by erlangerhealth | Apr 11, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Chicken Chopped Salad Ingredients Main dish 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped in bite-size pieces 1 cup baby spinach 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced diagonally 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 orange pepper, diced 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 orange, peeled then chopped Dressing...
by Daniel Cronk, MD | Apr 9, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Gastric bypass is more invasive than sleeve gastrectomy. Myth or fact? One of the most complex decisions our patients must make prior to surgery is to determine what operation they are going to have. Procedure selection is a shared responsibility between the patient...
by Laxmi Parsa, MD | Apr 8, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Hepatitis A outbreaks continue to make headlines in the region. But what is that exactly and how can you protect yourself? Most of us aren’t super familiar with hepatitis in general, or with hepatitis A specifically. So, let’s take a look at the basics about the...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 5, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Spring has finally sprung. The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and sunshine lingers a few more minutes every day. It’s time to shed our winter coats. Spring is a time of renewal, what better time to feel a sense of revitalization than to do a little...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Apr 3, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, I have heard that intestinal gas post-surgery is a big problem. What if anything can be done for this? Good question, Jan; many post-operative bariatric patients indeed complain of gas. These are some things I have learned over the years for prevention...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 26, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Just the thought of hemorrhoids is enough for most people to cringe, either in embarrassment or at the thought of pain. But if you’ve ever experienced them, you are not alone — and help is available! Because hemorrhoids involve a “private” area of the body and are...
