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If you’ve visited a pharmacy or convenient store recently, you probably noticed the empty shelves where hand sanitizers normally sit. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it’s not surprising that many people are taking extra steps to stay safe, including stocking up on sanitizing sprays, gels and soaps. But are hand sanitizers the best defense against […]

Physiatrists (also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians) specialize in non-surgical care for conditions – particularly neuromuscular (nerve, muscle, and bone) disorders – that cause pain and impair normal, everyday functions.

Some benefits of having “love” in your life include: Life span Marriage offers the ultimate health benefit: a longer life While scientists don’t know exactly how love works to shore up immunity, studies show that people in loving relationships report fewer colds and flus than those who are single Married people have longer average life […]

We are increasingly spending time hunched forward and leaning over our phones and laptops for hours without breaks. This hunched or kyphotic posture increases the load on the neck up to several times more than in an erect posture. In a fast-paced world, driven by technology, upper crossed syndrome is becoming a major problem for […]

With the 2019 season coming to an end, it may be time to start getting in shape for next season. I personally have struggled with lower back and sacroiliac joint pain as a result of playing golf. I have found that staying in shape and maintaining flexibility have helped curb some of these injuries. Here […]

Have you ever wondered what the big fuss is regarding acupuncture? It is time to learn the basics. Let’s start with some background information on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? TCM grew from Confucianism and Daoist philosophies, and it continues to thrive in China to this day. Ancient TCM treatments […]

Did you know? The skin is the largest organ in the body! Probably one of the easiest ways to prevent millions of cases of cancer each year is sunscreen! Staying out of the sun is the best way to avoid sun damage, but most of us go outdoors regularly. So when you go outside, take […]

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as the “good” cholesterol. Having high HDL levels helps transport cholesterol from your arteries to your liver, where it can be used or excreted. In addition increased levels of HDL have both and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefit. When it comes to cholesterol, it’s mostly about the numbers. While genetics definitely […]

Did you know that avocados are actually a fruit…not a vegetable. They may in fact be the most powerful fruit out there. Avocados are really fattening, but in a very good way. They have more fat than any other fruit, but don’t let that deter you from eating them! Avocados are full of incredibly healthy […]

Intermittent fasting is a currently popular diet trend that does not restrict what or how much you eat, but rather when you eat. There are several versions of intermittent fasting: Eat-Stop-Eat Alternate day fasting: no eating for 24 hours for anywhere from 1 to 4 non-consecutive days per week, most commonly 1-2 days of fasting […]