By Karen Whittier – Colorectal cancer or colon cancer affects both men and women and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable and curable forms of cancer there is. Early detection saves lives. Sadly, information from the Centers
By E – It’s a cold winter night and the town is buzzing with holiday cheer. The lampposts are decorated with wreaths and red bows, doorways are adorned with just a bit of mistletoe, and the smell of pine trees and cinnamon fills the air. If, as the saying goes,
By Dr. Jo Anne White – In the midst of changing times and uncertainty, it’s necessary to shift our focus, taking stock of what’s important in our – family, friends, community, spirituality and health. When our lives are busy and fast paced, we often overlook the value of the obvious.
By Linda Menesez – Do you ever walk down neighborhood streets at night, and think about the warm glowing scenes you see through the uncovered windows? I do! I like to imagine the happiness inside those homes! Sometimes, though, that isn’t the reality contained within. Particularly at holidays, the scene can
By Lisa Moore – Men and women of all ages can suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), but it is particularly prevalent in the elderly, and women experience it almost twice as often as men. It is defined as the involuntary leaking of urine. Estimates suggest that about 13 million Americans
By Staness Jonekos – The baby boomers may have been the generation of the sexual revolution, but for many slamming into menopause, sex is the last thing on their minds! Both sexes can suffer from a declining libido as we age, but women don’t have a little blue pill to
By Jocelyn Anne – While the holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year and is typically filled with new activities, new festivities and new opportunities to create memories of a lifetime, it’s also a time that can be both physically and mentally exhausting. We typically
By Laura Petherbridge – October through December can be an excruciating time of year for those who have experienced a loss. In addition to the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, family trauma, job loss, a wayward child, or moving to a new location can cause serious depression during
By Alice Burron – There is something unique about Nordic skiing that cannot be found in most other sports. It’s the combination of the freedom and joy felt from the rush of air past your face, the sparkling pristine snow, beautiful vistas, and the feeling of your muscles powering you
By Sharon Hurley Hall – Gaining weight in the winter seems almost a given. We tend to exercise less, and with Thanksgiving, Christmas and a more relaxed attitude to our diets, we tend to eat more. Most of us give ourselves permission to do this during November and December, but
By Alice Burron – At one time or another, most of us have felt an atypical general feeling of frustration, depression or annoyance as late fall turns into full-blown winter. Maybe it is caused by the change in weather—especially in areas where winter comes with adverse weather. Or, it may
By Erin Chamerlik – Is DHEA the Fountain of Youth? Aside from eating a whole food diet and drinking pure water, in my mind there are two substances that fall into the category: Fountain of Youth. They are Vitamin D and bioidentical DHEA. Vitamin D is associated with bone strength,
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – December is the one month each year that almost everyone I know gains a few pounds. Holiday cookies are on everyone’s desk and at all the water coolers; neighbors send gifts of fruit cakes, snack mix and other delectable delights; and oh, the holiday
By Dr. Carolyn Anderson – This blog is part of the Preventative Lifestyle: Keeping Your Body Healthy (and cancer-free) blog series. While researching ways to help my cancer-stricken mother, I found a variety of things that can help reduce our risk of cancer. While we cannot guarantee that we will
By Ashley Barnes – I started a new job recently. I had been unhappy and unchallenged in my last position for a while and I was ready for a change. What I wasn’t ready for was the adjustment in my schedule. I had been in my previous job for over
By Beth Havey – Most of us are familiar with the downside of the coming holidays: if there is sorrow in life it’s hard to get through these times when wherever you go people are wishing you happy holidays and almost insisting on joy for everyone. People lose family members
By Shahina Lakhani – Today’s article is based on a book I recently read titled “Thrive Finding Happiness The Blue Zone Way.” We are going to explore some of the points made by the author and how we can begin to incorporate them in our own lives to live happier lives.
By Janice Hope – “When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for.”~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D Life is like a journey on a huge ship in an endless sea. At least it
By Barbara Grufferman – I ran the NYC Marathon in 2003 when I was 47, not knowing exactly what I was getting into, especially since I only started running in order to be in the marathon. At that time, my goal was simply to finish. And, I did… in six
By Meg Wolff – One of the world’s leading experts on plant-based eating was in my neck of the woods (Greater Portland, Maine) this week, and it was a great thrill to spend some time with him. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., is my all-time favorite hero. When I first started
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