It is probably fair to say that no disease inspires more fear than Alzheimer’s. While there are other fatal diseases, Alzheimer’s is worse than fatal; it robs its victim of his or her mind and memories long before the body succumbs. Alzheimer’s strikes an estimated one in nine Americans 65 and older, with 6.2 million […]
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For many women, “menopause” feels like a dirty word; they don’t want to think about it, don’t want to talk about it, and spend years dreading its eventual arrival. But menopause is a natural part of the life cycle. When we learn to work with our bodies instead of against them, menopause can become a
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I don’t remember hearing people complain about having issues with brain fog, and memory issues when I was first in practice, until they were old (old then was 60 or 70 – now in my mid-sixties, I don’t see that as old at all!). We saw our share of lack of focus and concentration in
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Here at Vital Health, we’re huge advocates for combining ancient traditions with modern medical practices. One of our favorite tools, acupuncture, strikes that perfect balance. And not only does it treat discomfort and pain, but it also treats the underlying causes of these symptoms in a way that works with your body’s natural processes, not
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We have all experienced the occasional uncomfortable symptom of brain fog. But what about when it becomes persistent? Chronic brain fog not only negatively affects our work performance but can be the cause of injuries or car accidents that can be life threatening both for ourselves and others. Brain fog often occurs together with poor
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If you ever have painful inflammation or stiffness in your joints, then you know all about arthritis. But do you know the root causes of excess inflammation? They can be complex, from digestion issues to nutrient deficiencies to hormones. And there’s a lot that can trigger inflammation. Today we’re talking through all of this and
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The prostate gland is a small gland located below the bladder of a male – sorry ladies – you don’t have one! When the internet first started and we didn’t yet know not to trust everything we read (now I’m really dating myself!), a woman came in as a new patient complaining that she had
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Are you tired of your body feeling like a sluggish car? If you’ve noticed that you always feel tired, have zero energy mid-day and you’re generally suffering from overall fatigue, then this is the episode for you. The truth is that our bodies need rest. Fatigue can come in many forms: mental, physical, emotional… How
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It’s interesting how many people think that gas and bloating are “normal for them”. They laugh and make jokes about “being gassy” as if it’s a natural familial genetic trait. Yet many are surprised to hear that gas and bloating should not be a regular part of anyone’s digestive experience! Regular gas and bloating are
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GERD is one of the most common health challenges that people face. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is also known as reflux, and it can cause hiatal hernias and other digestive problems. Many people think that popping antacids solves the problem. The truth is that acid reducing pills only act as a band-aid, temporarily relieving symptoms, but
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