Jul 13, 2016 | Blog, Chronic Diseases, Preventive Care
As delightful as summer picnics are, one of the risks you run anytime you’re outdoors is being bitten by a tick. This is particularly concerning if you happen to be bitten by a deer tick, a common carrier of Lyme disease. In the event you are the victim of such a...
Mar 9, 2016 | Blog, Exercise, Pre and Post Pregnancy, Preventive Care
Too often, new mothers forget to take care of their most valuable asset  – themselves. Exercise frequently falls to the bottom of the to-do list, but postpartum fitness routines that work offer several key benefits that make it well worth the effort. Why Exercise?...
Aug 19, 2015 | Autoimmune Conditions, Blog, Chronic Diseases, Preventive Care
What do a bloated belly, sore joints, and unexplained fatigue all have in common? Well, for one thing, these are all signs of possible inflammation in the body. Second, having these symptoms may indicate that you have some sort of immune system issue that’s causing...
Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Chronic Diseases, Exercise, Preventive Care
Muscular strength is closely linked with a lower fat mass and a larger lean body mass—which essentially helps you to lose fat mass and build muscle mass. And by building a higher ratio of muscle mass to fat mass, you’ve taken an essential step towards preventing...
Sep 10, 2014 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Preventive Care
Until they start malfunctioning, most people don’t think twice about these two fantastic fist-sized organs that are responsible for so many important functions.  We certainly don’t think about kidney health on a daily basis, but if you have certain medical...
