Category Archives: Health
The IFN Gamma Gene. Part 1
A Crystal Ball for Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity? I’ve just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. But will mine be a severe case resulting in painful, crippling joint damage? Or will it be a relatively mild case without major joint changes or … Continue reading
Help Your Kids Say No to Smoking
Peer pressure is perhaps the most common reason kids start to smoke. Over time, they learn to use smoking as a way to deal with stress and anxiety, and many go on to become addicted to the nicotine. How do … Continue reading
IHRSA Announces New Board and President
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced its 2002-2003 board of directors and new IHRSA president. Tom Behan, co-owner and co-founder of the Alaska Club Network in Anchorage, Alaska, is the newly elected IHRSA president. Two new … Continue reading
Chiropractic — Care or Con
In 1991, George Magner, the author of Chiropractic: The Victim’s Perspective (Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 1995)), founded Victims of Chiropractic, which provides information and support to chiropractic casualties. His book is a terrific gift of the heart for all who … Continue reading
Free Yourself From Failure
We are naturally afraid of failure in life. By reconsidering how we think about failure, however, we may find opportunities to free our creative energies and learn valuable lessons.
Find Your Fountain of Youth
A pair of legs to die for. And an attitude to match! Tina Turner and 60 years old just don’t belong in the same sentence. I have had the good fortune of working with many women who, like Tina, refuse … Continue reading
Having Friends Came as Easy then as our Tired Inside Jokes, Part 2
Get out of your normal routine and take the first step to get together. It may seem like you’re the one making all the effort, but in time you’ll probably find that a good friend comes through, and it may … Continue reading
More Evidence That Exercise May Protect Against Breast Cancer
Exercise has been shown to offer a variety of health benefits, from preventing obesity to reducing the risk of heart disease. Now, there may be another reason to work up a sweat. A recent study adds weight to the evidence … Continue reading
Having Friends Came as Easy then as our Tired Inside Jokes, Part 1
Friendships are as precious to me now as ever. Kicking around with one of my pals is akin to an adult version of time-out, a quiet place to sort out the swirl of life. But long gone are the days … Continue reading