Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Kara Bauer

Kara Bauer, Health Guide

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Health & Wellness Coach

Bottled Water – Is it Worth It?

There is no question that drinking bottled water has become a way of life for most Americans. You will find bottled water everywhere you go – in offices, hotels, restaurants, gyms, street corners and homes. We spend over $15 billion dollars a year on bottled water, more than we spend on iPods and movie tickets.[1] However, unfortunately we... Read moreChevron
posted 05/25/2013, comments (0)|
Dorian Martin

Dorian Martin, Health Guide

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People with Alzheimer's Disease Often Rummage, Hide Things

My mother struggled with mild cognitive impairment for four years before being officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Once that diagnosis was made, she was placed in a locked unit at a nursing home near me because of the skilled nursing care she needed due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. That meant she didn’t head... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Fitness in Focus: Pool Exercises

Summer is here! The weather is warm. The sun is shining. And you are ready for some time at the pool. Lounging around a pool with an umbrella drink in your hand is certainly very relaxing. However, a pool has so much more to offer than just some rest and relaxation. A pool is a great place to do an exercise program too.   What’s the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/24/2013, comments (0)|
The HealthGal

The HealthGal, Health Guide

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA

A Therapeutic Recipe for Osteoarthritis

Judy is in her early 60s.  When I first met her as a client close to eight years ago, she was carrying about 45 extra pounds.  The excess weight bothered her – she did not like the way she looked, and she had a knee issue that was diagnosed as early osteoarthritis.  Her cholesterol profile was not picture perfect by any means,... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2013, comments (0)|
Leah

Leah, Health Guide

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has vascular dementia

Facing Daily Life with Vascular Dementia

What a life, living with vascular dementia!  It seems that every thing is a struggle.  I know the words EVERY  THING should be written as EVERYTHING, but by dividing the word, I think that it increases its impact. Literally ALL that I do is a struggle!  I struggle to remember.  I get embarrassed when I can’t... Read moreChevron