Dr. Deb

They called my Grandfather, “THE DUKE.” That is because he always dressed liked royalty with a pencil thin mustache, spats and slicked back hair. He loved to dance, drink, smoke and have a good time.  When he walked down the street, people took notice.

Sadly, the only memories that I have of him, occurred after his stroke. His daughters and wife kept him impeccably groomed but he was confined to a chair and could only speak a few slurred words.  He kept his sense of humor as I recall one time we played the game, “I’ve got your nose” and he pretended to not only take my nose but chew it up and spit in the spittoon by his side.  This caused quite an uproar since we only saw glimpses of the larger than life man that he once was.

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US stealing life but liveliness as it did to the Duke. Most people with a stroke wait over 24 hours before seeking medical help.  Acting quickly is critical to prevent permanent damage or death. Hopefully I’ll teach you some things so you can keep the Dukes in your life.

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Just as the flowers have started to bloom, so have our allergies. The sun beckons us after being cooped up all winter but lurking outdoors are millions of allergens awaiting to attack our nasal passages. Certainly this won’t keep my kids indoors but what can we do?

There are so many medications and many side effects; it is hard figure out how to treat allergies. Let me arm you with my simple  4 step plan that has really helped my family and will hopefully help you too.

Dr. Deb’s Allergy Relief Plan (more…)