Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

You may have been hearing more and more about Lyme disease as the summer presses on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently put out a report indicating cases of Lyme disease are on the rise in certain parts of the U.S. Lyme disease is an illness caused by being bit by a deer ...click here to read more

It’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body. Hearing loss, as of yet, cannot be ...click here to read more

We all have that guilty pleasure. Sometimes sweet treats are just too tempting to pass up! It’s okay to enjoy sugary treats in moderation, but if you can’t go a day without a sugary substance, you may be addicted. Is sugar addictive? You may not believe it, but sugar can be addictive. It’s just one ...click here to read more

Does your partner ever nudge you in the middle of the night due to your snoring? You may take it as a sign of being in a deep sleep, but snoring can also be a symptom to a serious sleep condition. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep condition that causes a person ...click here to read more

When we are ill we head over to our doctor’s office. After sitting patiently waiting for our name to be called we enter the examining room. In walks our doctor and to our surprise, they are sick as well. Believe it or not doctors, too, can get sick, but should they be working? When we ...click here to read more

No one wants to get sick in the summer. Summer is meant to be enjoyed, be outdoors and at all costs not get sick! But did you know as the temperature rises and our diet heads out the window we’re increasing our risk of kidney stones? It’s true! During those warmer summer months an increase ...click here to read more

Generally speaking inflammation is necessary to protect the body. It’s the body’s response to infection and aids in healing. But inflammation can raise some potential health risks as well. Here is a list of potential health risks inflammation can lead to. 4 areas affected by inflammation Digestion and gutMuch of our immune system is actually ...click here to read more

There seems to be a trend to go meatless. According to the USDA, 400 million fewer animals were slaughtered for food. But why go meatless? Well there are many reasons to ditch the meat. For some it comes down to religious beliefs. For others they feel a moral responsibility to care for the earth and ...click here to read more