The general view seems to be that headaches are more of a nuisance than a condition worthy of medical attention. Many of our parents teach us from a young age that if we grit our teeth, pop a few aspirin, and go about our day, the pain will pass. Even severe headaches, such as migraines, [...]
Headache Prevention Things always seem to come to a head during the holidays. The shopping that you put off until the last minute, the family get-togethers that fall on the worst night possible without fail, the fast-approaching deadlines at work and hectic holiday preparations at home—it’s as if the year is trying to get in [...]
Atherosclerosis is a medical condition that hardens the arteries of the body. Those with Atherosclerosis experience a buildup of plaque consisting of cholesterol, various minerals, fatty substances, and cellular waste inside their arteries. As the level of plaque builds blood flow can be partially or completely blocked. This potentially leaves parts of the body without [...]
A New Year always brings about reflections on life, and we often make resolutions to create big changes for the coming year. Not only change in terms of what our calendar says, but change in our life as well. This is why we make resolutions; because we all want to improve ourselves in some way [...]
Stress has become commonplace around the holidays and often leads to overeating and health issues. Like it or not, many people use food as a form of escape from their holiday stress. When you are feeling bad, you often turn to something that makes you feel better, even if in the long run, what you [...]
