Blog Archive
Last week, a patient said that a cardiologist he recently saw said to him that all the testing I advised was not necessary and just come to him when he started having symptoms!!! Wait a minute!!!! Sometimes with a heart attack, you just die and have no symptoms. That...
I always try to stay on the positive side but every once in a while I have to clear up the distorted, negative narrative that is being propagated in society today. My expertise is in healing disease through whatever means are available to optimize our health. 11 years as the...
First, on the literal side, the picture above is from a local forest preserve which, back in the day, I would run. There were very few trees since it was a farm many years ago. The hot sun beat down on me and that fall, circa 2000, I gathered several...
We are ready to take off!!! Beginning this fall, my lecture series will restart with the first lecture on Thursday, October 12th. As always, it will be filled with interesting facts and ideas on health and wellness. Stay tuned for further details. I wish everyone the best in their...
Hello! Can you believe it's finally almost summer? I thought it's about time I started a newsletter/blog to pass my favorite health and wellness ideas to my concierge patients. I will keep it short and sweet because we don't have enough time in life. So here I go!!! With warmer...
Every once in a while I see something that is so much of a distortion of reality, or just plain old bs, that I have to call it out. As my father used to say, "If you see something, say something". An ad came up on my phone which was...
Most people are familiar with cannabis — or marijuana — as a recreational drug. However, people have used this plant in herbal medicine since around 500 BC. That’s because it contains naturally occurring cannabinoids that provide numerous therapeutic benefits. As a practicing physician with more than 25 years of experience,...
It’s hard to eat right these days. Not only are social media feeds filled with fad diets and “get healthy quick” schemes, but who has the time? Simply stated, proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your overall health and wellness. So cutting corners with your diet can put your...
It’s no secret that carrying excess weight can put your health and confidence at risk. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get results when it comes to weight loss, especially if you have significant weight to lose. At South Naperville Family Practice, Ltd., Dr. Richard Steslow and our team...
It’s hard not to throw in the towel when you’ve done everything right but still can’t get the body you’ve been working for. Unfortunately, that’s because even the best diet and exercise routine can’t overcome your genes, which play a big role in your figure, too. At South Naperville Family...
Life is busy, and after a long day, the last thing you probably want to do is think about proper nutrition. But consuming the right balance of nutrients is an essential aspect of supporting your overall health — and it can help you to keep up with the hustle and...
Do you look at your reflection in the mirror and see only the imperfections? Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures like microneedling can transform your appearance without the need for cosmetic surgery. At South Naperville Family Practice in Aurora, Illinois, Dr. Richard Steslow offers microneedling sessions with a specially-designed tool called the...
Do you feel frustrated with how primary care works? Between your insurance company, your pharmacy, and all of the accompanying copays, deductibles, networks, and on and on, navigating care for something as simple as a seasonal cold or allergies can be daunting. Dr. Richard Steslow and our staff at South...
If you’re bothered by the increasing number of lines and wrinkles you see in the mirror, we have good news: Many treatments can help! Choosing which is best for you can be confusing, but our staff at South Naperville Family Practice is here to help! We offer a full...