Do you wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy? Is it painful to bend down and tie your shoes? Can you really ‘feel it in your bones’ when the weather is about to change? Chances are your joints are not what they used to be. And chances are you might have osteoarthritis. (more…)
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We all want to live and to live well. And in any health care situation knowledge is power. Being informed can make all the difference – you can let go of your worries and anxieties and focus on living. February is National Wise Health Consumer Month and being prepared is the most important step to becoming a wise consumer and patient. Here are a few tips that Dr. Hessel recommends to be health care savvy this month and for the rest of your life. (more…)
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Move It or Lose ItIt’s that time of the year – the holiday aftermath. We have been both blessed and stressed, relaxed and busy. After cleaning up the wrapping paper and taking down your decorations – it’s time for a fresh start. With the new year, we all make resolutions that most likely include exercise, taking time for yourself, and improving your overall health and wellness. Now is the best time—well, it’s as good as any other time if you want to get picky about it–to resolve to make positive changes. Get ready to put yourself on the right track to being happier and healthier, and it might just save your life. (more…)
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As the seasons change, men and women from across the United States are finding themselves just a bit more down than they were a few weeks back. If you are one of these, you may be looking for something to blame your blahs on—but thanks to the changing seasons and less sun light, you may actually be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). (more…)
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Talking about your bathroom habits with your doctor may not be the most comfortable task you have to face. But you can take comfort in knowing that you aren’t alone. Many women face changes in bowel habits, or have unresolved abdominal pain– and never even realize what the problem really is. Believing they have a female or reproductive problem, many women seek out the advice of their gynecologist. It is estimated that nearly 50% of all abdominal pain complaints seen by women’s physicians are directly related to one common problem—Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (more…)
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Rest and relaxation may be a lost cause for many of us. I would love the chance to sink below the bubbles of a warm bath–heck–I’d just like a 15 minute hot shower without an interruption. I know I’m not alone in this—and no matter what your escape may be, it can be hard to find the time or the opportunity to unwind at the end of a hard day. You may know the feeling –staring at the ceiling for what feels like hours while your partner snores beside you. Many women complain about difficulty sleeping from time to time. For some women, the problem may be mild and only occur in spurts. Other women suffer nightly–tossing and turning without ever finding relief, only to face the day worn out and packing an equally destructive attitude to boot. (more…)
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What goes on in the bedroom is often a difficult subject to bring up at a doctor’s appointment. Many patients are simply unsure of how to approach their physician with their sexual performance struggles. Some people believe that sexual dysfunction is simply a part of aging or something that just has to be accepted. When in reality, nothing may be further from the truth.
Sexual struggles for both men and women are not a normal part of the aging process. There are a variety of factors that may influence sexual performance including mental stressors, marital problems and even pharmaceutical influences from medications. In some cases, there may be a true physical development that alters the sexual response—like hormonal changes. No matter the reason, suffering from romantic difficulties does not have to be a part of your life. (more…)
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Protecting your body from preventable conditions is an easy way to maintain and keep your body running its best for many years to come. Eating right, exercising and taking steps to maintain an active body and mind are obvious—but behind the scenes are some key nutrients that are often overlooked and sometimes dismissed by many women—vitamins. And not just a multi-vitamin, but another key player that can hold the answer to many medical conditions that most commonly affect the female population. (more…)
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Welcome to the official blog site for Dr. Hessel. No matter if you are a steady patient, or live across the country, this site has been developed as a resource for women of all ages and backgrounds to find help and information on all those topics you just never wanted to discuss.
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