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Health & Wellness S p e c i a l S e c t i o n Robinson Chiropractic food additives, food toxins, and absence of an enzyme needed to fully digest a food. • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – A chronic digestive disease, GERD is defined as experiencing acid reflux and heartburn at least twice a week. It affects 20 percent of Americans and can cause persistent bad breath, tooth erosion, nausea, and pain in the chest or upper abdomen, or it can make swallowing and breathing hard to do. • Hemorrhoids – Hemorrhoids are inflamed blood vessels found at the end of your digestive tract. Often painful and itchy, they are caused by chronic constipation, diarrhea, or a lack of fiber in your diet. Seventy-five percent of Americans over the age of 45 suffer from hemorrhoids. Staying hydrated, eating more fiber, or over-the-counter creams may provide relief from hemorrhoids. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Affecting 15 percent of Americans, IBS is characterized by stomach pain or discomfort at least three times a month for several months. Symptoms vary widely with IBS, making it hard to determine the exact cause. Treatment focuses mostly on diet, eliminating common trigger foods such as dairy, alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners and beans. Doctors also recommend a diet high in fiber and consumption of probiotics found in yogurt. Specializing in Gentle Low Force Care Imagine life Imagine pain. life without without pain. Call to Ask About This New, Non-Surgical, Drug-Free Treatment Option Today! Leslie Burns, DC Call to Ask About This New, Non-Surgical, Drug-Free Treatment Option Today! 412.706.7129 3 Robinson Plaza, Suite 320 Rt. 60 & Park Manor Drive Near CarSense and Robinson Town Center www.myrobinsonchiropractic.com DR. THEODORE JAMES “TJ” AMEREDES ADVANCED DENTISTRY Dr. Ameredes provides a variety of services, including oral surgery, implantology, pediatric dental care, Invisalign, sedation and cosmetic dentistry. He has more than a decade of experience and has completed approximately 2,000 hours of continuing education. Dr. Ameredes ensures that even the simplest of dental treatments leaves patients feeling good about themselves and confident in sharing their smiles with others. He received his DDS degree from West Virginia University Dental School in 2005. Dr. Ameredes lives in Oakdale with his wife, Samantha, and their three children, Athena, Niko and Olivia. Skin Most likely, if you are unhealthy on the inside, it will show on the outside. Your skin often mirrors your body’s true overall health, so a healthy diet, exercise, and drinking lots of water will do wonders. But keep in mind: there are other ways to make your skin shine bright! • Wear sunscreen. • Get a full night’s sleep. • Exfoliate to shrink pores. • Hydrate your face, neck, and chest. Continued on next page > 1050 Oakdale Rd. Oakdale, PA 15071 412.788.6300 Carlynton-Montour ❘ winter 2018 27