by Dr. Julie Marmon | Jun 30, 2018 | Ouch Happens
Altitude sickness is an illness that typically affects people at a high altitude, normally at or above 6,000 feet above sea level, such as skiers, mountain climbers, hikers, or travelers to the great city of Colorado Springs. Every year, millions of people who love...
by Dr. Julie Marmon | Jun 15, 2018 | Ouch Happens
When it comes to your overall well-being and health, few nutritional aids have the impact of Vitamin D. Hormone-like in some of its abilities, Vitamin D impacts calcium and phosphorus levels, neuromuscular function and bone strength. It is the sole vitamin able to be...
by Dr. Julie Marmon | Apr 24, 2018 | Ouch Happens
We have all heard the rule over and over again: your body needs to have eight glasses of water at least every day in order to stay hydrated and healthy. While there isn’t any study to suggest this rule is anything more than myth, we do know that altitude has effects...
by Dr. Julie Marmon | Mar 26, 2018 | Ouch Happens
CAT Scans – Great For Looking Inside X-rays are great for getting a closer look at the skeletal system. They are commonly used by doctors and dentists to see inside your body so that they can get a better idea of what is happening with your bones and teeth. In...
by Dr. Julie Marmon | Mar 2, 2018 | Ouch Happens
Most of us have heard of meningitis, however, not all of us know enough about this potentially fatal condition. Let’s take a simple, clear and concise look at meningitis, the common symptoms, how it is treated and why suspected meningitis should always be viewed...
by Dr. Julie Marmon | Feb 26, 2018 | Ouch Happens
When you are suffering from symptoms like nasal congestion, cough and fever, you might assume you are fighting the flu – especially during our pretty nasty flu season this year! There are plenty of viruses that cause these symptoms, one of which is respiratory...
