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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Make 2011 the healthiest year of your life
Let's start by asking a question that has an obvious answer. Would you like to save money on medical expenses this year and have the healthiest year ever? Your answer, unless you've managed to spend zero dollars, i…
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.
Common wine misconceptions
This time of year when folks are buying wine as gifts for friends and family we get many questions about wine - from grapes to packaging - that in many cases are simple misconceptions regarding the manufacture, fla…
The skinny on weight loss: Part III
How to obtain rapid weight loss safely and not create nutrition deficiencies.
Local infrared heater distributor makes top in nation
Infrared heaters are proving to be a superior asset in providing zoned heat for those hard to heat areas while also reducing heating cost.
How to keep those healthy eating resolutions
For many of us, the season of gluttony begins with candy-laden Halloween, continues through bountiful Thanksgiving and festive Christmas, and wraps up with party-time New Year's Eve. January hopefully represents a …
What's in your fruitcake?
Fruitcake... the name implies a healthy dessert or snack, but is it? If you are someone who secretly enjoys this holiday treat, you may be interested in exactly what is in it.
Don't let your blood pressure rise during the holidays
You hear a lot about the health of your heart and for very good reason. I doubt there is a single person who doesn't realize how astronomically important our heart is to our ability to function.
Servicing your mobility equipment
How often does insurance (Medicare) cover service or modification to mobility equipment? Where can you get said service? Do you have to receive service at the original company where equipment was provided?
Holiday wines
While Thanksgiving has pretty much one traditional meal and is focused on one day, the Christmas and New Year holidays bring many meal favorites spanning a number of days. The wine choices similarly are multiplied …
The skinny on weight loss, part II
In my editorial "The Skinny on Weight Loss, Part I,"I discussed some of the difficulties associated with weight loss including the enzyme regulation of fat storage and fat loss from the adipocytes (fat cells).
Purse-n-alities for everyone
Like many women, Suzan Helmhout loves switching purses frequently.
Gifts from a health conscious Santa
What if Santa were a health nut? Putting his belly that 'shakes like a bowl full of jelly' aside, a health conscious Santa may think twice about the gifts he is offering this year. His list might look something lik…
Ask your audiologist...
As I have gotten older I find that I have to have ear wax removed about once a year now. What can I do myself that would help to keep the wax from building up on me?
Kids grieve too
Children are often called the forgotten mourners.