• posted: Mar. 08, 2010
• Finger Pain,  Hand Pain,  Wrist Pain,  trigger finger

Stretching, ice, and anti-inflammation treatments can be helpful. If this does not alleviate the problem, bones may be out of place and need to be moved back into place for better and efficient movement of the hand. Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2010
• maninure,  nails,  pedicure,  salon fumes

When passing by or entering a nail salon, you may notice there may be a toxic smell. Think this is just a hallucination? No, your nose is correct, there are toxic fumes and you and the salon staff are could be breathing them in. Read More

• posted: Feb. 27, 2010
• Breech,  Pregnant,  Preventative Care

During pregnancy, weight-bearing changes occur when we have an added load to our abdomen. This can cause an added stress to the low back, hips and other areas of the spine. Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2010
• Health,  Eating Healthy,  Diet,  Exercises

It is recommended to eat 3 meals and 2-3 healthy snacks per day. We are not talking snicker bars here! Try an apple or a half a cup of blueberries Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2010
• Bruising

Bruising is inflammation and scar tissue and the beginning processes of healing. Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2010
• Electrolytes,  Energy drink,  HFCS,  work out

Companies started to use HFCS in their foods in order to increase the shelf life of their product. Gatorade noticed an increase in stamina for athletes and it kept athlete's energy levels up by adding electrolytes to the drink Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2010
• Foot Pain,  Bunions,  foot doctor,  foot chiropractor

Bunions are a malformed bony bump on the outside portion of the big toe. It becomes enlarged and angles toward the second toe putting pressure on the foot. This can be very painful. Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2010
• Diabetes,  Fatigue,  Increased urination,  Lack of Insulin

People who develop diabetes have what is called "insulin resistance". This basically means that the body (liver, muscles, pancreas) do not produce enough or fail to produce insulin. Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2010
• Redwood City,  Community

The City of San Carlos California has adopted a Climate Action Plan On October 12, 2009, the City Council adopted the City's first Climate Action Plan (CAP). The City of San Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2010
• wrist pain,  carpal tunnel

Carpal Tunnel is a "tunnel" made by bones and tissues in your wrist. Bones in the wrist ("carpals") move and slide to form a tunnel on the palmar surface of the wrist. The median nerve goes through this tunnel into the fingers. Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2010
• Carpal Tunnel,  Elbow Pain,  Muscle Strain,  Pain in Forearm

"Tennis elbow" or what may be referred to as "lateral epicondylitis" is caused by misuse or overuse of the forearm muscles. This is too much for these muscles to handle and it leads to pain and inflammation. Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2010
• Knee,  Knee Arthritis,  Knee Pain,  Baker's Cyst

This cyst starts to grow when there is a bio-mechanical problem adding stress to the joint such as with walking, running, standing and/or posture. It is also called a Popliteal Cyst Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2010
• Heart Problems,  Agave Syrup,  Sweeteners,  sugar alternatives

While high fructose agave syrup won’t spike your blood glucose levels as High Fructose Corn Syrup is reported to do, the fructose in it may cause some issues Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2010
• Sleep Deprivation,  Sleep Loss,  Hormones

Not getting enough sleep is just not about your concentration and energy levels. It is about total health. Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2010
• Exercises,  Fitness,  Sport Injury,  Sports Injury,  Warming up before a workout,  Injury prevention

Just like any physical activity, it is always recommended to warm up for your muscles, joints and body. Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2009
• High Blood Pressure,  Hypertension,  DASH diet

If you follow this plan, you will see not only great results in our cholesterol level and blood pressure, but will probably lose some inches too! Read More