Stroke Prevention

By: Pradip Jamnadas, MD What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, either by narrowed blood vessels or blood clots or when there is bleeding in the brain. Deprived of nutrients, during the stroke brain cells die quickly. As a result, stroke can cause vision and sensory loss, [...]

Stroke

By: Pradip Jamnadas, M.D. What is a stroke? Similar to a heart attack that cuts off the blood flow to the heart, a stroke is a brain attack that cuts off blood flow to the brain, the body’s most vital organ. When an artery in, or leading to, the brain becomes clogged or ruptured, blood [...]

The Advantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery

By Jay Redan, MD Have you ever had surgery on your knee or have you had your gall bladder removed? Did you “go under the knife” and have the scar still hanging around to prove it? There are other options available to you which can help you avoid long recovery times and reduce scarring. Minimally [...]

The Facts about Colorectal Cancer

By Barbara Entsuah, MD Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death due to cancer in the US. In 2005 according to the American cancer society, 145,000 people were affected. Family history may play a significant risk factor, with about 30% of diagnosed cases showing familiar groupings, meaning that those people may have a [...]

The Power of Perspective

This book brings into reach the sage wisdom we wished we used after the realization of a bad choice. Although common, common sense is not always easily accessed through heightened emotions and indecision. The practices in this book will condition your spirit and your mind to seize a more Godly outlook on your everyday situations. [...]