Jun 11, 2011

Approx 20,000 cases are reported each year, though many people who have been infected have mild symptoms initially and may not seek medical treatment. Lyme disease is not just an American problem. Lyme has been reported all over the globe including Eastern and Western Europe, parts of Africa, several countries in South America and Canada. All...

May 25, 2011

What does our skin crave in the summertime? Well— sun, sun, and more sun! With all the beach trips, hiking, biking, boating, gardening, and lounging by the pool, the average person soaks in a lot of sunshine this time of year. While this is great for our vitamin D levels and overall happiness, too much of those cheery rays can damage the skin and lead to free...

May 20, 2011

Did you know that there are now eight known strains of herpes virus, with many of them effecting up to 95% of adults? Following is a brief explanation of each so you know what to look for in your patients/clients: HSV1: Causes cold sores and is spread through direct physical contact. HSV2: Causes genital herpes and is spread through sexual contact. HHV3...

Jan 21, 2011

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), about two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. This translates into roughly 133.6 million adults1. Why is this a growing epidemic, and what are the causes? One implication is a condition called insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. This is where the body produces insulin but does not use it...

Aug 13, 2010

I was reading an article sent to me by a colleague recently about the declining state of U.S. health care system (http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/HealthPolicy/20837). We’re losing ground in quality of care measurements, in positive outcomes and both doctors and patient are increasingly unhappy. To add icing on the cake, the care is more...

Jul 19, 2010

Yesterday my wife and I were having that all too familiar discussion for parents: do the kids have miasms? Ok, so maybe this is not your typical discussion in family health but it may be more relevant than it first appears. Today’s family health conversations are about obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, hyperactivity, or asthma—all of which may be...