On July 20th, 1969 America did the impossible: it landed two men on the moon. To say this was an unfathomable concept for its time would be an understatement. In a time where basic computers filled entire buildings, the technology and know-how to launch a manned flight seemed decades beyond …
Read More »WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA?
By Scottie Bull, PT, CLT-LANA Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissue spaces that cause swelling, most often in the arm(s) and/or legs(s), but may also involve the trunk. Swelling may develop when lymph vessels are missing, impaired or damaged, or after lymph nodes are removed. Symptoms …
Read More »2017 CARDIAC ARREST AND CPR FACT SHEET
CPR & SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST While the terms heart attack, cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death are often used as if they are synonymous, they aren’t. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow supply to the heart muscle through a coronary artery is severely reduced or cut off completely. …
Read More »Is your heart hurting? Have you been disappointed in love?
By Cheryl Rogers When your special relationship has ended through death or divorce, you may feel lost. You may feel very much alone, but the Bible tells us you are not. “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart,” it says in Psalm 34:18. Your maker …
Read More »Dry Skin or Athlete’s Foot? Diabetic Patients, Beware!
Dr. John Bidelspach Athlete’s foot is a common, fungal skin infection we see in our patients. A majority of cases begin between the toes and spread to the bottom of the feet. Athlete’s foot is caused from fungus growing on the top layer of your skin. It is contagious and you …
Read More »Get Chronic Low Back Pain Under Control Without Surgery
Oh, how an aching back can impact every element of your life. More than 3/4 of Americans experience low back pain at some point in their lives, and roughly half of sufferers have recurring episodes. Some people have chronic low back pain, which can result in a frustrating search for a …
Read More »FULL-SERVICE, FASHION & FUNCTION, FOR ALL YOUR OPTICAL NEEDS
At Precision Optics, we’ve designed our optical department to provide everything you need for clear, crisp vision and impeccable personal style. We are your eyes’ one-stop destination, offering everything from vision exams to the latest trends in designer eyewear, plus a first-rate staff of highly trained professionals ready to cater …
Read More »Happy New Year! Cheers to Your Heart!
It’s that time of year again, where we all make those perpetual New Year’s resolutions. Along with the normal, lets get fit and lose weight mantra, its important for people to seriously take their heart into consideration. Along with a good nutrient dense diet and regular exercise, stopping smoking should …
Read More »Sacral Neuromodulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder, urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? • Urgency to get to the restroom in time • Increased frequency of urination • Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate • Wearing adult protective …
Read More »Good Times, Bad Times: The Rolling Stones & The Rise of Stem Cells for COPD Treatment
In the early 60s, America was given its first taste of the British Invasion. It was February 9th and a young British rock band named The Beatles had just finished a performance on the Ed Sullivan show to a crowd of screaming fans. The young men were a spectacle …
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