At Sunrise Family Practice, we understand that every child deserves the best opportunity to thrive, even when facing challenges like ADHD, ODD, or DMDD. Our experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner provides compassionate and expert care tailored to the unique needs of children aged 6 and older. Understanding ADHD, ODD, and DMDD ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): Often characterized […]
Testosterone Therapy for a Slimmer Waistline When it comes to achieving a slimmer waistline, the discussion is often about nutrition choices and exercise. Medications are also becoming an increasingly popular choice for helping to reduce the waistline. However, hormones like testosterone play a crucial role in determining how mens’ bodies store fat and build muscle.
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Weight loss can be challenging, especially when nutrition changes and exercise alone aren’t delivering the desired results. For individuals struggling to shed pounds, prescription weight loss medications can offer a promising solution. But do they really work? And how essential are nutrition and lifestyle changes in achieving long-term success? Let’s explore the top prescription weight
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Many people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives, but did you know it’s possible to have both conditions at the same time? Anxiety and depression are separate mental health disorders, yet they often coexist. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that about 60% of people diagnosed with
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There are so many misconceptions about schizophrenia, partly because of how it’s portrayed in the media. We’d like to take the time to dispel some of these myths with actual facts about schizophrenia. Myth #1: Schizophrenia is the same as multiple personalities. Schizophrenia is not the same as having multiple personalities. While hallucinations, including hearing
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD is often misunderstood and underestimated, yet its impact can be profound on those affected by it. From childhood to adulthood, individuals with ADHD face a unique set of challenges that can affect various aspects of their lives. In this blog, we’ll highlight six characteristics of ADHD
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You may have heard the term mood disorder, but not know exactly what it is referring to. Mood disorders is a broad term that is used to group all types of psychiatric conditions that affect a person’s emotional state. This includes all types of depression and bipolar disorders. What are the most common mood disorders
How much do you know about your metabolism? Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur in the body to maintain life. This includes processes such as digestion, absorption of nutrients, and the conversion of nutrients into energy. Your metabolism plays a crucial role in determining how many calories your body burns each day and
Obesity is a Chronic Disease Obesity is often considered a lifestyle choice, but it is actually a chronic disease affecting a significant number of Americans, including many here in O’Fallon, IL and surrounding areas. According to WHO, obesity is “defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass
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There are a lot of different health benefits of losing weight, aside from the one that tends to get the most focus – looking better. Looking better and the confidence boost from it is great, but feeling better – feeling healthier – is even better. How does losing weight help you to feel better? When
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