The Doctor is In - Dr. Terinell Beavers
Terinell Beaver, M.D. is a board-certified internist and has been practicing with The Medical Group in Germantown since March 2008. Before joining The Medical Group, she practiced with Bartlett Internal Medicine. Dr. Beaver received her bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College and her Medical Degree from The University of Tennessee Medical School. Dr. Beaver completed her internship [...]
Continue reading...28. July 2009
Making Friends with the “E” Word
The advice still applies: daily exercise is a healthy habit. Experts recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise five to six days per week. For many of us, exercise means expensive health clubs, complicated equipment, sweating, achy muscles and anything but fun. step one is to think of exercise in terms of “daily activity.” We are meant [...]
Continue reading...28. July 2009
In Summer, Watch Neuro Triggers in Children
For children on neurological or psychotropic medications, summer freedom, if not closely watched, can become summer upheaval. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that three to five percent of children in the United States have attention deficit disorder (ADD). Each year, 45,000 new patients under the age of 15 develop epilepsy, according [...]
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Restless Legs Syndrome: A Common Cause of Painful Legs
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent and underdiagnosed condition characterized by: • An urge to move legs due to unpleasant sensations described as “creepy-crawly,” internal itch or pain • The urge to move legs increasing with inactivity or rest • Sensations relieved by moving or stretching the legs • Symptoms worsening in the evening Untreated RLS can significantly disturb [...]
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Chronic Daily Headaches: New Hope for Difficult Cases
Chronic daily headaches (CDH) include all kinds of headaches (tension, migraine or cluster) occurring at least 15 days per month. Eighty-five to 90 percent of CDH patients have been diagnosed with tension or migraine headaches. Many of these patients experience daily or nonstop headaches adversely impacting their personal, professional and social lives. Most CDH patients are [...]
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18. August 2009
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