Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile as a result of loss of tissue. This is typically a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. The complications of osteoporosis, including …
Recently four major health organizations came together to support the first-ever consensus recommendation about healthy drinks for kids. There are so many drinks available in stores these days, and many of them are advertised as kid’s drinks. Unfortunately, many drinks …
Last week we talked about poison ivy and some of the ways that you can be exposed to it. This week, we’ll talk about how to prevent a poison ivy rash, and how to treat it once you have it.…
We may not typically think of poison ivy this time of year. It really seems like more of a summer worry. However, it’s the time in which we are usually doing a lot of yard clean up. You can be …
There are millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain and/or chronic fatigue. If you are one of them, exercise is very likely the best solution to improve, or better manage, your symptoms. Wouldn’t it be great to be able …
Last article, we talked about the symptoms and causes of gout. This week, we’ll talk about the diagnosis and treatment of gout, including dietary changes. My husband has had gout for many years, so I am very familiar with the …
