Nobody likes a snorer–least of all the person who has to sleep next to the snorer! But in truth, snoring isn’t just an annoyance, but a real problem that can lead to the offending party getting less restful, less rejuvenating sleep than they really need. In other words, snoring can lead to tiredness and fatigue. […]
Has knee pain ever stopped you from enjoying activities with friends? Well, you are not alone. Joint pain affects people of all ages, and is caused by a multitude of reasons. While painkillers temporarily do the trick, they can cause larger problems for your system in the long run. This home remedy for knee pain […]
In the middle of the holiday season seems impossible to make time for health & fitness. More than likely you are committing to getting on your Bride Fit Program in the New Year. As your Bride Fit coach, I want to communicate that health & fitness doesn’t have to be all or nothing. […]
Yes – You read this right! A diet higher in saturated fats like red meat, eggs and butter while decreasing whole grain carbohydrates not only produces greater weight loss. It improves your overall health by decreasing your risk for diabetes while improving heart health.
Over use of skin products and physical irritation of skin can lead to a condition named acne mechanica, which means an increase in acne. Years of studies have concluded that scrubbing your zits only seems to make them worse. These finds come as a surprise to millions of people who have been meticulously working on […]
Matthew 5:44 says to, “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.”
Before having gastric bypass you are expected to go on a two week diet. The diet consists of two eight ounce whey protein shakes a day along with a four ounce lean meat. You are allowed one to liquid sugar free snack ounce a day. This translates to a protein shake in the morning a […]
A new battery of tests has been developed at MGH in order to identify people who do not yet have clinical Alzheimer’s but are at increased risk for developing it. This is important because identifying these people allows for beginning treatment earlier and for research into new therapies for alleviating Alzheimer’s. This new way to […]
COPD is a surprisingly common yet somehow still unheard of lung condition that can be very serious and most often becomes more serious as time progresses. COPD manifests itself as a difficulty to exhale fully making the air you take in not nearly the quality, or fresh, as would be ideal. This is caused by […]
Breath a little easier by taking control of your COPD and learn your treatment and medication options. There are several ways to control, maintain, and improve your COPD symptoms. Managing your COPD can be difficult, but it is an achievable goal, and the health benefits outweigh the effort. Dr. Carlos A. Silva MD, of Pulmonary […]
