I hate to drone on further about a subject that isn’t fascinating to begin with but I got some information today about physicians’ assistants. It answered some of my questions and if anyone out there shares my concerns, it may answer yours too.
A friend of mine is a medical malpractice attorney. She has worked to […]

Seems I’m not the only one put out about physicians’ assistants in doctor’s offices. My favorite talk show host was talking about it today and it reminded me that this is something I want to find out more about. I want to know things like when it was decided that you don’t have to be […]

Yoga is a wonderful exercise for beginners for the following reasons:
* Anyone at any age can start a practice. It is a practice that is meant for people of all ages.
* There is no competition in yoga, so anyone who feels insecure about their athletic prowess need not worry.
* Yoga is a practice […]

Dinner time is important. It is important for the family and it is important for the child’s development.
How the food gets to the table is not as important as getting food to the table and getting everyone to the table at the same time for a meal a day.
Should parents cook more than […]

Weight loss ranks #1 as the most popular New Year’s resolution among my readers, and one of the key factors impacting weight loss or gain is our love life. Here is my advice to keep in mind if you would like to lose weight in 2008:
Your medical doctor can tell you about your particular weight […]

Sleep deprivation is America’s dirty little secret. And unless you want to adjust your lifestyle, guerrilla tactics for combating fatigue are on your agenda! Try these twelve tips to steer clear of tired.
12 Tips To Steer Clear of “Tired”
1. Coffee, energy drinks and caffeinated drinks or foods (chocolate), will give you a temporary boost.
2. Food […]

What happens when you’ve given so much of yourself — to your job, to your family, to your friends, to your projects — that you’ve zapped all of your energy? How do you get it back?
Here are five tips towards restoring your energy:
1. Get a massage. Now, more than ever, you need to take […]

Tis the season to be STRESSED!
Doing too much is a huge problem today, more than ever, and the results can be as tragic as stress related heart attacks and other injuries, or exhaustion related accidents. Short of those kinds of acute injuries and health problems, relationships can fall apart from the stress of doing […]

When dealing with medical professionals, as the patient, there is a good chance you don’t have the same perspective you would if you were advocating for someone. You’re vulnerable, you’re worried, and maybe you’re scared. You’re not calm, cool and collected. So here’s how to get the best from your medical professional:
1. Give as much […]

4 Tips For Winter Exercising
1. Bundle up in layers. If you exercise outdoors wear layers that you can shed or put on in order to be comfortable.
2. Temper your workout. You will not be able to warm up as quickly when the weather is cold. Allow for less intense workouts if you can’t […]