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Neck, shoulder and upper back stiffness are one of the most common complaints heard by health care professionals on a daily basis. People want to know how they can reduce upper back, neck and shoulder pain from exercise, poor posture, repetitive ... more

Fish and shellfish are essential to a healthy diet because they contain high quality protein that is low in fat, and high in omega-3 fatty acids.  Fish also contains many essential nutrients that are important to a healthy diet. Fish has been ... more

In our natural state we as humans emit far infrared energy.  Far infrared energy is simply the thermal radiation emitted by objects near room temperature. It is a red force that can be seen under a microscope. According to wikipeida.com, ... more

Hot Stone Massage is a procedure where heated stones are placed on meridians of the body (sites of the body where several nerve endings meet; which can stimulate the individual system each nerve is connected to). Stiff muscles and joints that are ... more

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, both saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants may be linked to nearly 60 reports of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). ALCL is a rare yet aggressive type of cancer that makes up only 3 ... more

Regular exercising is one of the healthiest things a person can do for their body. Exercise burns fat, thwarts infectious disease, reduces the risk of cancer, boost immunity, and increases metabolic rates for future fat burning. However, too much ... more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the number one hormonal disorder for women typically between the ages of 15-44.   In the United States, as many as 5 million women in their reproductive years may be affected.   Although PCOS is hard to ... more

In order to function properly, most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. However, studies have shown that people are not getting the proper amount of sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the amount of sleep required is solely ... more

Certainly we have all heard the saying, “The human body consists of 75% water”.As a result we are advised to drink at least 64 ounces of fluids, preferably water, daily.This is especially important for physically active people, and during the ... more

  Summer is finally here and it is time for poolside parties, beach vacations and lots of fun in the sun. But we must be careful.  As the Ozone layers are slowly fading away overtime; rays from the sun are becoming more and more intensely ... more