Six Common Health Myths Debunked
Myth: The more times you lose weight, the easier it becomes. Fact: The opposite is true: the more times you lose weight – and then regain it – the more difficult weight loss becomes. One simple explanation is that your body recognizes dieting as starvation, and in...
In The News – H1N1/Swine Flu
The H1N1 influenza A virus strain (also commonly referred to as Swine Flu) has become one of the most virulent influenza viruses in history. As of October 4, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) had confirmed over 375,000 cases of Swine Flu worldwide – making it...
Childhood Obesity: Sugar, schools, and scholastic performance
There’s an old fable about a priest who, week after week, keeps preaching the same sermon. Eventually, a few of the parishioners gather up the courage to approach the priest and explain to him that his sermon has been the same for the past several weeks. The priest...
Alternative Medicine: More than just fun with needles
There is a definitive movement among American healthcare providers and patients toward natural, holistic treatment options. Doctor’s offices offering Alternative, Naturopathic, Integrative, and Complementary medicine are opening up in big cities and small towns across...