Looking Out the Other’s Window
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates A favorite psychiatrist/author of mine is Irvin Yalom. He wrote a gem of a book called The Gift of Therapy. This book consists of a series of brief, seemingly random, chapters containing bits of clinical wisdom from someone who […]
5 Benefits of Exercise for Wheelchair Users
Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. At the start of the new year, many Americans resolve to become more fit. Exercise and its benefits are not out of reach for wheelchair-bound individuals. Here are a few benefits you can look forward to when you add regular exercise into your schedule. 1. Maintain Independence For seniors […]
Headaches – Take Control and Live Life
By Kimberly Lopez, FNP-C, Bond Eye Associates Have headaches taken over your life? Unable to do the activities you love? Or spend time with family and friends? According to the British Journal of Pain, approx. 95 percent of people have experienced a headache sometime in their life (Weatherall, Mark 2015). For some people, headaches are […]
Timely Screenings Save Lives
John Abraham: Routine Exam Made All the Difference What if you could peer into the future and see chart the trajectory of your health? It may sound farfetched, but the reality is modern medicine can pinpoint problem areas and prevent small problems from growing into major, life-threatening problems. In gastroenterology, scheduling a routine colonoscopy can […]
Depression: How Can You Help?
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. Depression is a mental illness that affects approximately 10 percent of American adults from all walks of life. It is a leading cause of disability and can significantly interfere with a person’s behavior, physical health, and interaction with others. Depression afflicts more people than […]
Depression: How Can You Help?
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. Depression is a mental illness that affects approximately 10 percent of American adults from all walks of life. It is a leading cause of disability and can significantly interfere with a person’s behavior, physical health, and interaction with others. Depression afflicts more people than […]
What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
Submitted by Leann M. Croft, MSPT, HOPE Center for Pain CBD is appearing in almost everything—from bath bombs to coffee drinks to medicinal tinctures. People are finding that it is a safe and natural way to help with a wide variety of health issues including anxiety, pain, inflammation, digestive problems, and skin conditions. But just […]
5 Reasons Why Most Diets Fail
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage Have you ever wondered why most diets fail? Perhaps you’ve tried every diet out there, only to be disappointed over and over again. You work so hard, you’re so hungry, and you spend hours in the gym, all for just a few lost pounds. Or, maybe you’ve even […]
What Your Health Is Worth
By Alexander Germanis No matter one’s economic status, what walk of life one comes from, or what age one may be, ultimately the most important thing is one’s health. Maintaining our health is such a factor in our lives, we spend thousands of dollars on insurance, purchase gym memberships, pay extra money for organic foods, […]
Long Term Care in 2022… One Director’s Story
By Julie Arndt Like so many in long term care, Carletta Nesmith, was called to serve the elderly at a young age when she was “volunteered” for a senior outing at her mom’s place of work—a punishment of sorts at the time that led to her first job as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) as […]