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Recent Posts From Our Health Experts
Exercise Is the Best Way to Manage Arthritis Pain
Your knees, hips or back are stiff and sore and sometimes hurt with certain movements, so why would you want to strength train or do other types of exercise? Simple: Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis of all kinds because it: Increases strength and range of...
How to Be Your Own Best Advocate at a Doctor’s Appointment
Have you ever gone to your doctor’s office and thought, “I have several questions I want to ask” and then gone home and realized you forgot to ask them? This happens to many people for multiple reasons. You may feel anxious during your appointment. You may feel...
What’s Weighing Heavy on Your Heart? How Weight Impacts Your Heart Health
Obesity in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate and is a primary cause of our country’s current health crisis. More than 40% of Americans are now obese, rising from 23% in 1990. Many times the terms “overweight” and “obese” seem interchangeable....
When Should You Start Screening for Colon Cancer? 50? 45? Never?!
When Should You Start Screening for Colon Cancer? 50? 45? Never?! If you answered 45 – good for you! Most people don’t realize that the recommended age by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to begin these screenings has been lowered from 50 to 45—and sooner if you have...
Beating the Winter Blues
I’ll admit, winter has never been my favorite season. I would gladly trade cold weather, less sunlight and getting sick more often for sunny days at the beach. The “winter blues” is a common term used to describe the increased sadness, lower energy and reduced...
Grieving During the Holidays
The grief bubbles up unbidden. I never know when or where it will surface, but inevitably it comes when I least want it. My mom contracted COVID-19 six months ago. She nearly died of complications from the virus. The anticipatory grief I experienced was different from...
Foolish Mistakes, Calculated Risks and Taking a Leap of Faith
Growing up, I made my share of foolish mistakes. As a kid, I remember being on a skateboard and holding on to a rope tied to a bike that a friend was riding. We got going pretty fast, and then I fell face forward on the pavement. My face was OK, but I skinned up my...
Mindful Eating vs. Emotional Eating: 6 Steps for Success
What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is generally when we eat as a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions such as stress, anger, fear, boredom, sadness and loneliness. When we work to reduce emotional eating, it is important to be aware of behaviors we can...
8 Great Reasons to Try Acupuncture
Over my 19 years of practicing complementary medicine, since earning a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, the most common question I hear from people is: “Will acupuncture treat my _________?” Fill in the blank. About 90% of the time the answer is YES! Acupuncture...
How to Break a Sugar Habit
Have you ever wondered why once you eat something sweet, you keep craving more sugar? It’s not a coincidence; sugar addiction is real! If sweets are getting in your way of achieving your health goals, you CAN break the habit! In today’s society, we eat ‘dessert’...
What Can I Do to Improve My Sleep?
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? It’s Sunday afternoon and while sitting in my recliner watching television, I end up taking a nap over two hours. Why am I not able to fall asleep at my normal bedtime hour? I had to work late and ended up eating later than...
Should I Take Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack?
There’s been a hot and cold romance with the daily use of aspirin to prevent heart attacks and other conditions for years. On one hand, it’s been shown to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. On the other hand, it’s been shown to increase the risk of bleeding,...
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Online Screenings: A Simple Test Could Save Your Life
Take time for yourself and your health. Some health conditions can be predicted and prevented. But you have to take action. Free, confidential online health screenings are a great way to find out if you’re at risk for health problems.
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