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It’s important to have a healthy immune system, no matter what time of year it is. However, with the Coronavirus pandemic and late fall and winter, commonly dubbed “cold and flu season,” it provides an extra reason to keep your body’s defenses at their peak! Your...

Each year 1.3 million women enter the menopausal stage of life, a normal process that occurs as women age. Unfortunately, many women experience some unpleasant symptoms as a part of this transition into the next phase of life. You don’t have to be one of the many...

Movement helps control back pain whether it's new or old. All the experts and professions pretty much agree on this. Research into figuring out which movements are best for back pain is a recent event. Unfortunately, many exercises that are commonly suggested for back...

If you enjoy walking or jogging, don’t give it up when cold weather arrives. Exercise is a great way to avoid winter weight gain, winter blues, and worsening aches and pains. As long as you’re dressed for the weather and being cautious, you can still engage in outdoor...

Key Points About Percutaneous Tenotomy (Tissue Removal) A percutaneous tenotomy is an orthopedic procedure used to treat patients who have chronic shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, or ankle pain associated with a damaged tendon. Risks associated with a percutaneous tenotomy...

Most of us do not think about our immune system until we get sick even though a weak immune system is a major component of most chronic diseases.  A weak immune system can result in disorders such as frequent/lingering colds, allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue,...

S T R E T C H before and after shoveling! Stretching is important and should be part of your daily routine- but when shoveling, it is extra important that your muscles are prepared for the workout, and that they have time to recover after your driveway is cleared

Choosing to obtain your medical marijuana card opens the door to many options for treatment of your pain and condition. Learning some basics about medical marijuana will give you the foundation you need to take control of your health. Navigating the type of cannabis can be confusing. Fortunately, most dispensaries have educated staff that can help guide you.

What is pain? When we describe pain, we often refer to the area of our body we are experiencing it in (Example: Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee Pain). But what if you learned pain occurs in the brain? Would it change how you treated and managed your pain?            ...