The Clear advantage We are constantly hearing of water's undisputed health benefits.  It is one of the most vital of all the nutrients, yet, for many it is perceived as having little or no value at all.  Whether it is for weight loss or just good health maintenance, cool refreshing water is the clear advantage! Did you know... You can survive long periods...

Balance is the key to weight management and good nutrition. Whether you are interested in losing, gaining or maintaining your weight, setting a realistic personal goal for yourself and writing it down can help. Fast Food Fast food may not offer the healthiest options. The good news is that many restaurants are now adding healthier options to their menu. We have...

The following is an example of a progressive diet that may be followed when you have a "stomach virus" or the flu. Start with clear  liquids:  Sodas, Gatorade, Jell-O, Clear Soups (like chicken or beef broth) and Popsicles. Try small amounts of the above about every 20 minutes rather than a lot at one time. Your stomach will tolerate small amounts....

Understanding Menopause In a 1972 episode of All In The Family, the theme was menopause: Archie: Edith, if you’re gonna have a change in life, you gotta do it right now. I’m gonna give you just 3o seconds! Edith: Can I finish my soup first? Unfortunately, this what many people, both men and women, still think they know about menopause. Menopause is perhaps...

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the number one cause of death in the United States. People with hypertension (high blood pressure) are more likely to develop these diseases. Therefore, it is important to try to lower elevated blood pressure. Hypertension cannot be cured in most cases. It can be successfully managed with lifestyle changes and/or medication. With...

Danger Signs After An Injury To The Head Head injury, regardless of the type, including surgical operations to the head, is followed by a group of symptoms that may be regarded as common to all forms of cranial trauma. All of the symptoms may not be found in every patient, but most are present in the majority of instances. MOST IMPORTANT  First is the...

Gout is the recurrent attacks of joint inflammation caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints, especially in the base of the big toe. Gout may also involve the elbow, knee, hand, foot, ankle and/or shoulder.  It affects adults of both sexes but is 20 times more frequent in men than women. Frequent Signs and Symptoms include:  Sudden onset...

Begin with clear liquids for 24-48 hours: Pedialyte, Ginger Ale, 7-Up, Gatorade, frozen Kool-Aid popsicles and Jello-O. Slowly add soft, bland foods - bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, Ritz crackers, dry cereal. Avoid greasy foods, milk, orange juice or liquids that contain caffeine. As the vomiting and diarrhea improve, continue to add foods more firm in consistency. Let your appetite be the guide. Be...

These tips may be useful in understanding and managing your health concerns: Diarrhea and Vomiting Begin with clear liquids for 24-48 hours: Pedialyte, Ginger Ale, 7-Up, Gatorade, frozen Kool-Aid popsicles, Jell-O. Fever and Tylenol Dosing in Children Fever is a normal body response to infection and a symptom of an illness, not an illness itself. GI Disorders Learn about gastric irritants and disorders such as...

We want to help our patients increase their health and medical knowledge so we have collected some of the more common questions and answers for your convenience. General Questions Q. For whom do you provide care? A. We provide care for the entire family from birth through the golden years. Mackey Family Practice specializes in you and your needs. Q. May I call...