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Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Gives Patient Her Life Back
Debbi Jesse, 51, is outside mowing her lawn, an activity she couldn’t do prior to her ultra-minimally invasive—also known as endoscopic—spine surgery at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. For years, Debbi had been in pain, which ranged from stabbing to sharp to shooting throughout most of the lower half of her body, including her back, hips, and glutes.

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Full-Court Press for Two Hospitals: Coach Koch’s Fight for the Health of His Heart
Known as ‘Coach’ to everyone in the Farmington, Missouri, community, Gary Koch, 79, has made a lasting impact both on and off the basketball court. A Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, he spent more than 40 years coaching college women’s and high school boys’ varsity basketball. Now retired, he is thankful for the wonderful care he received after a serious heart scare last summer.

No more pain in the neck: Disc replacement procedure offers Linda lasting relief
But the minor twinge that started after one of her regular weight-lifting sessions soon grew into intense shoulder pain with accompanying arm and wrist weakness that threatened to sidetrack her busy life. She had a ruptured disc in her cervical (neck) spine.

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Motorcycle Enthusiast Rides Pain-Free After Spine Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Two wheels sped down a rural Missouri highway, and a 14-year-old fell in love. “It was a freedom feeling,” Tom Waller says, more than six decades after his first motorcycle ride. “And I’ve never lost it.

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Avid Golfer Back on Course After Spine Surgery at MoBap – BJC HealthCare
Bill Bunch’s favorite activities include golfing, tending to his yard, and playing catch with his grandson. Each one became more difficult and less enjoyable for the retiree during a six-year span in which a worsening back condition affected his hips, legs, and feet.

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Probiotics and prebiotics: What you need to know for a balanced gut

Confused about probiotics and prebiotics? Let’s unravel the mysteries of how prebiotic and probiotic foods promote a balanced gut and what role that plays in your overall wellness.

Remember, even researchers are just beginning to understand the complexity of digestive health: how each organ functions and what the microorganisms within them do to keep the whole digestive system in working order. Before you alter your diet and lifestyle to consume more probiotics and prebiotics, consult with your primary care physician for personal guidance on healthy eating for your gut.

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Exploring the Health Benefits of Avocados: A Nutrient Powerhouse
Avocados aren't just delicious; they're also packed with nutrients that promote heart health, aid digestion and support healthy skin. See how including this superfood into your diet can help transform health.

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Your questions about cardiovascular and heart disease, answered

What is the difference between cardiovascular disease and heart disease?

These two terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that encompasses several heart conditions, including heart disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure and peripheral artery disease.

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Is it heartburn, or something more?
BJC ACO wants you to know that if you are taking antacids regularly, you could be suffering from more than just heartburn.

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It’s time to talk about cramps, pain and gas
Irritable bowel syndrome isn’t something people talk about a lot.