Each month our contributors will help to keep readers current on the most popular health topics.
For the African American community the risk for experiencing a STROKE is greater than the general population. Learning these stroke symptoms and knowing what to do when they occur could save your life or the life of someone else: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg especially if it occurs on one ...
By Noah Hutton Posted on dailygood.org Elizabeth Jameson found her art when her own brain lost one of its most basic functions. After suddenly finding herself unable to speak, Jameson was diagnosed with MS in 1991. She soon came to know the geography of her own mind through countless MRI sessions. Jameson felt a hunger ...
By Wayne McDonald According to the American Academy of Dermatology, each year 10 to 50 million Americans develop an allergic rash after contact with Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac Plants. The invisible oily resin called urushiol causes the ill effects of these poisonous plants. Poison ivy, oak, or sumac is found in every ...
By Katherine Mahon, LMT We all know massage feels good. Here is a list of reminders of when massage is useful and perhaps some new information on the positive effects of Massage Therapy. Any sort of yard work that makes you ache, massage will relieve it. Increased sporting activities like biking, hiking, rowing, running, swimming ...
By Robert Lammers, PT Compared with other developments in the history of medicine the Lymphatic system was discovered relatively late. It was not until the past few decades that scientists and clinicians have made great strides understanding and treating Lymphedema. Lymphedema is a common and serious condition affecting at least 3 million Americans. In this ...
We are in the middle of winter now and have seen some pretty bone chilling temperatures. It is safe to say that there are more on the way. Time to get serious about warmth and show old man winter what we are made of. First off, dressing in layers, including a thermal shirt, turtleneck, and ...
