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A recent study shows that 1 in 10 Americans report chronic pain! 25 million American adults – over 11 percent – reported having chronic pain in the past three months. A surprising number of Americans take over the counter pills daily to fight chronic pain and inflammation

A patient who recently started a supplement he had read about online came in with an acute episode of eye pain and vision disturbance. As we talked, I realized the culprit was a combination of a new supplement he began and medications he was already

It’s funny how meditation has been around since humans existed, yet now, thousands of years later, almost all of our troubles are still amenable to the wonders of sitting quietly with yourself. Meditation can lower your blood pressure!   For years, studies have shown that lower

Just in time for the peak of flu season, it’s National Handwashing Week!   This back-to-basics week helps kids and the adults remember the importance of washing their hands. During this week, kids are learning how to take steps toward achieving cleanliness in a fun way,

If your fall allergies seem worse than ever this year – you’re right! The effects of more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are allowing pollen-producing plants to survive longer into fall and produce even stronger pollen. As a result, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma

We have all done it: Googled a symptom in search of some medical advice. I’ve done it too, and I also see at least one patient a week come into my office with a print out from Google of all the scary diseases they may