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Dr. Sunil Panchal When you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus is found outside the uterus, usually in the abdomen or pelvis. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. Oxygen is …

Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Many women carry a little secret that they dare not tell even their best friend.  The truth is that many pre and postmenopausal women, and even women that have recently gone through childbirth, have vaginal disorders, pain, and issues that they often withhold and keep to …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Remember the old merry-go-rounds on the playground when you were a kid? You would spin in circles until you felt like you were going to fly off. That’s how life can feel if you don’t make some necessary changes. You live a much faster lifestyle than …

Millions of people are suffering from chronic pain. Some resort to surgery and some may take pain medications to mask the symptoms or just suffer silently through it all, day in and day out, they are alternative treatments that are helping alleviate pain for countless individuals. One of those methods …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able …

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 …

“You’ve probably heard it a thousand times by now, but one of the most common pieces of advice I give patients with neck pain and headaches is to change their cell phone habits.” – David Woznica, MD, MS In today’s digital world, our smartphones have become indispensable—but could they also …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. September marks Menopause Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the silence surrounding this natural life transition that affects millions of women worldwide. As we observe this important month, it’s crucial to understand that menopause and perimenopause don’t have to be endured in silence or discomfort. …