Category: Doc Talk

Fingernails, you ask? What does that have to do with my health? Surprisingly your fingernails are a good indication of what can be going good, or bad in your bod.   Our fingernails can be indicators of hormonal imbalances, if you are receiving the proper nutrition, or are suffering from a metabolic disorder. A good indication you are suffering from one of the following is peeling or yellowing nails. While some degree of peeling is normal for fingernails, if your nails seem unusually weak and you find them breaking, tearing, and peeling often, it could be a sign that something internally may be in need of treatment.   In other cases, nail change may mean that you may be suffering …

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Vitamin D deficiency is a growing epidemic in the U.S.

Talk about a stellar member of our community! Whether she’s donating her time and money to help those battling cancer in the area, or running around town with her two boys,  Heidi McFadden’s commitment to making our community a better place is BEYOND ‘ToastWorthy!” We were able to catch up with her (and her busy schedule) to learn more about this fantastic woman! Cheers! What is your favorite part about living in the Carson Valley? I love the small town feel.  Beautiful scenery, changing weather, summer is my favorite, so many weekend activities and events happening throughout the summer. Tell us about the (many) community activities are you involved in? Some friends and I started a run in Carson City …

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Learn the warning signs, symptoms and treatment of heart attacks from Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Stephen Tann.

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