Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

In recent health news there has been a continued rise in rates of bowel diseases. From irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), to celiac disease, and even Crohn’s and Colitis, we are becoming more aware of such diseases. Although for some an exact cause is unknown, we may now have some insight on what may be the ...click here to read more

There’s something strange in the neighborhood. Who’re you gonna call? CRE busters! If only it were that easy… There is a new superbug that’s giving the staff in hospitals and health care facilities sleepless nights. It’s called CRE and before I tell you how to prevent and fight against it, I think it is important ...click here to read more

A good night’s sleep is nature’s best medicine. But unfortunately, many Americans find it difficult to get their six to eight hours of shuteye. The problem with sleeplessness is that it gets worse as one grows older. There are many reasons why this happens, so it is a good idea to get an understanding of the ...click here to read more

Buzzing, ringing and constantly asking, “Could you repeat that?” are all associated with hearing loss. It seems the older you get, the less you can actually hear. You start to raise the volume on the TV or radio and you’re always straining to hear what people are saying. You may think it’s a natural occurrence ...click here to read more

In the famous calypso song Coconut Woman, the singer croons…“Get your coconut water, It’s good for your daughter…” While there’s ample truth in that, coconut is good for the rest of the family too. The song continues: “Coco got a lot of iron, Make you strong like a lion.” I’m not sure if there is enough ...click here to read more

While you’re sitting reading this, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and now slowly release the air through your mouth. Think about how you feel. Better yet, try it again, maybe a few more times. Taking these brief moments to really focus on our breathing can benefit our ...click here to read more

Imagine this scenario: You get up in the morning, A strange person walks into your room and starts talking to you. The person makes your bed, and basically behaves in a very helpful amiable manner. The face seems familiar, but you just cannot seem to remember who it is. Ordinarily it wouldn’t be alarming. We all ...click here to read more

It starts as a rumble in your stomach and the next thing you know you’re running to the bathroom. They don’t call it “the runs” for no reason. Diarrhea can strike suddenly and it’s often hard to pinpoint what caused the attack. Worse yet, it can leave you feeling groggy, sick, and fearful of not ...click here to read more