According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in five people have arthritis. That means you might have it or you likely know someone who does. For those who want to stay active in retirement, arthritis can get in the way, and the symptoms can be debilitating. Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis, [...]
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Being healthy is one of the most important things you can do. Eating well helps create the foundation for strong health. There are so many choices in the grocery aisles proclaiming to offer well-being that it can be difficult to select the right foods. Eating out can prove to have its own challenges as well. [...]
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April 22nd marks the 42nd celebration of Earth Day. Begun in 1970, this epic event is seen as the birth of modern environmentalism. It was Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring that set the stage for the environmental movement. The first Earth Day event was the idea of Gaylord Nelson whose goal was to raise [...]
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Learn to recognize it, resolve it, and rest easy. If you or your partner snores, you should consider getting checked for the possibility of sleep apnea. Affecting millions of people, this widespread sleep disorder can have serious ramifications—and can even be life-threatening. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in breathing during [...]
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Staying physically active often feels like an uphill battle. First, there’s the laziness hurdle to overcome. Then, there’s the question: “What kind of exercise is fun, effective and appropriate?” “Low Impact Fitness” will be a series of blog posts that will showcase low impact activities. What does low impact mean? Low impact fitness activities do [...]
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By: Dr. Amy Whittington, Trilogy’s Naturopathic Physician If you keep up with health news, you’ve probably heard at least some news lately about coconut oil, including the most recent reports of the possibility of it being used as a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Many foods come in and out of “fashion” as being super foods, [...]
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By: Dr. Amy Whittington, Trilogy’s Naturopathic Physician Welcome to 2012! Now is the time to think of changes that you want to make this year. For most of us, improving our health is at the top of the list. Your resolution to be healthier doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Even small and easy improvements can [...]
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As we grow older the preciousness of health becomes more and more evident. Overall well-being gives you the ability to enjoy spending time with loved ones and doing all the things you love to do. Though movies like the 1995 indie film Safe greatly dramatize the impact of toxic elements in the environment, being mindful [...]
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By Dr. Amy Whittington, Trilogy’s Naturopathic Physician What is your number? Chances are, if you are over 50, you know exactly what your total cholesterol number is. You’re told at every physical, and if it has crept up over 200, or even 180, you’ve likely been prescribed a medication to lower your number to a [...]
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Do you ever feel like you could get a lot more accomplished if only you had a bit more energy? If so, you’re in good company. Each day, 2.2 million Americans complain of feeling tired – and most of us can relate to this on some level. We’d really like to clean out the garage, [...]
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