Natural Steps to Liver Health

When I suspected liver malfunction in one of my patients recently, he protested. He assumed that his liver was fine since he didn’t drink large amounts of alcohol.

His assumption was a common one. Whenever I mention liver problems, most of my patients think of cirrhosis (associated with excessive alcohol consumption) or hepatitis, a viral disease with particular risk factors. They assume there’s not much else to worry about when it comes to liver health. Perhaps it’s an assumption you’ve made yourself. (more…)

Michelle Obama calls for fight against child obesity

First lady Michelle Obama called on the nation’s mayors Wednesday to do their part in combating child obesity, a problem she called an epidemic and an economic threat.

“This isn’t something that will be fixed by just a bill in Congress or an executive order from the president. And I know that the last thing you all need right now is a bunch of commands from Washington or a ton of red tape that makes it hard for you to get anything done at all,” she said to a group of 250 mayors at the National Conference of Mayors in Washington. (more…)

Alzheimer’s & Exercise – Partners in Recovery

Exercise for Neck Pain, Back Pain & Sciatica

Call Out to All Mono-Ski Racers!

Exercise Tips for Chiari Patients

The first and most important exercise tip for the person who has just been diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation is to keep on walking.  Walk right out of that doctor’s office, while remaining calm and relaxed. There is a possibility that you will never experience the symptoms associated with the condition.  But then, you might be one of the unlucky Chiarians who has lived a life with headaches caused by their cramped brain pushing through their lower skull and into their spinal column. (more…)

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