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Appropriate & Adequate Treatment is Essentail The medical term for an ingrown toenail is Paronychia. Toenails that curl in on the sides can penetrate through the toe’s skin causing a great deal of discomfort and even infection. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know that the pain coming …

As the famous quote by writer Miguel de Cervantes tells us, “being prepared is half the battle.” This motto has always been a key driver for Reliance Medical Centers, who’s operational philosophy is driven by preparation and planning. The only way to provide patients the care they deserve when they …

When it comes to choosing a healthy diet, the amount of contradictory information and programs can be overwhelming. Is vegan, paleo, pescatarian, or keto the answer for optimal health? The answer is not so cut and dry. The confusion lies in the fact that all people have different needs and …

A New Generation of Super Nutraceuticals For decades, the medical community has been focusing on a natural compound in our bodies called “hyaluronic acid”, or HA, and collagen, both of which are chief components of healthy connective tissue throughout the body. HA and collagen are especially important to knees, elbows, …

Reliance Medical Centers continues to re-invent healthcare delivery for older adults with the addition of the Wellbeing Adviser Program. Adding a Wellbeing Adviser (a Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to a Primary Care clinic is a vital move in improving patient care, but when you understand why, it makes perfect sense. …

You’ve known about inserts for years (hello Dr. Scholl). These inserts are available at the local drug store, big box stores, online and even at most grocery stores. It turns out that inserts, insoles and arch supports are all generally the same item, just called different terms. They are off-the-shelf …

Pamper yourself and your follicles with new science-based trichology treatments Let’s start by getting right to the point. Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. Period. But, unfortunately, because it hides out of sight, we often forget to take care of our scalp – until concerns become noticeable – and …

Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. Regular exercise provides a wealth of benefits: more energy, longer life expectancy, stronger bones and muscles, and lower risk for obesity and diabetes, to name a few. A recent study has added a new benefit to the list: delay of age-related hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss …

The pages of a cookbook don’t just hold words, they hold a history of family meals. Passed down from generation to generation, the recipes within it dictate a sense of identity among family gatherings. As the words on the page transform into meals shared around a table, a feeling of …

If you’ve ever been given a health exam by a doctor or nurse, you’re probably familiar with getting your blood pressure checked. A cuff is placed over your wrist or upper arm and inflates — constricting the arteries. When the air is released, the nurse uses a stethoscope to listen …