by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Aug 5, 2014 | Health Articles

The dog days of summer are here! At this time of year we should be in full swing and enjoying the benefits of the sun and outdoor activities. Unfortunately many of us are sitting on the sidelines or taking medication to play through the pain. One main culprit is neck pain and what is described ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 31, 2014 | Health Articles

Have you ever forgotten how to do a simple math equation or looked a word and it simply looked incorrect?
These are functions of our conscious mind. Self help books reveal how to improve our memory, increase our vocabulary or sharpen our mental acuity. These books may help because, as we all know, our conscious mind ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 29, 2014 | Health Articles

Are you one of the many who are suffering with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? You may not realize that a solution is nearer than you think!
The Reality of Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome typically starts off as pain or numbness and tingling in the hands or wrists. It receives the name from the carpal bones in the ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 24, 2014 | Health Articles

Our Team this summer would like to help you better understand a chronic inflammatory response and explain how it manifests in the body based on two triggers: genetics and lifestyle. Our family history can provide us with a sneak peak of which health issues we may be at increased risks for developing. However, our lifestyle ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 22, 2014 | Health Articles

As more and more of you find yourself outside doing physical activities, it is important to make sure that your body is in the best position to take advantage of all your hard work. Whether you are running as a sport, hiking, cycling or simply going for a walk, you need to appreciate the importance of ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 17, 2014 | Health Articles

Are you a weekend warriors or a well-trained athlete who is suffering with an injury?
If so, let us explore on of your most often asked questions:
When can I start exercising?
When can I get back to my sport?
What can I do to prevent this from happening again?
The answers to these questions are relatively straightforward. But for ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 15, 2014 | Health Articles

Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime. Whether the pain was caused by lifting something awkwardly or from strenuous activity. More often than not this pain will subside after a period of rest, if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more of an extreme ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 10, 2014 | Health Articles

It always comes at the most in opportune times, but at one time or another, we have all experienced the discomfort of bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea or constipation. Unfortunately for many people this has become a daily occurrence. Traditionally, triggers have thought to have been anything from stress, eating certain foods, stomach or bowel ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 8, 2014 | Health Articles

Finally summer is here! But with the great weather that arrived late this year so did the massive pollen levels that are causing an historic spike in cases of seasonal allergy, also known as allergic rhinitis. Bad news for those of us who anxiously awaited to emerge from our winter cocoons and enjoy the great outdoors.
Allergies ...
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by Dr. Joseph Gambardella | Jul 3, 2014 | Health Articles

Being pregnant is an amazing and daunting time all rolled into one. You are experiencing the wonder of growing a new life inside of you and often your body begins to let you know about it.
The Shift
As your belly grows and the weight begins to get heavier and shift positions, it is not uncommon (but ...
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