Tip/Thought of the Day

Skin Cancer Prevention- Here’s What to Know

The two basic tenets of skin protection include using sunscreen daily with a SPF no lower than 30 and avoiding prolonged sun exposure. These are the easiest, most effective ways to prevent skin cancer. In this post, we will provide an overview of what skin cancer is, and how to identify the signs of skin… Continue reading Skin Cancer Prevention- Here’s What to Know

Tip/Thought of the Day

How To Survive (And Enjoy!) The Sizzling Summer Months

Summer is a wonderful season. It brings with it the escape from the normal routine- school is out, vacations are in motion, outdoor activities are plentiful, there is a sense of freedom unlike during any other time of the year. Along with the weather that allows said freedom also comes a different variety of details… Continue reading How To Survive (And Enjoy!) The Sizzling Summer Months

Living With Chronic Pain

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Postherpetic Neuralgia is a complication of shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus. Postherpetic Neuralgia affects nerve fibers and skin, causing burning pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear. Once you've had chickenpox, the virus remains in your body for the rest of your life. It never… Continue reading Postherpetic Neuralgia