Articles By: Ester

Am I oversupplementing my thyroid?
Endocrinology

I’ve frequently wondered if the medicine I take to supplement my thyroid is the correct dose. I’ve been taking thyroid medication for many years since a doctor initially diagnosed me with hypothyroidism. But through the years I’ve been to a thyroid specialist who added Cytomel, then several doctors who said my dose is fine after looking at my blood test results. But my current doctor whom I’ve be

Jul 17 2022 | 0 | status: publish
Hypothermia in Cold Weather
Family & General Practice

I recently went on a business trip to Minneapolis. Temperatures got down to negative territory but mostly hovered around 0 degrees to 20 degrees. I walked along the street while most people were in the skyway system which are indoor walkways that connect the buildings. When I looked out of my hotel, it looked like no one was in the city because hardly anyone was outside. That’s because they were inside an

Jan 23 2022 | 2 | status: publish
Perks And Discounts When You Get Older
Geriatrics

I tried for so long to deny that I was getting older. I received numerous offers from AARP (an interest group for those over age 50) and I refused to join. When Trader Joe’s allowed the 60+ crowd to shop early at their stores during the coronavirus, I refused. I thought I might see someone I know and they would see that I’m older than I pretend to be. Each year I celebrated a new birthday until it be

May 31 2021 | 1 | status: publish
Under Eye Fillers: The Good and Bad
Plastic Surgery

Fillers under the eye have become very popular. The most commonly used filler for under the eyes is hyaluronic acid. Poly-l-lactic acid is another option, a synthetic material made from phosphate and calcium that energizes collagen production. Calcium hydroxylapatite, made from calcium and phosphate, is a biocompatible dermal filler that stimulates collagen production. It also supports and sustains connecti

Dec 24 2020 | 0 | status: publish