March Health & Wellness Highlights

Here, we outline the topics discussed in the Cape May County Herald’s March 5 Health & Wellness section. Read on for summaries of all included articles:
Those looking to brighten their smile have a myriad of options and methods from which to choose. Dr. William Panico weighs in on the options here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98828-many+ways+whiten
Cape Regional Physicians Associates (CRPA) is pleased to announce an addition to their multi-specialty team of Board-Certified providers. Margaret Moloney, RN, MSN, ANP-BC will join the CRPA Seaville Practice on Monday, March 3, 2014. Read more on her experience here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98807-margaret+moloney+welcomed+cape+regional+physicians+associates
Are you confused about which type of massage you should get? You are not alone. The pros of Massage Works talk about a few different massage techniques:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98806-which+type+massage+right+me
Missing teeth is detrimental to a person’s long-term health and replacing them can dramatically improve a person’s confidence, smile and chewing ability. Cape May Dental Associates discuss new implant technology here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98804-dental+implants+future+now
If you watched the Sochi Olympics, then you heard a lot about pink eye. It knocked Bob Costas off the air. What is pink eye (conjunctivitis), how is it treated, and most importantly, how can it be prevented? Learn more from the Coastal Jersey Eye Center here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98794-conjunctivitis+treating+pink+eye
How power of attorney used and what is its significance? Learn all you need to know from the Elder Law professionals at Poserina & McHugh:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98791-what+power+attorney+used
If your toes appear misshapen or crooked, chances are good that you have hammertoes. Learn treatment options for this fairly common condition from Dr. Charles Birk here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98790-hammertoe+correction+surgery+made+easy
Sagging eyelids don’t just make you look older. They can affect your vision. Find out if you are a candidate for Atlantic Eye Center’s quick and easy eyelid surgery:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98789-are+you+candidate+eyelid+surgery
One of the more difficult problems in psychiatry is the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. William Hankin discusses how the disorder manifests itself and treatment options here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98788-treatment+ocd
Meet Mary Layton of Personal Healthcare Advocates and learn more about her qualification as a home care nurse and consultant:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98782-meet+mary+layton+personal+healthcare+advocates
Most people experience dry mouth occasionally, as a result of being nervous or upset, under stress, or dehydrated. But if you experience dry mouth more regularly, it may be caused by a chronic condition or may be a side effect of the medications you take. Reef Family Pharmacy associates discuss how to combat this condition:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98781-dry+mouth+common+side+effect+medication
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, brain fog, memory loss, or other brain-based issues? While conventional medicine turns to drug treatments, recent research points to poor gut health as the root of mental illness.
Dr. Olivieri explains why gluten consumption may be the culprit:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98620-how+gluten+can+cause+depression+anxiety+brain+fog
Dr. George Alber of Shore Orthopaedic University Associates makes the case for partial knee replacement for patients who have osteoarthritis in only one compartment of the knee here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98616-case+partial+knee+replacement
What is Restless Legs Syndrome and how can it be treated? Dr. Scott Tzorfas explains this neurological condition here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98486what+restless+legs+syndrome+rls
Our following Health & Wellness section will be included in the April 2 edition of the Cape May County Herald. Check out the Health & Wellness section of our website to stay up-to-date on these and upcoming topics here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/healthandwellness.