By Dr. Conway McLean, FAPWHc, DABFAS ESCANABA — Pain is a common sensation, experienced by most of us at some point in our lives. When the discomfort lasts more than 12 weeks, it is classified as chronic, experienced by about 20 percent of the population. 50 million US citizens live with ...

ESCANABA — There is an abundance of unexplained medical conditions in the world, although our understanding has advanced tremendously. There is much we don’t know about the human body and don’t let anyone pretend otherwise. How about an explanation for “Stiff Person Syndrome” or ...

By Dr. Conway McLean, DABFAS, FAPWHc ESCANABA — You are what you eat…..or so goes the often cited platitude. But this isn’t just a meaningless cliché: every second of every day, the cells of your body are working to maintain their viability, to run the body, repair the damage of ...

By Dr. Conway McLean, DABFAS, FAPWHc It is too common an occurrence, people living with foot pain. They perform their job ably, spend time with their family, participate in the usual activities. But chronic pain detracts from quality of life and interferes with our enjoyment of life. ...

ESCANABA — I don’t like causing pain. Maybe it’s a psychological thing…..but, regardless, I dislike hurting people. And yet, as a physician, there are some situations where it is unavoidable. (I’m hoping this sentiment is true for most healthcare providers but I’ve read no survey ...

ESCANABA — Being a parent is challenging these days, with our offspring exposed to all manner of dangerous germs and internet dangers. Our children’s health is understandably important and when they have problems, most parents want to resolve the issue. But what if it’s a mystery? The ...