Articles Tagged “August 2011”
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A Slice of Sweetness
Written By Brandy Centolanza Summertime is the perfect time to dig in to fresh, locally grown cantaloupe, a delicious melon that is full of nutrients beneficial to the body. “The orange color of the fruit…
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Top 5 Chiro Myths
Written By Daniel D. Roth, D.C. Chiropractic itself has gone through many aches and pains as a profession since its development by Daniel David Palmer in 1895. Since the scope of the chiropractic practice has…
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Yes, You Can Escape Alcatraz…Give it a ‘Tri’
Written by Bridgit Kin-Charlton, C.P.T., M.S. Ed. There’s no better way to get in shape than to prepare for a triathlon. Here’s your guide to the ultimate first-time experience. I’LL ADMIT IT: I was…
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Food Triggers Can Spell Dietary Disaster
Learn to combat your cravings Written by Thomas W. Clark, M.D. Do you ever have that feeling that certain emotions set off your own personal diet disaster? Are there specific situations that flip on a…
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Wayne Sale
Interview by Dianna Stiles I’m just a guy,” Wayne Sale says in a leisurely, charming Southern drawl. His friendliness, sincerity and down-home persona give no hint to the successful businessman underneath. He may be…
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Kefa Wainaina
Between games of soccer with his friends in his native Africa, Kefa Wainaina came to admire the town pharmacist for his power to help others. Now a pharmacist himself, Wainaina hopes his passion and knowledge…
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Staying Healthy in Higher Education
Written by Stephen P. Sowulewski The life of a college guy can be demanding on a good day let alone when illness strikes. Taking safeguards wherever possible to ensure a healthy and productive semester will…
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Meatless Goes Mainstream
Debunking Common Misconceptions about a Vegetarian Diet Written by Dianna Stiles Sarah Jane Marunde, a 30-year-old mother of four, doesn’t fit the stereotype of a vegetarian. For example, she’s never thrown paint on someone wearing…
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Sprains, Strains, Tears & Spasms
Written by Rick Platt The initial sudden, sharp pains can be similar, but the way to treat a muscle cramp or spasm versus a muscle or tendon strain or tear can be totally different. Also…
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THE HEAT IS ON!
These refreshing pool exercises will help you through the dog days of summer. Written By Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. It’s a simple equation: The higher the mercury climbs, the less time we want to spend outdoors…
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Key to Managing Rosacea? Avoid Triggers.
Written By Melissa Schwarzchild, M.D. Does your face often seem flushed? Do you have rosy cheeks without applying blush? If so, you may have a common skin condition called rosacea. Rosacea affects mostly fair-skinned individuals…
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Highs & Lows of Starting Middle School
Written By Sharon Miller Cindrich It’s a time to stretch boundaries. A time to challenge authority. A time to carve out an identity, try new things and meet new people. It’s middle school, and while…
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BITE BACK: Prevent Insect-Borne Illnesses
Mosquitoes, ticks and flies are a major nuisance and a risk to your health. Written By Edward Oldfield III, M.D. Mosquitoes transmit disease, here in the U.S. and abroad. In the United States, they transmit…
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Rx Marijuana: Trading Pills for Pot
Written By Jess Madden I’m staring at a collection of 30 jars of different strains of marijuana. Each jar has a name printed on it –Sour Deisel, Stinky Fruit, Yummy, Super Lemon Haze. As I…
