Headache Medicine
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What is Integrative Headache Medicine?
Approximately 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, with the most common types being migraines, tension-type and cluster. Integrative Headache Medicine offers a whole person approach including mind, body and spirit, making use of a range of diagnostic tools and therapeutic options to obtain headache relief. Successful treatment of headaches relies on Sita Kedia, MD, MPH, FAHS accurate diagnosis by taking a thorough health history and developing a complete picture of a person’s triggers. Further exploration to understand the root cause of headaches includes assessments in nutrition, food allergies, fitness, sleep, inflammation and mental health. This comprehensive evaluation is coupled with multi-faceted therapies to provide the best treatment of headaches. Treatment of headaches is tailored to the individual. Headache therapies may include pain coping, stress relief using biofeedback and meditation, as well as coaching to aid in resiliency and inner transformation. Acupuncture, massage, improved sleep hygiene and biofeedback are often recommended for prevention or treatment of acute headaches. Traditional pharmaceutical approaches may be combined with nutraceuticals like Magnesium to impact the neurobiological mechanisms of headaches. Overall, Integrative Headache Medicine provides a personalized approach, combining the expertise of professionals in multiple disciplines to have the greatest impact on successful treatments of headaches. For more information about Integrative Headache Medicine at PALM Health, call 314-801-8898 and schedule a tour or visit us online at palmhealth.com.
Dr. Sita Kedia is the Chief Medical Officer at PALM Health in Ladue, MO. Dr. Kedia earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is triple board certified in Pediatrics, Adult and Pediatric Neurology, and Headache Medicine.
Family Medicine Physician
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How can I differentiate between the common cold and the flu?
Dr. Allison Flammang
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As we head into fall and the winter season, many of us may come down with a respiratory illness, but the question is, is this just the common cold or is it the flu? As a primary care office we see lots of sick patients each season who are asking this very question. While both may present similarly they are caused by different viruses. The common cold may present with more mild symptoms of stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, and sore throat, but rarely headache and high fevers. The flu may present with sudden exhaustion, weakness, high fevers (100-102F), and headache as well as sore throat and cough. The flu is more serious and may lead to complications including bronchitis, pneumonia, and hospitalization. Prevention is key and a yearly flu vaccine is offered to deter illness. Other preventative measures include practicing good hand hygiene with frequent handwashing and avoidance of sick people. When in doubt, see your physician as tests are available to diagnose influenza. Resources: CDC-Cold versus Flu 8/11/16
Dr. Allison Flammang, D.O., who has lived in Missouri most of her life, earned her doctor of osteopathy degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her office offers same day appointments for patients age 5 and older and is accepting new patients. Please contact the office at (314) 835-4868 or for more information, visit our website - www.PremierMedicalSpecialists.com.
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