You’ve got what feels like a three-alarm fire under your ribcage or at the top of your chest. Maybe you just overindulged in a gourmet meal or knocked down a chili dog with the works. You belch; maybe drink a little water, but the fire burns on. That after-dinner hell you’re experiencing is ... Views: 1306
We’ve all heard the figurative term that something is a pain in the neck, but the reality of neck pain can cause sleepless nights, limited range of motion, and make your life miserable in general. There are a number of causes of neck pain, including trauma, turning and reaching at the same time, ... Views: 1880
There was an article in my local paper last week about the relationship between stress and weight gain. The gist of the article was that during the current economic crisis many people who are stressed about their financial situation turn to food as a way to cope.
Medical experts know that ... Views: 1569
Are you the kind of person who can bump a corner of the coffee table and know that you’ll have a whopper of a bruise tomorrow? Are you afraid of your neighbor’s dog jumping on you because you’ll have to marks to show for it? Do you frequently sport some big bruises and don’t know where they ... Views: 1890
Everyone wants to be in the best best health possible. Sleeping well, having lots of energy and living a pain-free life are attainable goals for most of us. Unfortunately, there is so much confusing information available as to how we can be our healthiest, that it's hard to know where to ... Views: 1590
Dave is one of the healthiest guys I know. He eats well, runs regularly, and takes good care of himself in general. However, over the last three years, Dave has thrown out his back four or five times. Each time, he is crippled with pain that keeps him on the couch gulping pain killers like ... Views: 1373
You’ve heard the old adage that beauty is only skin deep. The real beauty of glowing good health, however, goes much deeper than the surface of your skin and far beyond the colors or lotions you apply to your face or injections or surgery to battle the signs of aging
The products you put on ... Views: 2350
It seems like there’s no escape. Every time you pick up a newspaper or listen to the evening news, what you hear about is the dismal economy, jobs being lost, and trillion dollar deficits. One of the most pressing problems for our nation as a whole is the high cost of medical care. The ... Views: 1428
Every women's experience of menopause is different, based on her genetics, physical and psychological makeup and overall health. Her views of aging and menopause, and those of the people around her, will also shape the experience. Over the past 50 years, with the availability of hormone ... Views: 2532
More and more Americans are expected to live into their 70’s and beyond. With an increased life expectancy and great improvements in health, many women and some men have turned their attention to looking as young as they feel. Billions of dollars are spent annually in the United States ... Views: 1475
Choosing an acupuncturist can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had acupuncture before. It’s important to ask some questions before you book an appointment for acupuncture treatment to make sure you’re getting the right practitioner for you and your particular needs. ... Views: 1083