Knowing the differences between medical insurance plans will help you choose the one that’s right for your health care needs. PPO stands for preferred provider organization EPO stands for exclusive provider organization. Both plans use a network of physicians, hospitals and other health care professionals. The difference between them is […]
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Shopping for the right supplements can be an overwhelming task. Nearly every store has an aisle from floor to ceiling filled with hundreds of different brands. Not only are stores carrying supplements, BUT you can buy them off infomercials and individual sales companies. Where do you start and who do […]
By: Taunya Farr Let’s be honest, having kids in school is a breeding ground for all kinds of germs. It might seem as if you or someone you know always has a sick kid home with a cold, an ear infection, strep throat, etc. I started bringing my kids in […]
By: Leah Quinn Massage therapy is one of the oldest health care practices known. References to massage are found in Chinese medical texts dating back more than 4,000 years. Massage therapy has a number of documented clinical benefits such as reducing symptoms associated with allergies anxiety, depression and stress arthritis […]
Have you heard of TRIGGER POINTS? Trigger points are what people commonly refer to as muscle “knots”. Trigger points are contracted muscle fibers within a muscle. When muscle fibers are contracted, they are shortened. When the muscle is shortened, it affects the muscles strength and also the range of motion […]
Colostrum is a supplement that has been around for awhile, but new research is coming to light everyday. Colostrum is the first milk produced by cows during the initial days after giving birth. This type is called bovine colostrum. This milk is very rich in immunoglobulins (proteins that help boost […]
At our practice we run into numerous patients who think they have fibromyalgia, but have never been diagnosed. I wanted to take some time to explain what fibromyalgia(FM) is and what options there are if you are suffering. FM is classified as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and […]
Genetically Modified Organisms, otherwise known as GMO’s, are plants or animals created through genetic engineering. Basically they take DNA from different species and merge them. This usually creates an unstable combination. This has been going on for years in order to create pest-resistant and survive herbicide use. Crops survive more, […]