Articles for Tag: "Advocate Lutheran General Hospital"

Blog: Functional Medicine, a different approach to patient care 
Blog: Functional Medicine, a different approach to patient care
Dr. Marc Fine believes it’s more important “what sort of patient has a disease than what sort of disease has a patient.”
“I was diagnosed with Crohn’s at age 7” 
“I was diagnosed with Crohn’s at age 7”
Read about one man’s journey with an inflammatory bowel disease and what he says is the key to staying healthy.
Uncommon questions you should ask before getting a colonoscopy 
Uncommon questions you should ask before getting a colonoscopy
A gastroenterologist explains what you need to know before and after this important exam.
Is “drunkorexia” a risky trend?  Featured
Is “drunkorexia” a risky trend?
New research discovers the majority of college students are compromising their health to avoid weight gain while excessively drinking.
Is carbonated water bad for you? 
Is carbonated water bad for you?
The delicious alternative to regular water can be low in calories and sugar-free, but carbonic acid contained within may be harmful for your health.
When it comes to fries are sweet potato really healthier?  Featured
When it comes to fries are sweet potato really healthier?
In honor of National French Fry Day, a registered dietitian weighs in on which fries are ‘better’ for your diet.
One woman’s journey to lose over 100 pounds 
One woman’s journey to lose over 100 pounds
Sitting on the sidelines at her grandson’s 1st birthday party, Hope Brown decided to tackle her health issues head on.