Now that the weather is turning better and you are starting to shake off those wintertime pains, a walk might sound pretty good right about now. But before you burst out the door with the dog straining at the leash and your brand new walking shoes looking so sparkly, stop to think about what you are doing first. Even though walking seems so easy,... Read more
Dear patient,
If this were a perfect world, we would have one medication that would cure painful conditions without any nasty side effects. What a world that would be!! No pain, no nausea, no headaches, no itchy skin, no drowsiness and no constipation; wouldn't that be fantastic? Let me know when you find that world because I'd like to live... Read more
Today's local newspaper has classified ads for two practically brand new elliptical machines. Someone's Christmas present must not be working out very well. What was once a hope for shapelier hips and firmer buns became an unwanted heap of metal that might have done more harm than good. Those elliptical machines are not for every... Read more
Being on the go is not an excuse for slacking on your exercise commitment. Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, exercise is a daily habit that should be incorporated into your life no matter where your travels take you. Do you stop brushing your teeth when you travel? Do you stop taking baths or showers? No of course not, you continue... Read more
"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu
Whether your goal is to walk a thousand miles, climb a mountain or loss 20 pounds, you must begin taking small steps in the right direction towards that goal. Knowing this, the Health and Human Services Department developed a self-help website geared towards... Read more
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