October 2017
Most Recent Posts
Should You Be Eating Activated Charcoal?
Oct 27, 2017Black baked goods, ice creams, coffees, and lemonades are popping up on store shelves and in hip restaurants and all are getting their dark hues from the same source: activated charcoal. ... Read more
What Can You Do About a Droopy Upper Eyelid?
Oct 25, 2017When the upper eyelid droops over the eye, it’s called ptosis and it happens to people of all ages.... Read more
Labor and Laughing Gas
Oct 23, 2017Giving birth is no laughing matter. However, it can be made a little easier with the help of nitrous oxide. ... Read more
Why Do We Like To Be Scared?
Oct 20, 2017Everyone enjoys a good scare now and then, but why? ... Read more
Period Pain: When to Go to the Doctor
Oct 20, 2017When the pain is extreme and paired with excessive bleeding, fever, or feels suddenly worse than what has been previously experienced, it’s time to see your doctor. ... Read more
Cortisol: The Good News, Bad News, and the Downright Ugly Truth behind This Stress Hormone
Oct 20, 2017Cortisol gets a bad rap. It’s blamed for anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke—you name it. But having a better understanding of this hormone’s function helps people realize that balancing this hormone—not eliminating it—is key to healthy living. ... Read more
The Road to Recovery
Oct 18, 2017Professional athletes push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of big moves, and big points. Unfortunately, that can sometimes lead to big injuries. ... Read more
Taking the Red Out: Treating Rosacea
Oct 16, 2017Those with rosacea are often fair skinned, over 30 years old, and tend to blush easily. Over time, these individuals may develop small blood vessels on their cheeks, chin, forehead and nose that do not serve and explicit purpose. ... Read more
Disguising Your Eyes for Halloween? Beware!
Oct 13, 2017Don’t let a bad Halloween costume decision haunt you for life. It could happen if you’re looking to disguise your eyes with freaky colored contact lenses without a prescription.... Read more
Get Your Body Ready for CrossFit
Oct 11, 2017There are tremendous benefits to this popular athletic program, but as with any fitness program, it comes with factors worth considering before jumping onboard. Here’s what you need to know before giving it a go. ... Read more