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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 …

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 …

When an extraction is necessary, it’s because the structure of the tooth is too weak to support a crown or restoration, or it may be due to the bone loss and periodontal disease within the supporting gingival tissue. Bacteria often goes unnoticed under crowns, bridges or within root canaled teeth, …

The more we become educated on the benefits of staying healthy and inducing overall wellness, many people are incorporating spa services, and for good reason. In days past, it was often believed that a spa service was for the elite or just reserved for special occasions, but in today’s fast-paced, …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. The warm days of summer are here. Long strolls on the beach, relaxing poolside, and hot steamy nights might seem enticing when it comes to being intimate with your partner, but if you are like many women, you might be feeling a little “off” this season. …

About one in five Americans are likely to develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), making it the most common form of cancer in the U.S. It is also the most preventable cancer. In fact, research indicates that protecting your skin before …