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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
What are your numbers?
No, I don't mean your phone number or your age either. I mean, your health care numbers, which are the markers of how healthy you really are. These are the numbers you should know every year when you get your yearl…
Free Event- Biofeedback and Hypertension
Join the Certified Biofeedback Specialists at the Integrative Wellness Center on Saturday, Feb. 16 for two free events. At 11 a.m., there will be a short presentation and question-and-answer session on the INDIGO/S…
Trends
Every year around this time Mary heads off to the market to find the latest in merchandise for the shop for the coming spring and summer season. Every few years she goes to the market in New York, widely regarded a…
Sunless Gloom: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Part I
Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka: "S.A.D," (not to be confused with, but related to, the Standard American Diet, which also uses the acronym "S.A.D."), is the term given to the feelings of gloominess, depression, s…
Pain? Consider an attractive alternative
In past postings we've heard how magnetic jewelry has helped headaches, arthritis, restless leg and tendonitis sufferers. We'll hear from a few others, but first, a brief reminder:
On the record about off-label drugs
A medication is said to be used "off-label" when it is prescribed to treat a condition which has yet to be approved by the FDA. An example of off-label drug use may be an anti-depressant that is prescribed to treat…
Ramen Noodle make over
Ah, Ramen Noodles. These little bags or cups of dried noodles with soup-flavored powders are cheap and easy to prepare, making them a favorite must-have for most college students. Ramen is an ideal food for the dor…
Can dental implants benefit you?
Chances are that either you or someone you know has a dental implant. That is to be expected because implants are, more and more frequently, becoming the treatment of choice for a variety of dental issues. There ar…
87 percent
Made it, 27 out of 31 days in the month of January with 60 minutes of exercise. Not an "A," but remember perfection is not the goal. Increasing our time frames for exercise and making a commitment toward our health…
What should you do with a 401(k) when leaving a job?
In the past, many people stayed at one job, or at least one company, for almost their entire working lives.
Five ways to manage pain
Pain is a very common thing. You don't have to suffer. Here are five ways you can manage pain. Most of us face it in one way or another just about every day of our lives. Clearly, sometimes it is much more severe t…
Treating sinus inflammation
When sinus inflammation (sinusitis) strikes, most people probably think that the best thing to do is get a prescription for antibiotics from their doctors. However, antibiotics are ineffective in 90 percent to 98 p…
Pick up your prescription
The list is long and you just need to pick it up. It's written, signed and already filled and ready for you to stop and get on your way home. When you pick it up it reads: Exercise daily. 30 minutes of cardio and 3…
Diabetes and quantum biofeedback
It is estimated that 350 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes, many of whom are completely oblivious to the damage being done inside their bodies. Some of these symptoms can include a metallic taste in…
Eating cultured
When reading the above title, one of two images will be conjured up: eating with high etiquette, very refined, expensive foods with a particular pomp; or eating foods that have been lacto-fermented (aka: "cultured"…