Winter Sports Safety
The number one cause of a trip to the emergency room is injury from skiing and snowboarding followed by sledding.
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Want to Move to a More Plant-Based Diet?
I’m sure that like me, many of you are looking for ways to eat a healthier diet with more nutrient rich foods and encourage your families to do so as well.
Continue readingExercise is Medicine
Yes, you read that correctly, exercise is medicine and it doesn’t taste bad! In fact, it can make you feel better immediately. A lot of our thinking around exercise has to do with losing weight.
Continue readingAnother Calisthenics Comeback!
The word calisthenics might make you think of a drill sergeant barking, “Drop and give me 20!” Back in the 1950s and 60s these types of exercises that had been used by the military and sports teams began to be seen in school gym class.
Continue readingNurse Barb’s Holiday Gift Guide
As nice as it is to have a shiny package to open on Christmas or Hanukkah, many of us already feel we have too much stuff. So, here’s my guide for ideas that might encourage
Continue readingIs Turmeric Really Beneficial to Health?
Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family that adds the bright yellow to curry powder.
Continue readingVaricose Veins When Pregnant – And Not
Though usually not considered a serious medical issue, moms-to-be are not thrilled to see these babies pop out along with their hormonal acne.
Continue readingThe Skinny on Carbonated Waters
Lots of carbonated water on the shelves these days; are they actually good for you, or should you stick to the plain stuff? Sparkling water is expected to be a 5.5 billion-dollar industry this year, and many new products are flavored with real juices and more.
Continue readingAre Soy & Herbs Safe and Effective During Menopause?
My patients know that their estrogen levels drop during menopause, and that dip in hormones can make it harder to sleep. They are having hot flashes, night sweats, and wake up with brain fog. They might be a little irritable. They are also concerned about their bone health as estrogen decreases, and so they are […]
Continue readingWhat is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a type of psychotherapy that was developed in the 1980s and used primarily as treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans.
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