When I was a kid growing up in the Chicago area, it seemed like my nose was always running or congested to varying degrees, especially during winter. Our family pediatrician was a calm and caring older man who often preferred to prescribe an assortment of natural remedies before resorting to prescription medications I have vivid […]
It’s that wonderful time of year again as the seasons shift, the temperatures are warming and the spring breezes and rainfall are upon us. Growth is abundant and appears to be happening everywhere in the plant world, with buds popping through and pollen’s flying.
In these modern times when our physical, mental health and overall well-being are being challenged and even potentially threatened in new and unusual ways, there can be simple, practical, and safe protocols to add to or include into a healthy lifestyle in modern times to help. Our brief discussion here focuses on: Basic Foods, Nutritional & […]
It is cold and flu season once again and for some of us, it can be a challenging time. In additional to rest, hand-washing, chicken soup, and staying hydrated, might there be additional approaches to take to treat and/or prevent seasonal illnesses? Of course, there are many different options available to consider relative to natural […]
There are a number of therapeutic approaches and treatment options to help with neck and lower back pain, especially when spinal discs and/or pinched nerves that affect the arms and legs are involved. In the realm of natural, conservative treatments for these conditions, traction is one of the oldest and time tested forms. It was […]
Printable Version It’s that wonderful time of year again as the seasons shift, the temperatures are warming and the spring breezes and rainfall are upon us. Growth is abundant and appears to be happening everywhere in the plant world, with buds popping through and pollens flying. The seasonal changes can bring mixed blessings to those […]
Printable Version I recently returned from a short, but very satisfying skiing trip with an old friend and colleague in the beautiful, snow-capped mountains of Colorado. It had been 3 years since I had last gone downhill skiing and I was hoping that my body would hold out and that we would return home in […]
It’s that time of year again with darker days, colder weather and the tendency to catch colds, flus, and respiratory infections seems to be heightened for all of us. While viruses and other germs that cause these illnesses can be more prevalent during this season, there are many ways that we can prevent and/or shorten […]
Scientific discoveries in recent years regarding gut function, probiotics, & the human microbiome (intestinal environment) have validated an important concept that I was taught many years ago while studying natural health care and clinical nutrition practices. That concept is related to DIGESTION & GUT HEALTH and how closely related they are to our digestive, immune, […]
Printable Version There are a wide range of symptoms and injuries that can manifest in our shoulders, elbows, forearms, and wrists. In this brief discussion, our focus is related to how soft tissue (muscular, tendon, ligament, fascia) injuries, pain, or problems in these areas can, in many instances, be addressed and treated through modern, hands-on […]