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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Are you suffering from male menopause?
Male menopause, more correctly called “andropause” is on the rise. Also referred to as grumpy old man syndrome, hypogonadism, irritable male syndrome and hypotestosteronism, andropause effects about 30 percent of h…
Nuts for nuts (and seeds)
Various proteins and healthy fats are recommended for an all-around healthy diet. Both nuts and seeds are healthy sources for protein, and monounsaturated and polyunsatuarated fats (termed the “healthy fats”). Eati…
Kidney stone prone
Kidney stones can be a painful condition, sending more than a half million people to the emergency room per year. Statistics say that 1 in 10 Americans will have a kidney stone some time in their life, although not…
National IPA Day and International Beer Day
Sunday, Aug. 7 will be a day for beer drinkers of all tastes and appreciation levels to celebrate. It is both National IPA Day here in the States and International Beer Day. So for this week, we are going to leave …
Joint health
Approximately 30 million doctor visits a year are due to knee and shoulder injuries. Add another 150 million cases a year for back pain. Many of these visits are related to joint injuries.
Six habits for a healthy kingdom
Do you wish for a healthy kingdom? I know the feeling — with children, parents, and responsibilities that line the castle wall, sometimes I think the king and queen will never find time to make healthy choices. How…
Pregnancy and sleep apnea
It appears that there is a relationship between pregnancy and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is characterized by periods during sleep when breathing is completely stopped for 10 seconds or longer. Many of these…
Berry refreshing!
We’re right in the heat of berry season this summer, so don’t skimp on these little nutrition goldmines next time you visit the farmer’s market or grocery store. We’ve all heard that berries are good for us, but wh…
Good morning exercise!
There's only so much time for exercise in the morning, so what's the fastest way to better glutes and abdominals to prevent injury to your back at home? Well, according to the latest electromyographic research stud…
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week 2016 runs from August 1st to August 7th. The theme for this year is about how “breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our well being from the start of life…
Shoulder to shoulder
Shoulder pain is a common complaint today. It is the third most common complaint regarding musculo-skeletal system pain. Studies show that long term resolution of shoulder complaints are less than 50 percent when t…
Serious wine
Walk into any wine shop and you will find that far more “real estate” is dedicated to red wine selections than to white and rosé choices. But why? We have talked to friends and customers about this trend, and Mary …
Business evaluations: When are they needed in a divorce action?
I apologize for not writing regularly these last few editions, but we have been busy helping our clients with legal actions involving both their property and complicated business issues. Therefore I feel the need t…
All olive oils are not created equally
One of the key ingredients to a long and healthy life is olive oil. For years dietitians have been promoting the use of olive oil as a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Because of its rich source of tocopherols, c…
Five reasons to take your child to the chiropractor
Why should a child get adjusted? The simple answer is that children have spines and a nervous system just like adults, and we want to make sure they are functioning properly, especially during the developmental yea…