Many of us look forward to the start of the Olympics. Not only is it an amazing display of athletics, but also an important international and cultural event. The 2016 Rio Games have already been highly controversial with the fear of the spread of the Zika virus which is prevalent in the region and spread…
Did you know that our bodies host species that no scientist has ever studied? One of the closest habitats to us as humans is the belly button, yet it is relatively the most unexplored. As the belly button is a commonly neglected area for hygiene, it hosts a plethora of unstudied and unidentified species of…
By Celeste Gorman MS, RD, CDN Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to enjoy fresh, nutritious foods. Your first thought might be “it’s too much work!” or “I don’t have time.” However, if you consider these 12 benefits of gardening, you may just change your mind and improve your health along the way.
By David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM Many people suffer from back pain due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and sciatica. If you have any of these conditions, you might benefit from sleeping on your side in the ‘fetal’ position with a pillow between your legs. Alternatively, sleeping on your back with two pillows…
Ah summer! A time where everything from picnics to play-dates are better outdoors! There are several things to be mindful of when participating in outdoor activities, such as applying sunscreen, keeping a watchful eye on children swimming in the pool or at the beach, and mosquito bites.
By Erika Kalabacas, DO Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is a painful condition marked by a rash and blisters to one side of the face or body. The rash forms blisters that typically scabs over in seven to 10 days and clears up within two…
By David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM If you suffer from neck or back pain, riding in the car for more than an hour can be a real challenge. If you plan on traveling this summer, consider the following tips to minimize back and neck pain.
According to research by the National Alliance for Caregiving there are nearly 44 million family caregivers in the U.S. which is roughly 20 percent of the U.S. adult population. Providing care for an ill, disabled, or aging relative can be extremely rewarding, but also highly stressful. Caregiver stress takes its toll as “nearly half of…
By Richard Poveromo The Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments (MOLST) form is a physician-order form that can be used by healthcare practitioners and facilities to honor patient preferences regarding end-of-life care. MOLST forms are generally for patients with serious health conditions and should be kept with them at all times. To ensure patient’s preferences are…
There has been a lot of buzz recently about the implementation of the mandatory e-prescribe and Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS). For patients, this change means that they will no longer receive paper prescriptions from their physicians (with the exception of some special cases) and they will now need to go to a specific…