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By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Should I get acupuncture if I’m not sick? This is a question people often ask. For more than 2,500 years practitioners of acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have emphasized the importance of preventative medicine rather than waiting until disease begins. Yang-sheng is the preventative branch of TCM, yang-sheng means to ‘nourish life’. The …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune On Father’s Day in 2005 my dad came to my office to visit and talk about how things were going.  In the course of our discussion he mentioned that he experienced a terrible night’s sleep because his back was causing him so much pain. I told him that it was time to go to the ER …

According to one estimate published in the New England Journal of Medicine, one-third to 69% of medication-re-lated hospital admissions and readmissions result from non-adherence.1 What’s more, the prevalence of medication non-adherence is surprisingly high. Michael Fischer, MD and colleagues followed 195,930 e-prescriptions made by 1,217 prescribers.2 On average, 22% were not even filled. The rate was highest among prescriptions for new …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The cervical spine is unique, consisting of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. This high degree of mobility is necessary in order to move the head through its varied range of motion. The cervical ligaments, stabilizing structures primarily responsible for connecting adjacent bones, are especially …

One of life’s greatest pleasures is brought to us through unique experiences. Experiences of new sights, sounds, tastes, touch, and communication are what give us lasting memories and bonds. Silversea Cruise Line knows exactly how to welcome you to the WORLD. Liz Hillman, Senior Travel Specialist of Preferred Travel of Naples recently journeyed on a 121-day world cruise on Silversea’s …

By Greg Pascucci Our nation will celebrate her 242nd birthday on July 4th. Known as Independence Day, it commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This month, we encourage older adults to begin taking steps to maintain their independence as they age. According to research, seniors who were active and engaged, retain better cognitive function and live independently longer. Here …

By Daniel I. Wasserman, M.D. One of the most commons causes for patients to seek a dermatology consult is for itchy skin on the neck and/or face, particularly the eyelids. It is often surprising for patients to learn that one of the most common causes of an itchy rash on the face may be an allergy to something they may have …

(Taken from Dr. Nickerson’s Holistic Mental Health Coach Training Program) Written by Dr. Wendy Nickerson For decades we have talked about the limitations of treating the symptoms of diseases while ignoring underlying causes and healing modalities that address the whole person. Although making some headway in changing the outdated healthcare paradigm, additional shifts in the delivery of care for the whole …

America is experiencing an opioid epidemic with prescriptions quadrupling since 1999. In 2012, there were 259 million opioid prescriptions written. With the increase in opioid use, there has also been an increase in abuse and overdose. It is stated that 1 in 4 people who receive prescription opioids long term struggle with addiction. There are many risks and potential side …

By John Canterbury, M.D. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is located over the trachea (wind pipe) just below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland plays a very important role in most all the metabolic processes of the body. The thyroid gland produces a hormone and together the gland and hormone are responsible for regulating metabolism. How …