In the United States today, more than 33 million Americans ages 12 and older have misused prescription opiate drugs. In 2016 alone, there were more than 63,600 overdose deaths… that’s an average of 115 opioid overdose deaths per day. If nothing is done, A forecast by STAT predicts that as many as … [Read more...] about Drug-Free Alternatives for Treatment of Pain
Can Brain Stimulation Enhance Memory?
Have you ever struggled to recall something routine or catch yourself forgetting why you walked in a room or where you put something? Or maybe you’ve been feeling the effects of a little brain fog? Forgetting things from time to time is normal but what should you do if your forgetfulness becomes … [Read more...] about Can Brain Stimulation Enhance Memory?
Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Loud chewing, slurping, ticking clocks, whistling… You probably know at least one person that finds any of these sounds, or an array of others, incredibly irritating. But is it merely an annoyance to an overly sensitive ear or something more? … [Read more...] about Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Sounds That Make You Cringe…
Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Does whistling make you want to head for the nearest exit? Does a ticking clock disrupt your concentration to the point of annoyance? If any of these are true, along with a laundry list of other sounds that cause panic or discomfort, you may have … [Read more...] about Sounds That Make You Cringe…
It's Healthy Weight Week!
Welcome to Healthy Weight Week! It seems that the beginning of each year is filled with a renewed commitment to eat healthy, exercise and for many people, lose weight. Well if any of those are personal goals, then this week is for you! Healthy Weight Week is an initiative that started to bring … [Read more...] about It's Healthy Weight Week!
Overcoming Migraines
In the United States today, more than 37 million people suffer from migraine headaches. Chronic migraine sufferers live with headaches more than half of the time or more. Misdiagnosed nearly as often as they are correctly diagnosed, migraine headaches account for a whopping $31 billion in lost … [Read more...] about Overcoming Migraines
Tips for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
New Year’s resolutions run the gamut from the popular (weight loss and fitness) to the silly (learn how to clone Nutella) to the rather absurd (teach owls to shout “crime” at anyone breaking the law). From financial goals to living a less wasteful life and everything imaginable in between, the list … [Read more...] about Tips for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Holiday Survival Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is filled with the bounties of life… friends, family, parties, gifts and oh, the food! With so much celebration, there is also much preparation. The holidays can also be quite hectic so with that in mind, here are some tips to help you … [Read more...] about Holiday Survival Tips
Living with POTS
The holiday season gives us many reasons to feel grateful and happy but for some people, personal challenges can put a damper on the festivities of the season. For those suffering from health issues, the struggle of getting through the business of the season can present bigger obstacles or, as in … [Read more...] about Living with POTS