The saying “don’t fix it if it’s not broken” may hold true for some things, but it’s not a good idea to apply it to your own health. We tend to think of “treatment” in terms of symptoms. You treat illnesses, conditions, ailments and diseases, right? Well, sure, you should treat those things, but the fact is, those things might …

What You Should Know About Your First Appointment Some people are anxious about their first appointment. Here is what you need to know: 1. It won’t hurt. If you are afraid of pain associated with needles, stop worrying. It won’t hurt. 2. The majority of your first appointment will be about diagnosis. A big part of the effectiveness of Traditional …

The Sunshine Vitamin…A Hot Topic: What You Need to Know About Vitamin D, Part I By Rosemary Barrow, B.S. Exercise Science, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist   I think you might dispense with half your doctors if you would only consult Dr. Sun more.                                                                   ~Henry Ward Beecher   If you’ve been tuning in at all to the latest buzz in …

The Sunshine Vitamin…A Hot Topic: What You Need to Know About Vitamin D, Part II By Rosemary Barrow, B.S. Exercise Science, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist CORE Bodytraining, Personal Trainer In the first part of this article, the focus points were on the significance and role of vitamin D as it pertains to human health and disease prevention, and how we …

Importance of exercise and weight training By GT Gangte It is 2012, The Age of Information and Gadgets. I am assuming most of us are somewhat aware of the benefits of proper exercise and proper nutrition. There is so much information and methods available for different segments of people, whether it be yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts and all …

As fall and winter approaches, there are ways to naturally prepare yourself for the flu season. The flu season typically starts in the fall and peaks in January or February but it can also begin as early as October. Groups more likely to experience complications include seniors (age 65 and older), children (especially those younger than 2), and people with …