May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Every year, when spring rolls around and we all get outside, the topic of conversation eventually turns to tick season.
Fibromyalgia – A Silent Disorder
But the people who battle this invisible disorder do so every single day, albeit at varying levels, and people in their lives aren’t even aware that their loved one is in pain.
ALL ABOUT ANXIETY
It’s May! Beyond Mother’s Day, National Nurses Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day weekend, May also marks Mental Health Awareness Month.
A SOBERING TRUTH: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN AMERICA
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month – time to gain knowledge and awareness about alcohol consumption in America.
IT’S HEALTH AWARENESS TIME
It’s important to take care of ourselves from top to bottom and inside out. That translates to regular doctor visits, a healthy diet, exercise, and, as necessary, lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and minimizing alcohol intake. Wait, there’s more.
Viva Las Vagus!
Let’s talk about the Vagus nerve and how it’s health can improve or exacerbate cardiac disease and our overall health. Here, I share what the Vagus nerve is, what it does, why it is so key to health, and how you can holistically (and easily) optimize its function.
ORTHOPEDIC CARE RIGHT HERE IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Whether it’s a sports related injury or general wear and tear, at some point many of us will need to rely on the expert care of an orthopedic team. The doctors and surgeons at Columbia Memorial Health’s Bone & Joint Center in Hudson, NY are here to help.
The region’s only Level 1 trauma center […]
Celebrating National Women’s Health Week with Local Health Practitioners
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, to make their health a priority and take care of themselves.
In the tri-state area we are blessed with women practitioners who dedicate their professional lives to helping women–and everyone–dig deeper into their bodies, think more […]
NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY
Each year on May 12th, millions of people observe National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. This day shares the spotlight with other May 12 awareness days such as International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or International Awareness Day for MCS, ME/CFS and FM, which are observed globally.
Fibromyalgia […]
MY FAVORITE NATURAL IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTERS IN ORDER
By Dr. Teri Goetz, DACM, LAc
Astragalus (Huang qi) – Astragalus is an adaptogen—a substance that helps the body deal with stresses (mental, emotional or physical). It is most often used to build your natural immune system, so you can use it daily. Astragalus is a root which can be boiled and drunk as a tea, […]