Parents take their kids to see the pediatrician annually for growth checks, physicals, and vaccinations but, once people reach adulthood, the recipe changes a little. While it may be easy to let annual wellness visits lapse because school, work, and family make for a busy life, a regular check-in with your primary care provider can …
Dr. Jon Swetech
When your immune system has a reaction to airborne allergens like pollen, this is considered a sign of seasonal allergies. Symptoms, though, can mimic other health conditions which means self-medicating with over-the-counter remedies might not always fully target what’s going on and could be problematic if you’re attempting to treat the wrong condition. It’s important …
We all experience some level of stress at different points in our life. It’s unavoidable. For some people, the feeling is mild and fleeting. For others, the aftermath of trauma, emergency, grief, or other trigger can turn into chronic stress. It’s essential to understand how ongoing stress can negatively impact the body and permanently alter …
Everyone goes through periods of stress or illness or poor food choices that result in digestive disorders. These problems, though, should resolve quickly as a normal course of sickness or overwhelm. When digestive symptoms are ongoing and impacting daily life, it’s critical to look deeper with your doctor to discover what’s really going on. Unusual …
It is easy to underestimate or overlook the power of the gut in the human body. Many health afflictions, chronic illnesses, and side effects are the result of the health of a person’s gut. Focusing on gut health can help improve not only immunity to other conditions but also boost energy and reduce inflammation. Getting …
Anyone living with an autoimmune condition is dealing with a body that is battling itself, an immune system that is attacking healthy cells and tissues. The result are side effects like chronic pain, fatigue, physical limitations, and mental strain. Autoimmune diseases are complex and sometimes difficult to diagnose but they are treatable – and it …
Everyone is different, but genetics play a big role in a person’s health throughout their life. One of the best things you can do for the ones you love is prioritize heart health. There are many ways to do so, individually and together, and turn them into habits that last beyond Heart Health Month. Heart …
Exercise is often one of the first activities that fall by the wayside when a person is dealing with a chronic condition or managing an unexpected diagnosis. However, sticking with a preventive care plan to move your body regularly can actually help improve some health issues while minimizing the side effects of certain chronic conditions. …
People who experience joint pain in cold weather are uncomfortable, to say the least. Living in Michigan with our deep temps and precipitation can make the darkest, longest months of the year even harder to bear. If you understand your joint pain and how to manage it, you can beat the cold weather side effects, …
Some New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to achieve because of cost, effort, or time required. Manageable, realistic wellness goals are the smart choice for 2026 and beyond. By making targeted, attainable resolutions, you create a sustainable framework for goals that can be easily achieved, which means you’re more likely to keep your resolutions when …