanding the disease state is complex, but in short, …

Many people, and especially those diagnosed with cancer, preemptively eliminate sugar from their diets, because of the widely held belief that “sugar feeds cancer” or “cancer loves sugar.” The hope is that by not eating sugar, they can stop cancer from growing and spreading. The truth is more complicated. There …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Thinning hair can affect confidence and self-image for both women and men. At our practice, Dr. Parveen S. Vahora is now offering an innovative solution that harnesses your body’s natural healing power: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair restoration. What is PRP for Hair Loss? PRP …

By RICK WEBER Palliative care and hospice are not exactly the same and are not a “death sentence,” but rather a way of establishing hope and comfort in a difficult time—whether or not it is the last phases of a disease process. “The ‘death sentence’ myth is one I have …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW ADHD and PTSD may seem like completely different conditions, but their symptoms often overlap in ways that can make telling them apart difficult. Trouble focusing, impulsivity, and emotional ups and downs can show up in both, leading to confusion or even misdiagnosis. It is not uncommon …

When most people hear the word “shockwave,” they imagine something dramatic—maybe an explosion or a jolt of electricity. But in medicine, shockwaves are nothing of the sort. Instead, they are gentle yet powerful pulses of sound energy, and they’re quietly revolutionizing how we treat pain, injuries, and even certain chronic …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With Halloween right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are flocking to your local Halloween store to get ready for this year’s costume party. Whether dressing up as your favorite superhero or horror icon, nothing beats the fun of changing up your …