by Nina Laveson — More and more people are afflicted with the repetitive injury, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It is not a disease but a musculoskeletal disorder brought on by overworked muscles in the neck, shoulder, arm, forearm and hand. Individuals at most risk are those using constant repetitive movements, which cause muscles in the […]
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Americans look for alternative medicine
February 28, 2012
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by Anna Filipski — According to a government report, Americans spent $33.9 billion, out-of-pocket, on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, massage, yoga, chiropractic and acupuncture that are generally not considered to be part of conventional […]
Weight loss just got easier — and more relaxing
February 24, 2012
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by Jeannie Marcelino — It happens every New Year. Many of us make a list of resolutions and at the top of that list is the vow to lose weight and be healthy. Although a good diet and exercise are helpful to shed the unwanted pounds, a little help from a medspa/weight-loss center might be […]
Reverse aging with lymphatic detoxification
February 24, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — Slowing or reversing aging is a hot topic among baby boomers. We all want to look better, have more energy, experience less pain and sleep more soundly, just as when we were younger. In his book, Reverse Aging published in 1990, Zang Whang writes that accumulated acid waste is what ages […]
February 28, 2012
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