by Dr. Jonathon Schmidt | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
It was a beautiful morning — until you fell off your bike. Now, you’re wincing as you try to deal with a swollen arm. Is the swelling caused by infection or inflammation? Do you know the difference? If not, don’t worry. Today, I’ll define infection vs. inflammation...
by Derrick Williams | Aug 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you wish you could lose a few pounds? Maybe more? You’re not alone. More than half of Americans say they’d like to lose weight, yet only 26% are actively trying to do so, according to a recent Gallup poll. If you’re among that 26%, you know weight loss can be...
by Chad O'Nan | Jul 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Some women navigate menopause easily, without physical or emotional challenges. They’re the lucky ones. For others, when menopause hits, it hits hard, bringing hot flashes and night sweats, depression and mood changes, insomnia and decreased libido. If you’re...
by Dr. Jonathon Schmidt | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Spring break is such a fun time of year. You can visit family and friends, travel somewhere new, and do something exciting and daring. I know those of us in Indiana are ready to travel to warmer climates, but before you embark on your trip, it’s important to consider...
by Dr. Jonathon Schmidt | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We deal with things that are hot, flammable, or explosive all the time, and we usually don’t think twice about the risks. Until we get burned, that is. Maybe you’ve touched a hot pan or oven rack in the kitchen. Maybe you’ve been hurt by a candle, or a match that...
by Dr. Jonathon Schmidt | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
All medications have positive effects, negative effects, and interactions. The positive effects are what the drug is intended to do, the negative effects are the unintended side effects, and interactions involve how medications affect each other when taken together....