With up to 50 million Americans seeking treatment annually, acne is one of the most common skin disorders impacting the lives of young adults and adults. However, it is not the only skin problem that seems to worsen or become harder to treat when the weather turns colder. Whether it is the dry, colder air… Read More »
What is Asthma? Even if you don’t personally have asthma, you probably know someone who does. One in 13 Americans is diagnosed as having asthma. That’s approximately 25 million, with 20 million being adult sufferers. Asthma is a condition characterized as when the airways to the lungs become narrow due to swelling and may produce… Read More »
Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD): For about 5% of Americans, the end of warm weather and its outdoor activities brings about a “blah” feeling that is not easily shaken. Some may shrug it off as merely the “winter blues” and snuggle up with a blanket and wait for the seasons to change. While there may be… Read More »
“Doctor, I Hurt All Over!” Prior to the 19th-century fibromyalgia was considered a mental condition because it was based on patient reports and could not be detected by those looking on, namely medical doctors. Since that time, fibromyalgia has not only gone through a few name changes but as more has been learned about it,… Read More »
What is a Balanced Body? When most people think of creating balance in their lives, they don’t think about the need to have their body systems working together in harmony. Most of the time when we think of balance, we think of work to family balance or making sure we carve out enough “me time.”… Read More »
There aren’t many who haven’t heard the slogan, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!” Coined in 2003, this slogan was meant to encourage visitors to come to Las Vegas and “let loose” without fear of consequence or concern. Unfortunately, the saying has now become an excuse to overindulge in gambling, drinking, and whatever it… Read More »
It’s the time of year that many have been looking forward to since January. The air is crisp, the sun is bright but for shorter periods of time, menus again include things that begin with Pumpkin Spice, and “sweater weather” is here. It’s Autumn! While the focus may be on pumpkin patch schedules, hunting down… Read More »