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Get Your Allergies Under Control with Allergy Testing

Is your nose always running? Do you have itchy, watery eyes? You might have allergies. The only way to know for sure and relieve your symptoms is to get allergy testing. Click here to learn more.

Sep 1st, 2025

Treating High Cholesterol: Understanding the Different Types of Statins

When diet and exercise can’t lower your cholesterol numbers, you may need statins. Learn about the different types of statins and how they differ.

Aug 4th, 2025

7 Myths About Childhood Immunizations Debunked

Childhood immunizations are important for your child’s short- and long-term health. Learn the truth behind related myths, according to qualified experts.

Jul 11th, 2025

Why Are My Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Worse in the Heat?

Rheumatoid arthritis causes ongoing joint discomfort. While these symptoms can be challenging to manage year-round, many patients find that their RA symptoms worsen during hot weather.

Jun 1st, 2025

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe? Learn What the Latest Research Says

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the best way to deal with many symptoms of menopause, though many people have concerns about its safety. The good news is that most of these concerns are groundless.

May 6th, 2025

How Does Diet Impact Your Blood Pressure?

If you have chronic high blood pressure or hypertension, your overall health is at risk. Fortunately, there’s good news! There are steps you can take to see lower blood pressure numbers by simple dietary changes. Read on to learn more!

Apr 1st, 2025

Diabetes: How Can the Glycemic Index Help?

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or been told you’re at risk for developing this chronic disease? Using the glycemic index can help manage your condition, so you stay healthy. Read on to learn more!

Mar 1st, 2025

How Osteopathic Medicine Can Help Treat Sinusitis

Are you tired of battling sinus pain and congestion? Discover how osteopathic medicine can offer the natural, hands-on relief for sinusitis you’ve been searching for. 

Feb 10th, 2025

SuboxoneⓇ: The Path Forward from Addiction

Whether you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, know that you aren't alone. We're here to help! SuboxoneⓇ could help suppress cravings and provide you with a realistic path to sobriety.

Jan 6th, 2025

What You Should Know About HPV

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Get the facts before you get the virus.

Dec 5th, 2024

Living With Arthritis (And What You Can Do About It)

You can live with arthritis without letting it ruin your life. Let us help you learn more about your options for managing the pain and stiffness that come with arthritis, the chronic inflammation in your joints.

Nov 1st, 2024

5 Tips for Managing Fall Allergies

Many people think of spring as allergy season, but autumn can be just as bad for plenty of allergy sufferers. In this post, we offer a few tips on how to manage common fall allergies.

Oct 11th, 2024

How Often Do Men Need Prostate Exams?

The prostate is an important part of your reproductive system and plays a major role in inseminating the ovaries if you’re trying to start a family. As you get older, the prostate is at risk of different illnesses, so how often should it be examined?

Sep 20th, 2024

I Eat Healthy; Why Do I Still Have High Cholesterol?

Making healthy eating choices is one of the best ways to manage your cholesterol levels — but what if it’s not enough? Here’s why dietary changes don’t always help keep cholesterol levels under control.

Aug 13th, 2024

Am I Too Young for Menopause?

Are you too young for menopause? Maybe not. If you're under 45 and your menstrual cycle has stopped, it could be early menopause, which may need treatment. Keep reading to learn more.

Jul 23rd, 2024

My Child Is Afraid of the Doctor: What Can I Do to Help?

Your child needs care from an experienced pediatrician, both for regular checkups and for any accidents or illnesses. If your child is afraid of going to the doctor, use these tips and tricks to lower stress around pediatrician appointments.

Jun 5th, 2024

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. Although you might not feel any different with high blood pressure, it’s critical to get it checked regularly. Find out more here.

May 14th, 2024

Can My Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, long-term condition. However, with the right changes, remission is possible. Working with a health care provider can give you the tools and support to get on the right track.

Apr 2nd, 2024

Female Urinary Incontinence: It’s More Common Than You Think

Female urinary incontinence is common, but it’s much more common in women over the age of 50. Fortunately, there are treatment options that can restore bladder control so you no longer have to worry about leakage

Mar 18th, 2024

Myths and Facts about Arthritis

Arthritis affects millions of Americans and is the leading cause of disability in adults. Despite these facts, many people have misconceptions about arthritis that may lead to delays in diagnosis and care.

Feb 1st, 2024

Common STDs and How to Prevent Them

If you have sex or engage in intimate touch with one or more partners, you’re at risk for a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An STD doesn’t usually have symptoms at first. Testing and prevention can keep you safe.

Jan 19th, 2024

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Hemorrhoid

Hemorrhoids can be uncomfortable—but they’re no big deal, right? Wrong. Hemorrhoids need medical attention to relieve symptoms and prevent serious complications. Here’s why it’s important to have your hemorrhoids treated.

Dec 1st, 2023

Can You Develop Allergies?

If you have no prior history of allergies, that cold may just be a cold. If it doesn’t go away and you notice you only have symptoms in certain situations, it could be a newly developed allergy.

Nov 1st, 2023

3 Conditions That Respond Well to Joint Injections

Many different health conditions can cause acute or chronic joint pain. If you suffer from joint pain, you’re likely looking for treatment options. We discuss some of the conditions that respond favorably to joint injection therapy here.

Oct 3rd, 2023

Do These Things Now to Avoid Being Miserable During Menopause Later

You might not think about menopause until you enter its beginning stages. But, there are ways to prepare now for the unavoidable transition ahead. Let’s take a moment to explore them.

Sep 1st, 2023

What You Should Know about Managing Arthritis Pain

There are options available for managing your arthritis pain. If you suffer from cramping, painful, and stiff joints that restrict your mobility and freedom, it’s time you seek help. Learn more about what treatments could work for you.

Aug 1st, 2023

How Does Arthritis Impact Mental Health?

Arthritis affects the joints, but a growing body of research shows an association between arthritis and mental health issues, including depression. In this post, we discuss some of the connections between arthritis and mental health.

Jul 1st, 2023

6 Tips for Managing Your COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes many symptoms that can affect your quality of life. Because of this, we offer six tips that can help you effectively manage your condition.

Jun 1st, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are extremely common, and yet, they aren’t commonly talked about. Because of that, we take a closer look at all the things you need to know about uterine fibroids here.

May 16th, 2023

When to Consider Hormone Replacement Therapy for Your Menopausal Symptoms

Menopause is the natural progression of a woman’s reproductive health, but it often causes uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy can help you feel like yourself again. Read on to learn when you should consider it.

Apr 1st, 2023

5 Different Treatments for Allergies

Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. Read on to find out five different treatments that can help relieve your allergy symptoms and improve your life.

Mar 6th, 2023

Preventative Care for Men: Age-Specific Screening Guidelines for Prostate Cancer

Getting screened for prostate cancer regularly is essential to catching this kind of cancer in its earliest stages. Read on to learn some guidelines about when to start receiving these necessary screenings.

Feb 13th, 2023

Tips for Maintaining Your Weight Loss During the Holiday Season

You have a raised bump on your skin. It’s red and inflamed, and it may hurt and feel warm to the touch. You have an abscess. Learn about treatment and prevention.

Jan 2nd, 2023

How Does Salt Affect Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is a common — but dangerous — health condition. The good news is that lifestyle changes can improve your blood pressure and your health. Learn how your diet affects your blood pressure and why salt intake shouldn’t be overlooked.

Dec 1st, 2022

Protect Yourself During Virus Season

This year more than ever, it’s essential to protect yourself during cold and flu season. Fortunately, you can take steps to keep yourself healthy. Read on to learn our top tips for keeping safe this virus season and all year long!

Nov 1st, 2022

Most Common Causes of Abscesses

You have a raised bump on your skin. It’s red and inflamed, and it may hurt and feel warm to the touch. You have an abscess. Learn about treatment and prevention.

Oct 1st, 2022

How to Manage Your Gestational Diabetes

Congratulations, you’re pregnant! But if you’ve developed gestational diabetes, you must take extra care to keep yourself and your baby safe. Luckily, the changes you make are good for you — and for your baby — for the rest of your lives.

Sep 1st, 2022

Here's How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Risk of Dementia

According to research, one-third of dementia cases could be avoided by better managing a few lifestyle factors. Continue reading to learn how your lifestyle may impact your risk of dementia.

Aug 1st, 2022

Why You Should Always Track Your Periods

Do you find it curious to hear that you should be keeping track of your menstrual cycle? The benefits go far beyond detecting pregnancy. Here's why you should keep your eye on the calendar, and how you can get started.

Jul 1st, 2022

What to Expect During an Outbreak of Hives

Hives can be painful, itchy, and unsightly. Whether you regularly experience hives or feel overwhelmed by a sudden outbreak, you should know a few things about what to expect and how to move forward.

Jun 1st, 2022

How Joint Injections Work to Relieve Pain and Treat Injuries

Joint pain can cause significant discomfort, and it can even interfere with a lot of the activities you take for granted. Joint injections promote natural healing so you can find relief without turning to large doses of medication.

May 1st, 2022

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Chronic Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain affects millions of women, and while some pain (like period cramps) is normal, chronic pain is not. If you have chronic or ongoing pelvic pain, here’s why seeking medical treatment as soon as possible is critical for your health.

Apr 1st, 2022

Ways Your Health Needs Change When You Get Older

Life expectancy is a complex topic, but one thing is certain: the healthier you age, the more you can enjoy life! Your health needs change as you get older, and understanding what to expect can help as you plan the next stage of your life.

Mar 1st, 2022

Why Does My Kid Need a Sports Physical?

There are few things more important for a developing child than their health. So whether they want to play sports or they just like to be physically active, a sports physical can be a great benefit. Read on to find out more.

Feb 1st, 2022

What Women Should Know About Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is more likely to affect women than men. While unfair, you still need to know what you can do to reduce your risk and protect your joint health. Learn more about this common form of arthritis and what you can do to stay mobile.

Jan 1st, 2022

Here’s Why Menopause Puts You at a Greater Risk for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bone loss, and women are at four times greater risk than men. Learn more about why women are at greater risk and how menopause increases your risk.

Dec 1st, 2021

How to Change Your Diet if You Have Diabetes

Diabetes can be difficult to weather, but there are changes that you can make in your everyday life to ease the symptoms of this disease. Read on to learn more about how you can help yourself while living with diabetes.

Nov 2nd, 2021

How to Get Relief for Your Allergies

Imagine you’re out enjoying the sunshine and suddenly you notice nasal congestion or a quickly growing rash. No matter their severity, allergic reactions can uproot your plans. Here’s how you can relieve or even avoid an allergic reaction.

Oct 4th, 2021

The Importance of Keeping Your Family's Annual Physicals, This Year More Than Ever

Making a yearly trip to the doctor is one of the best ways to maintain your health and prevent serious illness. Learn why here.

Sep 9th, 2021

How Suboxone Helps Patients Beat Opioid Addiction

In the battle against opioid use, Suboxone is a game-changer, helping patients kick addiction permanently.

Aug 1st, 2021

Should You Get an Epidural for Your Chronic Back Pain?

An incredible 20% of Americans with acute back pain are plagued by chronic problems with pain. If you want to find much-needed relief, explore how an epidural injection may be just the solution you’re looking for to get your life back.

Jul 14th, 2021

7 Important Health Benefits of Losing Weight

When it comes to losing weight, you gain many health benefits, even when losing as little as 5% of your current weight. Click here to learn all the health benefits, from your heart to your mind, that you gain by losing weight.

Jun 11th, 2021

What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Health

If you’re like most men, you probably know you should start getting regular prostate exams after turning age 40. But, how much do you know about this small gland and how to spot signs of a problem? Keep reading to learn more.

May 10th, 2021

How We Can Help You Manage Your Chronic Pain

The pain is with you 24/7, and you don’t know how to escape. Chronic pain can adversely affect everything from your relationships to your self-confidence. Getting your pain under control gets you back to your life again. Here’s how we can help.

Apr 18th, 2021

What a Well-Woman Visit Can Do for You

Preventive care is equally as important as taking care of yourself when you’re sick. A yearly well-woman visit is a preventive health measure that helps you stay as healthy as possible.

Mar 15th, 2021

6 Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence

About one-quarter to one-third of adults in the United States have some form of incontinence, which can have a substantial quality-of-life impact. Here’s a look at the common causes of urinary incontinence in women and what we can do about it.

Feb 1st, 2021

Is There Such a Thing as Good Cholesterol?

After years of being told how bad cholesterol is for your health, you may not believe there’s such a thing as good cholesterol. But your body makes different types of cholesterol, including a good type that benefits your health.

Jan 17th, 2021

5 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

About half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Taking blood pressure medicine can help, but these medications often cause some unpleasant side effects. These five tips can help you lower your blood pressure naturally.

Dec 1st, 2020

Why Exercise Is So Important If You Are Suffering From Arthritis

Is arthritis pain keeping you from doing the things you love? Is that aching keeping you up at night and wrecking your day? Find out how exercise can help you keep joint inflammation and pain under control so you can do more of what you love to do.

Nov 3rd, 2020

The Dangers of High Cholesterol

Despite what you’ve heard in the past, your body needs cholesterol, but only in a certain proportion between “good” and “bad” versions of the substance. You have high cholesterol when you have an abundance of LDL, low-density lipoproteins.

Oct 13th, 2020

Best Treatment Options for Your Arthritis

If you are one of the 91 million people in the United States with arthritis, the good news is that you do have treatment options. Read on to find out which one might work for you!

Sep 8th, 2020

Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical

Doctor’s visits aren’t only for when you’re sick. An annual physical can help prevent health concerns and detect problems before they happen. Here’s what you need to ask during your physical.

Aug 7th, 2020

Lifestyle Tips For Managing Your Diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis can be discouraging, but there are simple tips and strategies to keep your condition under control and reduce your symptoms. Read on for our expert advice on managing your diabetes.

Jul 20th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Feb 20th, 2024

Autoimmune Diseases

Our body’s immune system is made to protect us against the many threats to our health. As soon as a threat is detected, our body sends a horde of fighter cells to defend the body. If it works efficiently, we don’t have to fear getting sick.

Jun 25th, 2018

Childhood Asthma

Has your child been feeling under the weather these days? Have you noticed a sudden decrease in their level of activity? These can be the signs that your child is suffering from asthma. Not all children have the same asthma symptoms and even in the same c

Jun 21st, 2018

Eczema – The Possible Triggers

Eczema is a non-contagious, inflammatory skin condition. It usually shows up on children before they turn 5, although it’s not unheard of adults and adolescents to get the condition. More than 60% of the patients usually experience the symptoms...

Jun 21st, 2018

Importance of Geriatric Care

We wish to care for our loved ones in times of need. So when they need medical help, we make sure they get the best care there is. When the ones in need of care are our elderly parents, we try our best to provide them with...

Jun 20th, 2018

Your Children and Potential Day Care Hazards

Parents have the responsibility of ensuring their child’s health and safety. But with busy schedules, this important task can sometimes become impossible. At such an hour of need, a day care is the best hope for parents.

Jun 19th, 2018

Benefits of Routine Gynecologic Care for Women

Being a woman, you must have had your fair share of gynecological exams. Starting from your pre- teens to the days when your hair turns white, gynecological care is something that’ll remain constant in your life.

Jun 18th, 2018

Importance of Preventive Care

Lost in the busy schedules of our lives, most of us forget to think about the one thing that influences the quality of our life the most; our health. As a result, that sudden work meeting is more important to us and we cancel our doctor’s appointment.

Jun 15th, 2018

Sciatica – The most common triggers

Have you been experiencing sharp, sudden pain on one side off your lower body? If so, there is a chance that you might be suffering from Sciatica. More than often, the pain starts from your back and extends down your leg.

Jun 14th, 2018

Family Medicine Services

For most families, having a family care system is crucial. A family would usually need primary care alongside pediatric care. But it can be hard to find all these medical services available at the same place. Imagine taking your child to...

Jun 13th, 2018

Understanding the Difference Between a Chiropractor and Osteopath

If you are suffering from back pain, it’s likely that you’re in search for the right remedy. There are multiple pain relief medicines and ointments available in the market but when it comes to chronic back pain, you might want to opt for...

Jun 12th, 2018

An Overview of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and its Benefits

When you don’t want to undergo a surgical treatment but want relief from the chronic pain in your neck, spine or knee joints, pain management doctors in Illinois may recommend you Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). Best described as a...

Jun 11th, 2018

Radiofrequency Ablation Machine and Procedure in Focus

If you’re experiencing pain in the neck, lower back or pain in joints triggered by degenerative diseases like arthritis, then chances are, your doctor can suggest radiofrequency ablation. If you’re new to this term, then continue reading as...

Jun 8th, 2018

The Importance of Knee Blocks Due to Knee Arthritis or Failed Knee Replacement

Severe pain in the knees is a common compliant among those suffering from knee arthritis or who have had a failed knee replacement surgery. This is when pain management doctors in Illinois advise patients to get genicular knee nerve blocks.

Jun 6th, 2018

How to Select the Right Doctor for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief?

Characterized by chronic pain and widespread tenderness in the muscles and bones, fibromyalgia is a serious and painful syndrome. Although the exact cause is unknown, researchers say that people may experience this chronic pain after a surgery,...

Dec 5th, 2017

Different Types of Chronic Pain for Which You Require a Pain Specialist

According to the APF (American Pain Foundation), nearly 42 to 100 million people in the US are affected by chronic pain. In fact, chronic pain affects more people than health conditions like diabetes and cardiac diseases.

Dec 3rd, 2017

Invasive Techniques for Pain Management

Chronic pain in the back or the neck can be extremely painful.The most common causes of chronic pain are inflammatory arthritis, fractures due to accidents or sport related injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint dysfunction,...

Dec 1st, 2017

Non-Invasive Techniques for Pain Management

Chronic pain in the back or the neck can be extremely painful.The most common causes of chronic pain are arthritis, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia. In order totreat chronic back or neck pain, specialists in pain management clinics in...

Nov 29th, 2017

Leading Causes for Joint Pain

Are you experiencing pain in your joints? Is it limiting you from performing day to day activities? Then schedule an appointment with a doctor for pain management in Tinley Park, IL. Seeking treatment right away is the best way to stop the discomfort...

Nov 26th, 2017

Top Benefits of Family Care in Illinois

The top concern of every head of the household in Illinois is the good health of the family. To ensure this, it’s important that you find a reliable doctor for family care in Illinois, before you need one. Once you have a family care doctor, ...

Nov 23rd, 2017

Questions to Ask Pain Management Doctors in Illinois Before You Select One

Has your family care doctor advised you to visit a pain management doctor? Some doctors may refer to a specialist in their network while others may only advise you to go to one. If you’re in the latter position, ...

Nov 20th, 2017

Why Does Family Care in Illinois Matters?

People don’t often realize the benefits of having experienced and trusted family doctors in Tinley Park, IL until they have the need. And when they do have to consult a doctor who specializes in family medicine, they don’t know which clinic in ...

Nov 20th, 2017

Understanding The Difference Between Internal Medicine And Family Medicine

No matter where you live, it’s important that you have a go-to doctor who can quickly diagnose your medical condition and provide you the right treatment. However, when searching for the right doctor, many people often get confused between ...

Nov 17th, 2017

How to Choose a Doctor for Family Care in Illinois?

To enjoy a high quality of life, it’s important that you manage your health and the health of your loved ones. And to do so, you must find a good primary care doctor for your family. A primary care doctor can be best described as personal doctor who...

Nov 15th, 2017

Primary Care 2

Our family practice in Tinley Park, IL provides excellent medical care to patients of all ages. We employ integrative and holistic medical techniques aligned with osteopathic medical principles, to help our patients achieve sustainable wellness.

Jan 28th, 2016

Pediatric Care 2

We are home to family doctors in Illinois who are devoted to meeting the unique health needs of infants, children, and teens. We partner with you in enhancing the health and development of your children.

Jan 28th, 2016

Allergy & Autoimmune Treatment 2

Visit us for evaluation and treatment of any adult or pediatric allergy and autoimmune disease. Our board-certified physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of allergic and immunologic conditions.

Jan 28th, 2016

Geriatric Care 2

As trusted providers of family care in Illinois, we promote the physical, cognitive, and functional health of our elderly patients. We leverage our knowledge and experience in the treatment of disorders and medical conditions associated with seniors.

Jan 28th, 2016

Immunizations & Physical Exams 2

Does your recent endeavor require the completion of a physical exam and documentation? Do you wish to update your immunizations and vaccinations? We provide annual physical exams and all standard immunizations.

Jan 28th, 2016

Muscle and Joint Pain Treatment 2

You don’t have to continue living with the pain. We provide treatment for acute and chronic pain, including safe prescriptions and osteopathic manipulation. Visit our clinic in Tinley Park, IL to receive appropriate, long-term relief for pain.

Jan 28th, 2016

Pediatric Care

We are dedicated to providing care aligned with the unique needs of infants, children and teens to promote health and development. We are also committed to providing effective communication to patients, parents and caregivers.

Jan 18th, 2016

Geriatric Care

We promote the physical, functional and cognitive health of our patients, by setting customized goals and leveraging expertise in treatment of disorders and medical conditions found in patients of ages.

Jan 18th, 2016

Allergy & Autoimmune Treatment

We treat all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and autoimmune illnesses. We offer a wide array of services to our patients including screenings, alternative medicine, prescriptions, environmental and nutrition consultation.

Jan 18th, 2016

Muscle and Joint Pain Treatment

We provide treatment for acute and chronic pain illnesses, which include safe medication prescribing, osteopathic manipulation, and joint/muscle injections.

Jan 18th, 2016

Immunizations & Physical Exams

We provide efficient annual physical exams, gynecological exams, school, camp and pre-employment physicals along with all standard immunizations..

Jan 18th, 2016

Primary Care

We employ integrative and holistic medical techniques, which are aligned with osteopathic medical principles in patient care.

Jan 13th, 2016

Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk

You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another.

Jan 9th, 2016