Why Thai massage? by Loren Evans — In our world is a country where massage is core to the culture, society and family, and that country is Thailand. At birth, children are often given massages by their mother and father, and massage treatments continue as they grow. Then something magical happens — the children start […]
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Restore depleted energy with Olive
January 3, 2015
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Restore depleted energy with Olive by Linda M. Crider — Most of the plants used by Dr. Edward Bach for his 38 flower remedy healing system were included after much intuitive searching in the English countryside. One exception to this is the essence of Olive, sourced from a tree that grows best in warmer and […]
What is in your vaccine?
January 1, 2015
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What is in your vaccine? by Mary Budinger — When you buy food or supplements, there is a label that tells you something about what is in there. But normally the person who injects you with a vaccine or flu shot does not hand you the list of ingredients. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) […]
Acupuncture as an alternative to medication for arthritis and pain
December 31, 2014
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Acupuncture as an alternative to medication for arthritis and pain by Dr. Steven Cooner — Acupuncture has successfully managed patients’ arthritis pain and related symptoms for centuries, with no adverse side effects, only benefits. It is a wonderful alternative to some of the controversial medicines on the market today. The term arthritis means inflammation of […]
Fluoroquinolones — worse than the disease?
December 30, 2014
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Fluoroquinolones — worse than the disease? by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — A n article in the Arizona Republic on September 17, 2014, used the above title to discuss a group of potent antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. They are one of the best-selling classes of antibiotics and are used to treat serious infections. Six fluoroquinolones are […]
The challenges of living gluten free
December 28, 2014
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The challenges of living gluten free by Christine Martin — We hear a lot today about gluten-free foods. Until recently, we never saw special menus in restaurants or a designated gluten-free area of the grocery store aisle. People initially may think it is a passing fad, something that medical professionals dreamed up so that businesses […]
Respecting cancer
December 27, 2014
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Respecting cancer by Dr. Paul Stallone — Certain words strike fear within every soul. Spiders, snakes and heights rank fairly high on the fear scale. However, most people would not consider the word cancer as fearful, unless they have been diagnosed with it or know someone who has. Anyone who has battled cancer or seen […]
Supermarket choices impact kids’ health
December 25, 2014
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Supermarket choices impact kids’ health by Dr. Nimali Fernando — According to the United States Census Bureau, supermarkets and grocery stores are a $466 billion industry. With nearly 65,000 stores nationwide, supermarkets are designed to meet the needs of those looking for convenient foods, those who want to cook from scratch and everything in between. […]
Prevent forgetting — do not think about it twice
December 24, 2014
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Prevent forgetting — do not think about it twice by Dr. Larry F. Waldman — When we forget something, the implication is that we did not think about the item. That is a misnomer. In most cases we have, in fact, considered the item at one time or another, but we “forgot” because we failed […]
Eat healthy to avoid high-calorie foods
December 23, 2014
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Eat healthy to avoid high-calorie foods by Joanne Henning Tedesco — The holidays are a time when we tend to push our diets aside and indulge in high-calorie and high-sugar foods, but there are many other healthy choices that we can include with our holiday meals. Local farmers’ markets have wonderful winter vegetables and fruits […]
Can we get the nutrients we need from our food groups?
December 21, 2014
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Can we get the nutrients we need from our food groups? by Debbie Williams — You try to do the right things nutritionally. You educate yourself, watch documentaries and click on every Facebook post regarding health. You search the Internet to find answers to keep your family healthy and even spend extra money buying organic […]
Why wait until New Year’s to change?
December 20, 2014
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Why wait until New Year’s to change? by Delilah Helton — What does the new year mean to you? Is it a time to reflect on the past year or is it a time to look forward to new beginnings and self-change? For millions of us, the first day of the year is a time […]
Five ways to put thanks back into the holidays
December 18, 2014
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Five ways to put thanks back into the holidays by Patricia Damery — As the holidays approach, with all the tensions of holiday expectations, you can do five things to enhance the gratitude (and enjoyment) quotient of the days. Current research underscores the importance of doing so. Gratitude is bonding and allows us to meet […]



January 4, 2015
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