These days, people can get nutrition information from the internet, TV, radio and everyone from your doctor to a stranger on the street. This can make it very difficult to sort out the real evidenced-based nutrition information from the bogus advice. Read More »
What Motivates You To Exercise?
“Should I workout today?” What comes to your mind when you are faced with this question?
Motivation is simply a desire or willingness of someone to do something that will impact their life. By now, we all know what we should or shouldn’t do to be healthy. Read More »
How to Have Relief from Excessive Armpit Sweating
Many patients come to our office distressed about excessive sweating from their armpits. For some unlucky people, clothing is visibly wet within an hour of taking a shower, clothing is frequently ruined, and the social stigma of “pitting-out” is constantly on their minds. Read More »
Going into the Flame: Learning the Cardinal Signs of Inflammation
What is inflammation? New ways to turn off inflammation have revolutionized the treatment of arthritis and other illnesses, which begs the question.
Coming from the Latin words “into the flame,” like what bonfire sitters observe the moth doing on a summer night, inflammation is a natural phenomenon that can be harmful and almost evil. Read More »
Sleep Study: Understanding Your Teen’s Needs
By the time most children start elementary school, parents have established a set bedtime and a bedtime routine. However, that does not mean that all children are getting the quality sleep they should.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, children ages 5-10 should get 10-11 hours of sleep per night, although newer research from Stanford University suggests that nine and ten-year-olds only need eight to nine hours. Read More »
National Cancer Survivors Day – Sunday, June 2, 2013
From family members to close friends, everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer. On Sunday, June 2, 2013, people around the nation celebrated the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD). Many communities held celebrations to honor cancer survivors and show that there is life after a cancer diagnosis — a cause worth celebrating. Read More »
