“The road to health is through moderation, harmony, a sound mind, in a sound body.” Hippocrates 460–375 B.C. If you have used at least one alternative therapy since 1997, you have plenty of company. Studies indicate that in 1997 alone, at least half of Americans included alternative
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Everybody knows that blood pressure affects health. We’ve become educated about the risks of high blood pressure or hypertension; untreated, it can lead to heart attacks, congestive heart failure, strokes, and kidney failure. And, it’s a common problem; 50 million Americans have blood pressure readings over 140/90–placing
Read more →Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common, “embarrassing”, and treatable problem in men. ED is defined as persistent inability (at least three months) to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Through surveys, it is estimated that over 30 million American men have some degree
Read more →When bones lose calcium and get thinner the process is called osteoporosis. Over 26 million Americans have osteoporosis, and the overwhelming majority are women. This is a common phenomenon as people age, and the risk of breaking bones increases because of it. By age 65, one third
Read more →Hopefully, we all got our “baby shots.” Those were the good ole days when our parents took care of all the practical stuff. But recommendations for immunizations do not end in childhood. In fact, some of the shots we received as children lose their protective effect for
Read more →It never ceases to amaze me how educated, relatively conscientious adults do not know the names of their medications. Some of these medications have been taken for years. These tablets and capsules have been carried across state lines and often, even into other countries. And yet, through
Read more →There are hundreds of medications and supplements in pill form these days. As we age, most of us will wind up taking at least one prescription medication on a regular basis and probably a host of short term drugs such as antibiotics, antihistamines, and pain relievers. Add
Read more →Ah! The season of yard work is once again upon us. It’s time to push lawnmowers,and carry large bags of topsoil, fertilizer,and mulch. Although there is no official season for hemorrhoids, heavy lifting, prolonged standing and straining are all factors associated with their development. Many people do
Read more →“I’m trying to die correctly, but it’s very difficult you know” (Lawrence Durrell 1988) Although the concept of a right to die has intrigued philosophers since the time of the Greeks, only in modern times has it become a widespread social concern. There is a strong push
Read more →Although Acupunture has been an established medical treatment in China for several thousand years, it has only been utilized as therapy in the United States in the last two centuries. We know that Bache (an American physician) used acupuncture in his practice in the 1820s. Subsequently, in
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