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, […]
Honey Bees could become Vital Resource in Detecting Deadly Diseases
Doctors and scientists have long searched for new and innovative ways to detect and diagnose deadly diseases and cancers in patients since the dawn of advanced technology in the field of medicine. Recently, an unlikely ally has emerged that may revolutionize the way some cancers are diagnosed and treated. Research from Inscentinel, a UK-based firm […]
NATURAL IMMUNITY FROM YOUR KITCHEN
By Dr. Teri Goetz, DACM, LAc
Common kitchen herbs are powerful antiviral factories. Use them regularly—the fresher the better, but they’re also good as teas, tinctures and/ or in cooking (especially when added toward the end).
Oregano, thyme and sage are potent anti-viral herbs you likely have in your home kitchen. Make a simple tea from two […]
YOUR NATURAL IMMUNE SYSTEM – HOW TO STRENGTHEN IT
By Dr. Teri Goetz, DACM, LAc
It has been an intense flu and virus season, hasn’t it? My patients are asking for ways to strengthen their natural immune system and hopefully prevent getting sick. Besides following the CDC recommendations found here, there are natural ways to help build your immunity. The recommendations here are in addition […]