By Pamela Wilkes− What I’ve learned about aging, life with seizures, and giving back When I turned 50, I knew it was time to start thinking proactively about my health. Like many people who make it over “the hill,” as I joked, I knew I needed to schedule my colonoscopy,
By Sarah Herr – An estimated 25 million people in America suffer from thyroid problem with almost half of them not even being aware of this problem. In fact sub-optimal thyroid affects one out of five people on the planet but in most cases they are not clinically tested. This
Sore, stiff joints can discourage activity and exercise, and inactivity can make the problem even worse. Our joints keep us moving and keeping them healthy means movement and nutrition. October is Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Month, which gives us all an opportunity to focus on our joints – which
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play With new energy and sport drinks hitting the market at a sprinting pace, it can be challenging to determine the best way to refuel after a workout without undoing all your hard work. If you’ve exercised for under an hour, water is a
By Kristen Bentson for Discover and Play Sleep more, eat less; eat less, weigh less! The way I see it, you’ve got to consistently focus on 4 distinct areas of health to really appreciate an overall sense of well-being. First on my list is (of course) nutrition followed by exercise
By Kim Anthony for Discover and Play Last year’s flu season seemingly struck with a vengeance. The number of reported flu cases was at a startling high. Unfortunately, the bug bit me and my family as well. What’s worse is that it got us smack dab in the thick of
By Chandana Banerjee – When I started working from home eight years ago, I wanted to replicate the office experience in my home office. Right from the 9-to-5 schedule to sitting-glued-to-the-screen all the time to a short lunch break and no time for rest, I followed it all while keeping
By Jen Birch – Coming Together in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Image courtesy of USAG- Humphreys (via Flickr Creative Commons, some rights reserved) Women over 50 hear it time and again: once you reach a certain age, checking yourself for signs of breast cancer is just the responsible thing
By Mirabai Holland – In my practice, I consult with women who want to exercise but have health issues that make them uncertain as to how much they should do. Recently I had a client who said, “I am recovering from breast cancer. I finished my chemotherapy a few weeks
By Alicia Kwan− If you’re currently struggling with chronic or recurring back pain, then you’re far from alone. Millions of people experience back pain on a daily basis, and even pain in the wrists, neck, and other joints. However, while some of us owe our back troubles to rigorous workouts
By Shomaila – The human body has been repeatedly described as a wondrous machine. Even today, with the invention of self-healing devices and the recent innovations in the field of robotics, no machine can fully duplicate the ability of the human body to repair itself. Nevertheless, there are times when
By Andrew Watson – We often take our joints for granted when we’re young. As we age we learn how important joint health is and how much it can affect our quality of life if we have problems with our joints. We quickly discover how it can limit our physical activity and the
By Melodee Currier – Have you ever noticed that you spend more time thinking about what you need to do than it actually takes to do it? You can spend days anguishing about making a phone call, when in actuality it will probably take you less than five minutes to
By Luke Styles – The Internet has changed the way the health industry interacts with patients beyond recognition over the past decade. The web is a great source for knowledge and legitimate health assistance. Online services enable individuals to order prescription medications cheaply and easily from pharmacies; appointments with healthcare
By Mirabai Holland− A colleague and I were having lunch last week and she told me a story I think is worthy of passing along. Here’s what she said almost verbatim. “I’d been eyeballing this really cute stupidly expensive red purse for a couple of months. I’d visit it online
By Alicia Kwan− Nutritionally speaking, there are over 40 different vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients the human body needs on a daily basis to remain healthy and properly nourished. Yes, 40. Which is a difficult requirement even for the most conscientious eater to meet through diet alone. And that’s before we’ve
If stretch marks are an issue for you, then you don’t need to be told how frustrating they can be. They are most commonly associated with pregnancy, but they can actually appear as the result of any rapid change in body size that causes the skin to stretch drastically. Many
By Sandra Zwollo – Of course we are! Stress affects our whole person: body, mind and behavior. Our adrenal glands are each no bigger than a walnut and weigh less than a grape, yet they are responsible for some important functions in our body, namely producing three stress hormones: Adrenaline,
The life expectancy of the average American continues to rise, with the latest data revealing that a person born in the U.S. in 2009 can expect to live to 78.5, increasing from 78.1 just the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of course, many Americans
By Dr. John R. Woodward, MD – Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a naturally occurring pro-hormone produced by the adrenal glands, gonads and the skin. DHEA, the most abundant pro-hormone in the body, is one of the building blocks of hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and about 50 others that drive our energy, mood,
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