06
Oct
February may have you thinking about greeting cards, bouquets of flowers and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But each February, we also recognize American Heart Month. This is an ideal time to remind you to focus on heart health and we encourage you to get your families, friends...
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Oct
Dr. Lisa M. Jukes outlines the causes and treatment options for heavy menstruation and agonizing cramps. Most women experience discomfort when Aunt Flo comes to visit. However, there are varying degrees of pain associated with menstruating, as it affects women differently dependi...
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Oct
The urinary bladder is a sac composed of muscle that is responsible for housing urine before it exits the body. The bladder is about the size of a pear when empty and sits behind the pubic bone. Normal bladder capacity is about 400-600 ml. There are conditions that can affect the...
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Oct
Itching down below isn't always yeast. Vulvar itching is one of the main symptoms of lichen sclerosus. Lichen sclerosus (LSA) is a skin condition that affects the genital and anal areas but can occur on the upper body, breasts, and upper arms. This disorder is more common i...
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Oct
Hepatitis is a virus. I will speak specifically about Hepatitis A, B, and C. The symptoms can include abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, joint pain, jaundice, and gray-colored stools. Hepatitis AApproximately 2,500 new cases in the US each year. Main Sourc...
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Oct
Mind-Body ConnectionNoggin, Egg, Noodle, Melon … whatever you call your head, it houses your brain - the “crown jewel” of the human body. We know there is a very strong mind-body connection. Many things that are good for the heart and body are also very...
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Oct
Whether you've just had a baby or are experiencing menopause, all women know the issues that come along with either of those scenarios. Dr. Lisa M. Jukes, OB-GYN gynecologist joined us in the studio to share information about Votiva Treatment For “Feminine Revitalizat...
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Oct
The leading cause of death for men and women in the United States is heart disease. Heart disease accounts for 1 in 4 deaths annually. At your annual, we will assess for risk factors for heart disease such as family history, elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, a...
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Oct
We know that many patients have questions about whether an annual visit is needed yearly. Dr. Jukes and her team know that a yearly Well Women Exam is the foundation for wellness, disease identification, and management, as well as a key component to promoting healthy life. Having...
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Oct
Happy New Year to all! After settling back into the start of what we hope will be a great year, it is important to look at our health. January is both Thyroid Awareness Month and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. We will start with the extremely important thyroid gland that regula...
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