July is recognized as Family Reunion Month for good reason as the kids are out of school and the weather is generally great. It is a good time to reconnect with family members who are sometimes spread apart in different parts of the country and even the world. As families come together, to reminisce over …
“A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. There is no word for a parent who loses a child. That’s how awful the loss is.” – Jay Neugeboren- An Orphan’s Tale- 1976 There …
“Alopecia means hair loss,” according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). This hair loss can occur in patches, all over the scalp or all over the body. The AAD explains that alopecia occurs when the “immune system attacks the hair follicles (structures that contain the roots of the hair), causing hair loss.” The Mayo …
We often think of getting a massage to relieve stress or as part of a relaxing spa treatment. But, did you know that massage therapy is much more than stress relief and relaxation? The Mayo Clinic explains that massage therapy can also be an effective treatment for a variety of ailments from pain and muscle …
Whether you have been prescribed medication from your doctor, taking over the counter drugs or herbal remedies that are considered “all natural,” there are risks associated with all medications. There are even greater risks when taking multiple medications concurrently as drug interactions can sometimes be fatal. The purpose of this public health awareness campaign, Herbal/Prescription …