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HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
include celiac disease, sensitivity to 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.
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Schedule your free consultation today.
Ophthalmology Consultants, PC:
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412-264-2020
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Photos courtesy of A. Taub, M.D. ©2017 Cutera, Inc. All rights reserved. AP1419 Rev A (7/17)
FREE
BLEACHING
KIT
for our new patients
when they have an exam
and xrays taken.
Free consultation on
Dentures and Partials.
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.
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Maher Khandji, D.M.D., M.S.
Prosthodontist
4880 Library Rd, Bethel Park 412-835-5600
MT. LEBANON
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