Healing Through Holistic Medical Treatments The holistic approach to healing the body has been around for thousands of years. In fact Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, emphasized the body’s ability to heal itself. The physicians, doctors and practitioners at FirstCare Medical center in Highland, near New Paltz and Poughkeepsie are well versed
Physical therapy for knee pain Knee pain is a very common affliction. It affects sedentary people and athletes. Sometimes knee pain comes on suddenly, other times it has a gradual onset. The good news is that most types of knee pain can be relieved with a course of physical therapy.
Respiratory infections are one of the most common infectious illnesses of humanity. The average adult suffers from two to four colds per year, and children often have double that number. In addition to the common cold, influenza, sinus infections, allergies and various other conditions can cause upper respiratory tract symptoms. Doctor or Not?
Three Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures that are Fast, Easy and Leave you Feeling Great! Aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology is the branch of dermatology that can help a patient improve their skin’s tone and appearance, fight aging, remove marks on the skin and provide a greater sense of satisfaction with their overall
What is Rosacea?Rosacea is often mistaken for adult acne when it first appears. It is characterized by reddening of the skin accompanied by small, red pus-filled bumps. It can come and go, much as acne does. However, unlike acne, rosacea… tends to get worse over time. As the condition progresses,
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is often mistaken for adult acne when it first appears. It is characterized by reddening of the skin accompanied by small, red pus-filled bumps. It can come and go, much as acne does. However, unlike acne, rosacea… tends to get worse over time. As the condition
Physical Therapy Can Get You Up and Moving Again Many of our clients first meet us after suffering some kind of trauma. Falling down and spraining your ankle- or is it broken? – doesn’t quite meet most people’s standard for a trip to the expensive emergency room. But as it
Heartburn occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes burning, tingling or pain in the esophagus and throat. While heartburn is a fairly common side effect of eating foods that are too spicy or fatty and drinking alcohol it can also be a side effect of different
FirstCare Weight Loss Programs. Are you ready to lose weight? Dr. Stephen Weinman recently used the Medifast weight loss program for 20 days and lost ten pounds, going from 160 to 150lbs. He describes the food as very tasty, nutritious and filling (as long as it was taken with a
Your Family and Eczema According to the National Eczema Association, eczema affects 10% of all infants. Since we don’t know the exact cause of eczema, having a child suffering from symptoms can feel disheartening if not outright devastating at times. Parents suffer, too, and that’s totally normal! At FirstCare Medical
