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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The power of whole food supplements
When writing about the power of whole food supplements, we must first ask: why do we even need supplements at all?…
All about pelvic health
Kegel mania started years ago. In fact most of the women I know have heard about Kegel exercises, even if they don't really understand them or know how to do them very well. Often women will say, "I think I'm doing…
It's not too early to start planning that spring break or summer vacation
For those of us who are parents with school-aged children, spring break and summer vacation offer us a time to get away with our kids and visit grandparents, the coast, the woods, a favorite theme park or a nationa…
Experiencing the European wines of 2011
The struggles of domestic winemakers in 2010 and 2011 are well documented. Both years were cool, wet and rain shortened at harvest. 2010 also included a four day heat wave that destroyed the last hopes for many win…
Chiropractic: A low-cost solution to high-cost healthcare
Numerous studies have shown that services delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DC) are cost effective and safe. Examine the research, and decide for yourself if these services offer tremendous potential in meeting…
Asthma today
With more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with asthma, and 225,000 people worldwide dying from asthma, it’s time we take another look at it.
2015 - 2020 dietary guidelines for Americans: What's new?
Every five years, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) makes a debut to provide recommendations to Americans and their families for making healthy choices. Why are they important and what has changed?
Know for sure
I have such amazing patients that are going through such difficult things in their lives, and they always teach me things that they know for sure.
Snoring can kill
It’s a familiar image on the comics page — a man sleeping on the couch with a speech bubble over his head that says something like “ZZZ.”
Teamwork equals healing
I had the pleasure of going to the American Physical Therapy association convention this last week in Anaheim, Calif.
Witnessing greatness
We had the opportunity the other night to watch the movie Ali starring Will Smith. I reflected on the greatness portrayed in the movie.
A breakthrough for sleep apnea patients
Imagine tearing off that irritating mask and turning off the noise forever.
Heart health: The price we pay
Of the top causes of death, cardiovascular disease is one of the most expensive.
Answers on oak treatments and wine temperatures
We love it when we get questions from our readers.
Eat wholesome with whole grains
Grains have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, providing nourishment along with a rich history of culinary and agricultural traditions. You may have heard claims from the USDA supporting more w…
Is laser hair removal permanent?
With the right laser, appropriate settings and accurately spaced time between treatments, laser hair removal is incredibly effective and results in 90 percent permanent hair reduction.