Ms. Karen Elizabeth Banker PA-C

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• What to Know About the Dukan Diet

  The Dukan Diet, designed by the French physician Pierre Dukan for treating people who are obese, has become very popular in other parts of the world after the publication of the book of the same name. The diet plan, which helped about 5 million French people to lose extra weight, is a phased,...

• Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts of Watercress

  What Is Watercress?Watercress is a dark, leafy green plant grown in natural spring water. For centuries, it has been used as a complimentary veggie for garnishing dishes. However, it is now being seen as the next big thing in the super foods category. Watercress is very versatile as it is not only...

• Urinary Tract Infections in Children

  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often thought of in regard to adults, and cases of UTIs in children seem unusual. They are not. The mechanism by which UTIs develop does not discriminate by age, and the same E. Coli bacteria can affect a child just as easily as an adult. However, UTIs affect 2%...

• How Can Laparoscopic Surgery Treat My Hernia?

  Our human bodies are a complex network of nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and visceral organs. While our skin is the outermost layer holding everything together, on the inside it is the network of strong muscle fiber that holds all our internal organs in place.A hernia occurs when there is a weak...

• Are There Long Term Complications For A Cholecystectomy?

  Cholecystectomy, that is removal of the gallbladder, is usually considered a safe operation, however there is a small risk of complications associated as is with all procedures. Most of the complications and risks carried by cholecystectomy are minimal and can be reversed or fixed. Long term...

• Drinking Red Wine Can Bring Better Health to Individuals Who Are Obese

  A new study shows that a compound found in grape skin, peanuts, and red wine may prevent type 2 diabetes in obese people. These compounds prevent the harmful changes, such as inflammation and insulin sensitivity, which can lead to different health concerns. The results of the study are published in...