Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the United States. Sadly, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 90 thousand new cases will be diagnosed this year. It is no surprise that millions of dollars go toward colon cancer research every year in an effort to better understand the ...click here to read more

Growing up you might remember your parents and guardians warning you to stay away from substances such as drain cleaners and strong detergents. Swallowing them can cause serious health damage, including esophagitis. Well, it turns out that if pills get caught in our throat, they can also cause esophagitis. Doctors call it “drug-induced esophagitis.” There ...click here to read more

The older we get the more pills and medications we have to take. It seems for every ailment there’s a pill. Medications, as you may already know, can come with many other side effects – some more noticeable than others. Some may give you the runs, others may make you feel dizzy, and certain ones ...click here to read more

As we age many functions of the body begin to decline. One function, in particular, is our memory. But losing our memory doesn’t have to be a part of aging and yet dementia diagnoses are on the rise. Dementia is considered one of the major causes of disability among the elderly. Nearly 40-million people worldwide ...click here to read more

Your liver could use some love. It doesn’t get nearly as much attention as the heart, brain or even lungs. It’s usually the last organ to get checked out when you’re suffering from an illness. But all those years of neglect is leading to an epidemic. The American Liver Foundation (ALF) estimated 30-million Americans have ...click here to read more

Roughly 29-million Americans have diabetes. Specifically, the prevalence of diabetes in seniors remains high, with those over 65 years of age represent 25.9% of that statistic. We are aware of ways to prevent diabetes and even manage it with exercise, diet and other healthy living practices. Yet, the numbers remain high. As the seventh leading ...click here to read more

Aging is a big factor when it comes to vision loss. Getting older can lead to such vision-related ailments such as macular degeneration and cataracts. But new research shows that age might come secondary as a major cause to vision loss. New research has linked socio-economic status to the wear and tear on our eyes. ...click here to read more

Digestion and colon issues have really been on the rise. We’re feeling toxic, bogged down, we’re experiencing irregular bowels and frankly, we’re all sick of it. Products and procedures continually promise to fill our need to feel better, especially in the colon area. One treatment in particular goes by many names: Colonic hydrotherapy, colon therapy, ...click here to read more