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Mass Vaccination

August 3, 2012

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by Dr. Larry Wilson — New epidemics have exploded around the world, but only in places where mass vaccination was or is practiced. These include AIDS, Gulf War syndrome, attention-deficit disorder, sudden infant death syndrome, increased violence, learning disorders, delayed development and perhaps the worst, autism. This article is a continuation of last issue’s vaccination […]

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The all encompassing tai chi

July 31, 2012

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by Ben Serpas —  There are several techniques one can use to manage stress, such as deep breathing, biofeedback, massage, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, thought-stopping, visualization and yoga. However, one specific technique includes all of these — tai chi, a form of qi gong (chi kung), which is considered the Chinese form of yoga. Tai […]

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Are you majoring in minors?

July 20, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  When I was still in the dating game, I dated a lovely man for a while who often had big reactions to little events, so I said to him one time, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” His response was, “There is no small stuff.” His life reflected this belief. He was […]

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Walkable communities: A better way

July 10, 2012

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by Mike Cartsonis —  We can live better lives if we make good choices. Half of our daily trips to and from home are less than three miles; and half of those less than one mile — short enough distances that many of us could walk, ride a bike or take an electric vehicle. Think […]

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U.S. health care is the most expensive in the world

March 5, 2012

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by Dr. Mark Force —  Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part article on our health care crisis. Part two will cover solutions to the problems. The current cost of health care in the United States is the most expensive in the world. The U.S. health care system has been rated as the […]

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Increase in strokes? Why the surprise?

February 29, 2012

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by Becky Coffield —  A recent article in the Arizona Republic reported that the number of middle-aged women having strokes has greatly increased. This is in spite of the increase in the number of women who are now taking statins to reduce cholesterol. Is this really so surprising? More and more reputable researchers are challenging […]

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People 50 to 64 taking a hit on health coverage

February 28, 2012

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by David Mitchell —  People ages 50 to 64 are taking a hard hit in these times of shrinking employer-sponsored health coverage. In fact, they have become the fastest growing group of uninsured. The rate at which they are losing coverage is alarming: 36 percent between 2000 and 2009. As more people in this age […]

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How did I lose myself?

February 27, 2012

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by Dalena Watson —  There may be times and circumstances in our lives that cause us to stop and make important assessments. We may wonder: How did I get here? How did I lose myself? Feeling as if we have lost ourselves can manifest as losing focus in career goals, losing passion and purpose, or […]

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Caring for aging parents and growing children

February 27, 2012

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by Becky Feola —  Over 20 million people are caught between providing care for their young children and their aging parents. This growing population is known as the Sandwich Generation. Many of its caregivers face overwhelming responsibilities and difficult choices. Even more challenging is the onset (in record numbers) of parents developing Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s […]

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Is a caregiver the right solution for you?

February 27, 2012

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by Ginger Hanson and Carole Fine —  Caregiving often begins with a phone call in the middle of the night when a family unexpectedly finds itself in the throes of taking care of a loved one. As our senior population is living longer, many baby boomers are experiencing the overwhelming responsibility of becoming part of […]

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Can urinary tract infections cause dementia in the elderly?

February 27, 2012

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by Becky Feola —  Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of infections, and women tend to get them more frequently than men. UTIs are infections of the urinary system, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They can be very serious and sometimes life threatening. It can be […]

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Rolfing® — the body plastic

February 26, 2012

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by Deanna Melnychuk —  “The body is flexible, a fluid energy field that is in a process of change from the moment of conception until the moment of death. The flesh is not a solid, dense mass; it is filled with life, consciousness and energy … The purpose of [Rolfing] is to expand the awareness […]

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Brain longevity and better brain function

February 26, 2012

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by Brenda Haas-Krieger —  It is possible to combat brain aging, impact Alzheimer’s and even enhance cognitive function, as Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., wrote in his 1999 book Brain Longevity. The brain is flesh and blood like the rest of the body and will respond to measures we take to strengthen it. Dr. William Grant […]

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