Blog Archive

Whether you feel energetic and at the top of your game or drag through the day and worry about health issues, there’s always room to improve your wellness with mindful lifestyle choices. David Leszkowitz, DO, and the White Lake Family Medicine team support women at every stage of their lives....

Irregular periods can be incredibly frustrating, with bleeding arriving unexpectedly and usually at the most inconvenient time. Beyond never knowing for sure when (or if) your period will start each month, irregular menstrual cycles are often signs of an underlying health concern. Whether your periods began like clockwork before suddenly...

Whether you start sneezing as soon as the first spring blooms and leaves appear or symptoms like a runny nose, congestion, and itchy eyes bother you throughout the year, there’s a good chance you have allergies. Are you tired of living with symptoms or desperate for better allergy relief than...

Fevers often improve on their own as the underlying health problem heals. But our White Lake Family Medicine patients often have questions about how long to wait for a fever to improve and how to know when a fever needs urgent care. David Leszkowitz, DO, and his skilled team have...

Two eye-opening statistics highlight the close relationship between substance abuse and depression: Half of people struggling with substance abuse also have a mental health disorder. One in three people diagnosed with depression also has a substance use disorder. Because substance abuse and depression often occur together, and one can cause...

 Seeking help for substance abuse is a hard step to take. Once you decide to break your addiction, it’s critical to select an outpatient program that meets your needs, and particularly, to determine if your health insurance pays for treatment. Our team at White Lake Family Medicine in White Lake,...

It’s easy to miss the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) because they’re often nonexistent or mild and disappear before you notice them. However, just like COVID, you can spread an STD even if you don’t have symptoms. Another problem with the lack of symptoms? You don’t know if you...

Pain during sex affects three out of four women (75%) during their lifetime. But this challenging and highly distressing problem isn’t limited to women. Between 1%-5% of men also experience painful sex. Surprised to learn painful intercourse affects so many people? Few people realize it’s a common problem because no...

Allergy season is earlier, and pollen counts are higher than ever before. If you already have allergies, chances are you’re feeling the difference. These changes also mean that many people are feeling the misery of allergy symptoms for the first time. If over-the-counter medications don’t help or you have severe...

Bipolar disorder affects 4% of adults and nearly as many adolescents. The symptoms can appear in children as young as five, yet the disorder gets diagnosed most often around age 25. Even though this challenging condition is known for causing severe mood swings, its symptoms aren’t always extreme; they differ depending on the type...

Before urgent care became widely available, many people went to the emergency room (ER) for help with everyday illnesses and injuries. Now that urgent care is an option, regarding what separates the two and how to decide which service you should seek is confusing. You may also wonder whether there...

May is a challenging month for people with allergies. In White Lake,Waterford, Commerce and Highland, Michigan, it’s one of several peak months, which means you endure endless sneezing, a runny or congested nose, and itchy, watery eyes. But you don’t have to put up with allergy symptoms. At White Lake Family Medicine, David...

It’s hard to admit you need help curbing your drinking habit, and nothing is quite as challenging as taking that first step, but you only need to do one thing to get help: call White Lake Family Medicine and schedule an appointment to talk with David Leszkowitz, DO. Dr. Leszkowitz is board certified...

Fevers can be scary because they signal an underlying illness and can make you or your child lethargic and miserable. Most of the time, you can wait out a fever, taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen and getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration. But it’s important to know when a fever needs...

What begins as a harmless, occasional activity when socializing with friends slowly turns into overuse and substance abuse. This gradual change in your alcohol or drug habit makes it hard to recognize early signs of a problem. But as occasional use becomes more frequent, all addictive substances (whether alcohol, hallucinogens,...

People with ADHD can quickly list their challenges but often don’t realize that ADHD also gives them strengths. Acknowledging and building upon your strengths is one of the best ways to overcome your challenges. As a specialist in behavioral health, David Leszkowitz, DO, at White Lake Family Medicine, has helped many children and...

There’s no way to sugarcoat the reality of genital herpes. It spreads easily, can cause painful sores, and affects 12-20% of teens and adults. But every negative aspect of genital herpes can be offset by an encouraging fact. As family medicine specialists, David Leszkowitz, DO, and the team of certified nurse practitioners at White Lake...

Even if you don’t have insomnia, chances are you’ve had a night or two when you went to bed and lay there, staring at the ceiling, watching the clock, and feeling frustrated that you couldn't sleep. The same problem turns into a physical and mental health problem when it occurs...

Deciding when to have children depends on choosing a birth control method that works best for you. David Leszkowitz, DO, and the team at White Lake Family Medicine in White Lake, Michigan, offer a wide range of birth control options, giving you the chance to find the best method for your health, lifestyle, and...

You’re not alone if you tried to quit on your own and ended up smoking again. Of all the people who try to stop without medical support, only 6% succeed. In many cases, they underestimate the impact nicotine has on their brain. As a family medicine practitioner specializing in substance abuse and addiction treatment, David Leszkowitz,...

You can’t force your loved one to stop their substance abuse or get treatment. You can only stay positive and make sure they know you’re there to help when they’re ready. But that’s not easy to do when you live with the struggles and emotional upheaval of a loved one’s addiction. As...

A sports physical is not your ordinary yearly exam. Officially known as a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE), sports physicals are uniquely designed to be sure your child can safely participate in organized sports. During a sports physical, David Leszkowitz, DO, and the team at White Lake Family Medicine carefully evaluate muscles, bones, and...

Urgent care gives you a great option for medical care when you can’t wait for the next available appointment but you don’t need (or want) to go to the emergency room. If you’re not sure whether you need urgent care, call our team at White Lake Family Medicine. After asking you a...

The promise of fast weight loss makes fad diets hard to resist. But a medical weight loss program makes the difference between long-term success and failure. The team at White Lake Family Medicine understands the challenges of weight loss. They create a personalized medical weight loss program that supports your ability to lose weight...

Allergies can be extremely taxing, causing everything from inflamed, watery eyes to rashes and hives. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, these allergies can be both irritating and disruptive to your daily life. Allergy testing and immunotherapy are vital components of a proactive approach that can provide much-needed relief...