When my father was in his eighties, he experienced ongoing numbness in his feet due to neuropathy.  His legs stopped working well and he had difficulty getting around even with a walker.  Simply trying left him exhausted. But he believed there was a cure.  So when his cardiologist recommended heart valve surgery, he convinced himself the surgery would improve his legs, too. His trusted, long-time … [Read more...]

I’m reading a great book about boundaries, Anne Katherine’s Where To Draw The Line, with my partner Jeff. The whole book is great, but I just wanted to share with you all some of the Cliff Notes of what I really appreciated, which is a check list of helpful “Do’s” and “Don’ts” from the chapter about boundaries that protect intimacy. People with severe boundary wounding may read a list like this … [Read more...]

The future of healthcare is shaping up in front of our very eyes with advances in digital healthcare technologies, such as artificial intelligence, VR/AR, 3D-printing, robotics or nanotechnology. We have to familiarize ourselves with the latest developments in order to be able to control technology and not the other way around. The future of healthcare lies in working hand-in-hand with … [Read more...]

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths annually, or nearly one in six deaths. It poses a physical, emotional and financial burden on individuals, families, societies and governments. Cancer research is one of the most significant areas of research in healthcare worldwide. The inventions that led to the rapid COVID-19 vaccine developments originally … [Read more...]

Auto accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, both obvious and hidden. Even seemingly minor accidents can lead to significant physical trauma that may not manifest immediately. Chiropractic care has emerged as a crucial component of treatment plans for various auto accident injuries. With its focus on non-invasive, drug-free approaches to healing, chiropractic treatment offers effective … [Read more...]

Warmer weather is approaching, and with it comes a new growing season for trees and grass; flowers start to bloom, and pollen hits the air. Although the warmth is a welcome change, the shift from spring to summer brings misery to an estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies are on the rise, affecting as many as 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of … [Read more...]

In the modern world, concentration comes at a premium. Everything from endless distractions to shortened attention spans is challenging the average individual’s ability to think deeply and for prolonged periods of time. CNN reported earlier in 2023 that the attention issue has gotten so bad that adults — not children, adults — can only stay focused on a screen (one of the most addictive of … [Read more...]

You may eat clean, hit the gym five days a week, clean your teeth like nobody’s business, and still be missing one of the biggest health indicators in the body. Eye health is critical to your enjoyment of life, and one of the earliest indicators that something’s wrong in other body systems. Do not neglect – 5 “Dangerous” eye health issues which may be life-threatening. Many … [Read more...]

Pain can become debilitating when it is not addressed properly. Depending on what causes your pain, it can be chronic or acute. The treatments for it are also divided based on the methods used to soothe the pain. From exercising to using heating packs, your pain specialist can advise on a variety of ways to treat your pain. The techniques for managing pain are divided into active and passive pain … [Read more...]

So you don’t eat the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Who does? Besides, if you’re like a third to a half of your compatriots, you’re taking a daily multivitamin to make up for any nutritional gaps you may have. Oh, you’re not doing that either? Well, don’t let those vitamin-laden shelves intimidate you. Here’s how the … [Read more...]