Category: Wellness
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Zika Virus
Public Health Alert Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected species mosquito. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a…
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A New Therapy for Vaginal Health
Have you experienced changes in your vaginal health since menopause? Did you know that over 40% of post-menopausal women experience symptoms such as dryness, itching, burning, painful urination or pain during intercourse? It’s OK to talk about it™ – because now there is a new therapy that really works! MonaLisa Touch™: A New Therapy for…
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Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia is a common complaint of women prior to, during and after menopause. It is caused by a decrease in estrogen levels in the body. The vaginal tissues really love estrogen. During perimenopause, the menopause transition and after menopause, as a result of very low circulating levels of estrogen, the vaginal tissues…
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness month
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology more than 8,500 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer each day. Melanoma is the deadliest of all skin cancers and is the most common form of cancer in young adults aged 25-29. One American…
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Estrogen levels decline after menopause
After menopause, when estrogen levels decline, many women experience changes that can really affect quality of life. And, studies show that only 25% of women seek help from their doctor. Did you know that there is a new, non-hormone treatment for post-menopause symptoms that can provide long-term relief? The MonaLisa Touch procedure is quick, painless…
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Austin Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
Event Details Location: Camp Mabry Date: 4/9/2016 Check-in Festival Start: 10:00AM Walk Start: 11:00AM Walk Coordinator: Derek Dodson ddodson@ccfa.org Phone: 817-629-3832 Read More about local Hero, Maggie Jukes
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April is STD awareness month
Preventing STDs may sound like a no brainer but STDs are more common than you realize. People do not walk around with a scarlet letter indicating they have chlamydia, herpes or HIV. The reality is that people often have no signs or symptoms making transmission easy. So how do you protect yourself? *Talk openly with…
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Gestational Surrogacy
Looking for a healthy woman interested gestational surrogacy? For more information, please contact our practice manager, Kelly Zimbelman via email at kzimbelman@lisamjukesmd.com or by phone: 512.301.6767
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March is Nutrition Month
The American Heart Association is committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives, and one way to do that is teaching people how to eat a healthier, more nutritious diet. Many people in the United States eat more than their recommended daily calories, sugar, and sodium and supplement that with a poor exercise routine. Nutrition…
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Maggie Jukes Crohn’s Message
Howdy! My name is Maggie Jukes, I am a 17-year-old Senior at Lake Travis High School in Lakeway, Texas. I am both honored & excited to be named the Central Texas Honored Hero! I was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 14. Since that time, I have experienced many strange and sometimes awkward situations. I am…