At certain times of the year, our mental and emotional stability stand out more glaringly than other times. We are now entering one of those times. As the stress of the holidays bear down on us – fervent shopping, working longer hours, kids events and expectations that commonly arise with various activities, how strong we …
Embarking on a weight loss program can be fraught with frustration and confusion. Some say that without exercise, you can’t lose weight. Yet many don’t lose weight exercising and are frustrated. One group says you can’t lose weight unless you are vegetarian, vegan, or eat only fruits or vegetables. Others promote low carb, eating only …
So many people today suffer from sugar-related diseases. According to NCBI as published in the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health “Consumption of added sugars has been implicated in increased risk of a variety of chronic diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as well as cognitive …
Recently I was asked what “Preventive Medicine” really is. I realized there is confusion on the topic. So often we confuse “early intervention” with “prevention”. In my mind, there is a world of difference. Prevention is doing those activities, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, or doing preventive therapies, with the intent of circumventing …
As the days become unseasonably hotter, the risks of heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke (or sun stroke) become a concern. Because heat stroke can kill you, it is important that you know how to prevent it, you know the signs as it progresses, and that you know what …
Years ago, a 19 year old woman and her family came to see me for “severe PMS”. I hear the word “severe” a lot, but none as profound as this one. This girl raged for 3 out of 4 weeks per month. Only the week after her cycle was she tolerable. For two weeks her …
After a long winter and frustrating spring, we are exuberantly working to get our fields and gardens planted. Some will spend time planning just the right colors, textures, heights and maybe even fragrances in their flower gardens. Others are planting vegetables and herbs. Maybe they are trying new varieties, or planting old favorites, or even …
What makes us sick? We do, and during the holidays we do even more of all the “right” things to make us sick. If we want to be well, we need to moderate the formula for a perfect illness. On the top of the list is stress. Stress is interpreted by the body as a …
Pain is a constant in too many lives. When severe, it controls lives and destroys productivity. Lesser pain can be just as problematic as it can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle that adds to the pain, and slows the healing response. However, there are several things people can do that could help heal the tissues …
Two studies reveal acupuncture to be as effective as drugs, and without side effects for the treatment of over-active bladder (OAB). Two research teams: the first a combination of Whipps Cross University Hospital and University College of London Hospital, and the Second, Department of Urology in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guiyang College of Traditional …
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