Category: Wellness

“You’re fired!” Imagine hearing Donald Trump’s famous phrase from your doctor, of all people. Getting a termination letter from your family physician isn’t just possible; it’s plausible in some situations. There are doctors who actually request that patients find a new practice to meet their medical needs. This type of communication may come as a…

Flu. Stomach virus. Cold. These bugs can blow through a household like Grant blew through Richmond. Just when it seems like it can’t get any worse, you’re suddenly the last woman standing, until you, too, are struck down by the dreaded illness. Keeping the offending bug contained and minimizing the risk of other family members…

Pets often become full-fledged and bona fide members of the family. We love our pets as though they are our children, friends, brothers or sisters. We kiss our pets, hug our pets and let them lick our faces. In many cases, pets curl up on our couches with us, sleep in our beds and make…

Your bed is your sanctuary. It’s the place where you recharge rejuvenate rest even escape from your hectic daily life for prolonged periods of time. It’s the safest, softest, most relaxing place in your home, right? Wrong. Believe it or not, a roll in the sheets actually can be hazardous to your health. Your sheets…

When the weather’s warm, many people enjoy engaging in outdoor activities such as picnics, baseball games, camping trips or hiking in the woods. Many events and gatherings are planned at outdoor venues, and tending to outdoor chores around the home can be pleasurable and productive. Simply said, spending time outdoors is an enjoyable and necessary…

Sodium bicarbonate – don’t leave home without it.   Better known as baking soda, sodium bicarbonate has more uses than you probably know. Most of us already know that some good, old-fashioned Arm & Hammer works wonders as a leavening agent in our favorite baked goods, and there are a number of classic household applications,…

There are certain truisms in medicine that doctors, nurses and other trained staff have repeatedly stressed as keys to healthier, longer life: eat right, exercise more, minimize certain food consumption and maximize others, and see the doctor regularly to make sure things are running right. But diseases occur, and they have an impact on lives…

Back problems can be downright debilitating. According to the American Chiropractic Association, as many as 80 percent of Americans will experience some sort of back pain in their lives. And back pain doesn’t discriminate. Whether you’re a waitress or an office worker, you may be susceptible to those awful aches. Heavy lifting isn’t the only…

Despite the common misbelief, an aneurysm doesn’t have to be a death sentence. According to survivor stories at the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, it is in fact possible to survive. Take Stella for example. Her symptoms began with the most severe headache she ever had, which was accompanied by vomiting. She eventually passed out. Luckily, Stella’s…

Routine visits to the doctor are advised for all patients. Such visits include annual physicals, routine blood tests, gynecological visits and mammograms for women, eye doctor and dentist visits. Individuals with ongoing or serious medical conditions may need to see doctors more often than individuals who are not diagnosed with any health concerns. Elderly patients…