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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Acupuncture: An old standby that works
We often view acupuncture as a "new" method of healing. However, it is one of the oldest. It has been developed, refined and instituted as the primary healing modality in China for thousands of years. Conventional …
Obesity and medication use
While prescription medication use is high among all age groups in this country, especially among older adults, obese U.S. adults use more of a number of particular prescription drugs than adults of normal weight. T…
Shoulder pain: Surgical and non-surgical
Many adults suffer from shoulder pain, a lack of shoulder strength or limited shoulder mobility. Most of these are due to problems that involve the shoulder's soft tissues: The tendons, ligaments or muscles. The bo…
How's your resolution going?
As March moves in, the steadfast determination of many people to continue carrying out their New Year's resolutions is no doubt starting to fade. If you are still holding strong to the things you have changed in yo…
The Skinny on Weight Loss: Part IV
Why eating less, eating a balanced diet and exercise are impractical for serious weight loss and can be dangerous.
Celebrate hand knitting this month at Alpaca Direct!
The contemporary crafter can be anyone - young or old, housewife or executive, rich or poor. Some craft to provide for their loved ones; others seek artistic expression or the comfort of familiar motions. The diver…
How to hire the right home-care agency
As our parents age, we begin to notice that they slow down and, at times, become a little more frail. We would like for them to retain their youth and independence as long as possible. However, there are moments wh…
Physical therapy for knee pain: What to expect
If you suffer from any sort of ongoing knee pain, planning on having knee surgery or recovering from surgery, your doctor will usually suggest physical therapy. This will help to reduce the pain, regain function, r…
Varietal emergence
We have often written that trying new varietals and wine produced by new wineries is great fun for us, and the reason we don't turn down the opportunity to try new things with our distributors. It is rare though wh…
More poisonings than auto deaths
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more Americans died of poisonings than in automobile crashes during the most recent year for which there are available statistics. That means that poisoning i…
Get your plate in shape for national nutrition month
March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is about getting your plate in shape! Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your bowl. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fa…
What is acupuncture?
More than two decades ago when I first earned my license to practice acupuncture, the question "what is acupuncture" accompanied nearly every response to "what I do." Today, most people have heard of acupuncture, a…
The Skinny on Weight Loss: Part III
How to obtain rapid weight loss safely and not create nutrition deficiencies.
Lymphedema and the role of physical therapy
Lymphedema affects approximately two million people in the United States. Its incidence is on the rise because each year approximately 500,000 Americans will be treated for some type of cancer that will be treated …
Diabetes: Its effect on the eyes
Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot produce any insulin or produces an insufficient amount of the hormone. Insulin breaks down sugars and converts them into energy to fuel the body. Symptoms of diabetes can…