The pros and cons of sunshine
So what’s a person to do—seek after the sun, or run and hide from it?
Lisa Morrone, PT
Hepatitis C—the silent killer
“Hepatitis” means, simply, “inflammation of the liver”. Many things can inflame the liver such as heavy alcohol use, certain drugs, or bacteria. There are, however, three distinct viral types of hepatitis, namely, A, B, and C; each caused by a different virus. Hepatitis A is an acute problem which usually improves without treatment.…
The skinny on diet soda
We look at some of the health problems your bubbling diet soda is serving up.
Restless legs syndrome
10% of the adult population in the U.S. is afflicted by rest-less leg syndrome. Here’s why:
Mining for melatonin
I think of melatonin as “sleep gold”. This slumber-enhancing hormone is a key element in the regulation of your body’s wake-sleep cycle.
When your brain keeps you awake
Ways to settle your brain and silence that brain chatter that keeps you up at night.
Seeing into the future
What can we do now to protect our eye sight in the future?
How’s your balance?
Young and old alike, the ability to balance on your own two feet—one at a time—can decline markedly without you ever noticing.
Got pain? … bromelain
Do you, or someone you care about, suffer from the pain of chronic inflammation? If so, your doctor may have prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication such as Celebrex® or Naproxen® to combat the discomfort that accompanies your arthritis or disc degeneration. For most people, these medicines do the trick. Sadly though, there…
Our God, the One who does the impossible
Are fear and loneliness weighing you down? Let's take a moment to dwell on how powerful God is.
Holy Week transformed the Jewish temple, and it can transform you
As you prepare for Easter, let's consider the value of Holy Week, and how Jesus's impact continually reverberates around the world.
Put an end to emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is aimed at disrespecting and controlling a person. Dr. Linda Mintle explains what it is and how to recognize if it's happening to you.
