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Fred Fletcher
Will Multivitamins Damage Your Liver?
by Fred Fletcher
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While meandering through the vitamins section at a large supermarket not too long ago a man approached me to see if I could help him find something. He was looking for "lipoflavonoid," which he said was supposed to help with his "ringing in the ears" problem.Before I volunteered to help him find it, I politely asked who had suggested the stuff to him. He surprised me by telling me his doctor had suggested... 8/30/2017 9:00:00 PM
Joni Jones
Effective Communication in the Workplace
by Joni Jones
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We are not born with knowledge, it is acquired. We did not have control of who we were born to or who our role models were. If the communication we have learned is no longer effective then it’s a skill we can enhance if we want to have more successful or positive outcomes.Communication can be seen through our attentiveness, facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, choice of words, listening... 8/28/2017 9:00:00 PM
Fred Fletcher
Why You Should Avoid CT Scans--If at All Possible
by Fred Fletcher
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Every year in the US, in Europe and in Canada millions of people are subjected to one or more computer tomography (CT) scans. These diagnostic devices are used so often, in fact, that some experts are positing that maybe, just maybe CT scans are being grossly overused.What's a CT Scan and How Does It Work?A computer tomography scan is one of several medical imaging devices that can provide a glimpse... 8/22/2017 9:00:00 PM
Fred Fletcher
Zika Virus--11 Most Dangerous Concerns
by Fred Fletcher
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By now most people are familiar with or have at least heard about the Zika virus. In fact, this latest "pandemic" drama involving a hitherto-obscure virus sounds like something the world went through not too long ago. Does the word "Ebola" come to mind?It turns out that these pathogens have a lot in common. Both Ebola and the Zika virus came from the jungles of Africa; both originated, supposedly,... 4/5/2017 4:00:00 AM
Ken Ceder
Don't Be S.A.D.... Lighten Up
by Ken Ceder
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SAD (seasonal affective disorder), also known as winter depression, winter blues or seasonal depression, is a mood disorder subset provoked by reduced daylight hours during fall and winter. People who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms at the same time each year.SAD is characterized by irritability, oversleeping, increased tiredness, changes in appetite,... 12/5/2016 10:00:00 PM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Want to Help Make Your Child’s School Year a Success?
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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Every parent has a little catch in their throat when their child leaves for the first day of a new school year. No matter the age, this event has a lot of hopes attached to it. To get your child off to the best start, cast aside the issues over what kinds of sneakers to wear, backpacks to carry or school supplies everyone else has purchased. Focus on what really has the potential to place your child... 9/2/2016 9:00:00 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
Feeding the Mind: Nutrition and Depression
by Andrew Pacholyk
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Depression is the most prevalent of all the emotional disorders. Symptoms may vary from feelings of minor sadness to sheer misery and dejection. When sadness persists and impairs daily life, it maybe an indication of a depressive disorder.Depression brings together a variety of physical and psychological symptoms, which together constitute a syndrome.The most common symptoms of depression are feelings... 8/26/2016 9:00:00 PM
Cody Hill
3 Promising Studies in Alzheimer's Disease Research Hint Towards Future Solutions
by Cody Hill
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Image sourceWe know a little about how to handle Alzheimer’s disease. For instance, good nutrition and exercise can prevent it. Keeping yourself mentally engaged can lead to an improvement in memory. There are also anecdotes from those who care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease that have revealed that music and storytelling can help temporarily lift the mental fog. A dramatic example of the... 8/22/2016 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Are Drinking Water Myths Making Us Sick?
by Fred Fletcher
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Access to germ-free and unpolluted water has always been important. Most people know that. People know, for example, that contagious, microorganism-induced diseases were often the main cause of death before the 1900s. They also probably know that water (as in the case of cholera, malaria, Schistosomiasis, Shigellosis, etc.) was often the medium that these microorganisms needed or used to spread themselves... 8/10/2016 7:00:00 AM
Judy Lawrence
What Can Nature Teach Us About Our Money?
by Judy Lawrence
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Nature has an interesting way of teaching and inspiring. What if nature’s lessons could inspire how you manage your household budget? Let’s take a look.Nature’s Lessons:1. Zero WasteIn nature there is no waste. Take a walk in a forest. Observe the new growth sprouting out of old rotting tree trunks. Nature has a purpose and use for everything. Could you move toward a zero waste household with your... 8/1/2016 9:00:00 PM
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