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  • How to Treat Your Sinus Issues
    Ear, nose and throat doctor Philip Harris, M.D., discusses the use of over-the-counter products, including the Neti pot, and which ones can help you treat common conditions like sinusitis.
    9 min
  • Using Physical Therapy to Safely Manage Chronic Pain
    As the nationwide opioid crisis continues, health care providers and their patients are looking for ways to safely manage chronic pain. Jena Colon, P.T., D.P.T., M.B.A., rehab manager, explains how physical therapy can be used as one alternative to pain medication for patients seeking relief.
    8 min
  • A Unique Approach to Pain Management
    University of Michigan Pain Medicine Specialist Anthony Chiodo, M.D., discusses the root causes of pain and how the body and mind react to it, common methods used for treatment, and how taking a functional and biomechanical approach to pain can help control it and improve functionality. Dr. Chiodo will also discuss the unique approach to pain management available through MidMichigan’s Spine and Pain Program.
    14 min
  • Fighting Superbugs: Using Antibiotics Wisely
    For nearly a hundred years, we have relied on antibiotics to protect us from deadly diseases. Yet overuse of these drugs has led to the development of superbugs, which may leave us vulnerable to common but dangerous conditions. Family Medicine Physician Shannon Martin, D.O., explains what we can do to protect ourselves.
    12 min
  • How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
    Jessica Perkins and Jeff Ritzema, registered dietitians from MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot, discuss how to enjoy the upcoming holidays without putting on extra pounds. While the holidays are a special time for fun family gatherings, they are often surrounded by food. The good news is that there are a variety of simple ways to stay healthy and active during the upcoming holidays.
    13 min
  • Is it a Panic Attack or a Heart Attack?
    Cardiologist Femi Showole, D.O., works with patients who have a variety of cardiac-related conditions such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, valvular and structural heart disease, congenital heart defects and other complex cardiac conditions.
    My heart is racing, and I’ve been feeling chest pain. Am I having a panic attack, or a heart attack?
    Symptoms associated with heart attacks and panic attacks are similar, and can often be confused. To further complicate things, stress and anxiety can often be a contributing factor to heart attacks, so the relationship between the two is complicated.
    What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
    Heart attack symptoms include chest pain that increases in severity, constant pain, pressure, fullness or aching in the chest area, pain or discomfort that radiates from the chest to other areas like the arms, back or jaw, pain that is brought on by exertion and shortness of breath.
    And what about the symptoms of a panic attack?
    Panic attack symptoms include an increased heart rate, sharp or stabbing chest pain that is localized to one small area, usually occurs at rest, accompanies anxiety, and is relieved or worsened when you change positions. In addition, the pain can usually be reproduced or worsened by pressing over the area of pain.
    What if I’ve suffered panic attacks in the past, and I think I might be having another one?
    If you’re experiencing something similar to a stress-related episode you’ve had in the past, practice deep breathing, meditation or a similar technique that has worked for you to see if the symptoms subside. If they don’t, it’s time to seek help.
    If I’m still not sure, when should I get medical help?
    If you’re not sure about your symptoms, and are concerned you may be having a heart attack, call 911 to get an immediate evaluation. People tend to minimize their symptoms, telling
    9 min

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