A low carbohydrate diet cum avoidance of sugar can help to control the damaging effects of diabetes. However, there are many scientific studies pointing to the positive influence of supplements in combating diabetes and many vitamins have been found to as...

A low carbohydrate diet cum avoidance of sugar can help to control the damaging effects of diabetes. However, there are many scientific studies pointing to the positive influence of supplements in combating diabetes and many vitamins have been found to as...

Gout attack is one of the most painful situations suffered by humans due to the crystallization of uric acid within joints with the consequent intermittent attacks of arthritis. There is a sudden intense single joint inflammation with severe gout pain. Sw...

Before we start discussing the cause, treatment and elimination of acne, let me remind all affected readers: do not prick, pierce or squeeze your acne at any time. Let’s face it. Just be what you are. Let your face be as it is. Do not feel embarrassed o...

Baby showers are events that the new mother will remember forever. Make it extra special and break the ice with these fun and easy baby shower party games. Each of these ideas are free or very low in cost for the hostess and easy for the guests ...

OUCH! Foot pain is a common problem suffered by all ages of adults. Today, getting through the day is tough enough; painful feet will only make it tougher. If you find yourself with foot pain when trying to accomplish your daily routine, you may want to...

There are an infinite variety of cooking utensils. Some are necessary, some are not. To complicate things further, some of the unnecessary cooking utensils can still make your time in the kitchen easier, more enjoyable and more productive. Some utensils a...

Falls have become a leading cause of death, especially amongst seniors. Falls are also a leading cause of nonfatal injuries in all age groups, not just seniors. Risk of fall is clinically measurable, and it is detectable long before you physically reali...

Well, I suppose that I must apologize for my most unexpected hiatus as I now have many readers anxious to read my weekly column on various health issues. As ironic as it may be, as I run a rather successful balance center, the reason for my hiatus was fr...

New guideline says simplest treatment for vertigo is also the best The next time the world starts spinning, Patti will know exactly how to make it stop. But two months ago, when the 50-year-old Ocean County resident woke up spinning with vertigo for ...

Preventing Falls: Fall Risk is Key When I discuss falls and fall risk with people, their thought process is typically, “well, there is nothing wrong with me, I feel fine”. That is exactly the inherent dangerous mindset that leads to fall related inj...

With the number of teachers, trainings, and institutions teaching Reiki, interested apprentices are at a loss as to where and who to enroll under in order to receive the Reiki attunements necessary to practice the art. It is also quite hard to find which ...

Unfortunately, these words are heard by far too many people. Although this may be true in that the problem really is in your head, (anatomically), one would anticipate that with the myriad of information on brain based disorders available today, that a f...

If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches comprise the top three reasons why one goes to the doctor. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating ...

Preventing Falls Perhaps you know someone who’s been injured, disabled or even killed by a fall. Or maybe you’ve taken a spill yourself and are afraid the next one could be worse. As we age, time takes its toll on the bodily systems that keep us bala...