Back to School Tips

It’s that time of year again! Kids have gone back to school. You may be wondering what you can do to keep your child healthy this year. We have a few tips in mind that may help! Teach them how to wash their hands properly The power of washing hands frequently works wonders. This seems…

Power Breakfast

If you ever find yourself wondering what you should eat for breakfast save this recipe! Jeff Barris, Pharm D makes this smoothie every morning. This is just a fast and easy way to start your day off the right way! Blend all together: Blueberries (handful) Strawberries(handful) Walnuts(2 or 3) Kale(quarter cup) Spinach (quarter cup) Collard…

What you Need to Know About Sleep

No doubt the most important part of anyone’s 24 hours is a good night’s sleep of at least 7 hours. Sleep is what helps the body to stay healthy. Also, the brain needs sleep to function. Drugs and most over the counter products negatively impact the brain. For example, Benadryl, Tylenol, etc. One of the…

The 411 on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis is a perplexing and complicated disorder effecting an estimated 836,000 to 2.5 million Americans. The cause is unknown but there are many theories that include viral infections, psychological stress, or a combination of factors. (1) (2) (3) And there’s no single test that can confirm a clear diagnosis…

Healthy Aging

While our bodies and minds change as we age, it doesn’t mean we have to give up on having a happy, healthy, active life. Growing older can be a positive experience — not just physically but also psychologically and socially. Yet the state of aging in the US is increasingly alarming and points to the…

Arthritis

Arthritis is on the rise in the US and is likely to continue to climb as the baby boomer generation ages. It is actually one of the main causes of disability and affects an estimated 50 million adults and 300,000 children in America, according to the Arthritis Foundation. (1) (2) Arthritis causes inflammation of one…

What You Need to Know about Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s is a common neurological illness caused by the degeneration or breaking down of cells in the nervous system. It is estimated that it affects 1 percent of the population over age 60, with a small percentage of people (around 4 percent), diagnosed by age 50. Overall, as many as 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s,…

The Bladder and Food Irritants

  You may know the dreaded feeling – the sudden need to head to the bathroom often and quickly. The truth is for many — bladder sensitivity and even pain are not uncommon.   Two things may be going on causing bladder irritation —   Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. In most cases,…

Inflammation and the Foods We Eat

    There is no doubt that the development of inflammation in the body is multifaceted and often appears to be quite complicated.  But there are several key risk factors that are worth noting that could be life-changing and for some – life-saving as well. There are even several foods we eat that can create…