On average about 50 to 100 hairs a day fall out of our heads naturally. Hairs fall out and new ones grow in. When that balance becomes tipped to more out than in, that’s considered hair loss – the medical term is “alopecia.”
Continue readingWhat’s the Best Way to Lose Weight?
When zipping up our favorite jeans becomes impossible and suddenly sweat pants are the “go to” outfit, we might have to reluctantly face facts that it’s time to get serious about weight loss.
Continue readingWhat is Cholesterol & Why is it Good or Bad?
Cholesterol is a fat-like waxy substance made by our liver, and found in our blood and throughout all the cells of our body. Cholesterol is essential for our good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid. As with so many things regarding our health – amounts matter.
Continue readingWinter Sports Safety
The number one cause of a trip to the emergency room is injury from skiing and snowboarding followed by sledding.
Continue readingWant to Move to a More Plant-Based Diet?
I’m sure that like me, many of you are looking for ways to eat a healthier diet with more nutrient rich foods and encourage your families to do so as well.
Continue readingExercise is Medicine
Yes, you read that correctly, exercise is medicine and it doesn’t taste bad! In fact, it can make you feel better immediately. A lot of our thinking around exercise has to do with losing weight.
Continue readingAnother Calisthenics Comeback!
The word calisthenics might make you think of a drill sergeant barking, “Drop and give me 20!” Back in the 1950s and 60s these types of exercises that had been used by the military and sports teams began to be seen in school gym class.
Continue readingNurse Barb’s Holiday Gift Guide
As nice as it is to have a shiny package to open on Christmas or Hanukkah, many of us already feel we have too much stuff. So, here’s my guide for ideas that might encourage
Continue readingIs Turmeric Really Beneficial to Health?
Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family that adds the bright yellow to curry powder.
Continue readingVaricose Veins When Pregnant – And Not
Though usually not considered a serious medical issue, moms-to-be are not thrilled to see these babies pop out along with their hormonal acne.
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