Hormone Health
HORMONE HEALTH MALE MYTH Male testosterone replacement “causes prostate cancer.” FACT Male testosterone replacement does not cause prostate cancer. FACT EXPLAINED A common misconception is that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)…
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Aging Process
AESTHETICS AGING PROCESS MYTH Everyone in my family has wrinkles, brown spots, or a sagging jaw. I guess that is my future too. FACT There are plenty of preventive steps…
Lung Cancer
PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE LUNG CANCER MYTH A diagnosis of lung cancer is an automatic death sentence because lung cancer is not treatable. FACT While lung cancer is still the…
Cancer Patients
ONCOLOGY CANCER PATIENTS MYTH People going through cancer treatment can’t workout. FACT Exercise is extremely beneficial to cancer patients as it reduces stress, fatigue, nausea, and pain associated with cancer…
Child/Doctor Relationship
PEDIATRICS CHILD/DOCTOR RELATIONSHIP DID YOU KNOW? A positive relationship between child and doctor is critical as regular visits are important in keeping track of the child’s overall health and wellness.…
Primary Care
FAMILY MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE MYTH I do not need to go to the doctor unless I’m sick. FACT According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, most people don’t go…
Gonstead Chiropractic Care
CHIROPRACTIC GONSTEAD CHIROPRACTIC CARE MYTH Chiropractors can only help your back. FACT A Gonstead chiropractor will not only help your back, but they can treat many other health issues that…
Hip Arthritis
ORTHOPAEDICS HIP ARTHRITIS MYTH The back of my hip does not hurt, so I probably don’t have hip arthritis. FACT Most of the time, hip arthritis presents with pain in…
Vein Disease
VEIN CARE VEIN DISEASE MYTH Varicose veins and venous disease only occurs in the elderly. FACT While your risk of varicose veins and venous disease increases after the age of…
Heart Disease
CARDIOLOGY HEART DISEASE MYTH Heart disease develops later in life and only affects men. FACT Anyone, including children, can develop heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in…