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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
The rosè way
As I write today I’m wearing a pink shirt to remind myself on this gray day that spring and summer are just around the corner. When the days grow longer, the sun is out more and temperatures warm our consumption of…
Stop daily headaches - live free with no limits
What would you do on a day that you didn’t have a headache or a migraine – and you knew that nothing you did on that day could cause a headache or migraine? Really — what would you do?? Would you be the real you – …
Spring brings allergies
Many people suffer with a stuffy nose, coughing, and sneezing when the seasons change. Does this automatically mean you have allergies? The answer is No. The definition of allergies is described as your immune syst…
A cure for the 'common' headache
Headaches mean big business, and this is especially the case when the cause underlying the headache pain goes undetected and therefore the headache pain is not successfully treated. Drugs are not a cure; they are n…
What's really new?
There is a whole big world of wine out there! This is why we taste as much as we do. We all have our favorites no doubt but for me and I think most wine consumers drinking the same thing all the time gets kind of b…
Steps toward achieving healthiest nation by 2030
What best way to encourage health and fitness but through National Public Health Week (NPHW), the first full week of April each year. This is a time to showcas…
Acupuncture for seasonal allergies
If you are one of the approximately one-fifth of Americans suffering from seasonal allergies, you may be spending more time indoors than out. While over-the-counter medications often come with unwanted side-effects…
Why am I so tired?
If I had to guess which complaint was number one in my office, I would say it is FATIGUE. Fatigue is defined as “extreme tiredness.” It can be acute (just happened, and for a short period) or chronic (lasting for a…
Change and consolidation
Consolidation and change in the wine industry continues at a relentless pace as has been the case for some time. Across all segments of the industry with the possible exception of retail, combinations of distributo…
What is pain telling you?
Pain is a warning signal advising that there is a problem.
Packing in pulses
Beans and legumes are often humorously thought of as the “musical fruit,” but these nutrition gems do far more than keep you regular. Pulses consist of the seeds of legumes, which include peas, lentils, chickpeas a…
Pelvic Health: Body balance after baby
A new baby, there is nothing better! Snuggling them, loving them and nurturing them becomes your new life. Suddenly the aches and pains of pregnancy and delivery are forgotten. But don't kid yourself this is no lit…
Fight, flight or rest and digest?
We are all athletes, even if we don't know it. We are faced with competition, training and recovery needs for our body daily. Our body seeks to live in a state of equilibrium that allows us to work at an optimal le…
Laser therapy safer than drugs for pain
The number of people taking drugs to relieve joint and muscle pain is staggering. These drugs can often have dangerous side effects, especially when taken for extended periods of time and do not fix the underlying …
Osteoporosis: What women need to know
Osteoporosis can cause bones to become weak and brittle.