I am pleased to feature a guest post by Corey Walden, a licensed personal trainer dedicated to improving people’s health and quality of life. We’ve all had to battle with strep throat at some point in time or other and know how it feels to make an appointment with our doctor, wait at the clinic and then, come back home with a long prescription. Like it or not, we have…
Ashwagandha or the Indian Winter cherry aka Indian Ginseng or Withania Somnifera is a revered herb of the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine as a Rasayana (tonic). Ashwagandha is a small evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The root and berry are used to make medicine. It has long been considered as an excellent rejuvenator, a general health tonic and a cure for…
Continuing from yesterday’s post that talked about the six golden rules of dealing with pain… Let’s look at the kind of pain you can expect as you grow – um….older 🙂 when you are in your 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. This one is for you – if you are in your 30’s In Your 30s Pain problem: Headaches Headaches are one of the most common types…
Part 1 was about breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis while Part 2 described the types of breast cancer and treatment options. Here is Part 3. Life After Diagnosis There’s no doubt that cancer is a life-changing experience. The treatments can wear you out. You may have trouble managing daily chores, work, or social outings. This can lead to feelings of isolation. It’s crucial to reach out to friends and family…
 Part 1 was about breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis. There are several forms of breast cancer, and treatments are carefully matched to the type of cancer. Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer Some types of breast cancer are fueled by the hormones estrogen or progesterone. A biopsy can reveal whether a tumor has receptors for estrogen (ER-positive) and/or progesterone (PR-positive). About two out of three breast cancers are hormone sensitive.There are several medications…