World Health Day in April is about taking care of YOU. One way you can do this is to make sure you take your medication in a way that is safe and effective. Many of us over 50 are being prescribed medications for ailments that are common as we age. We’re also being bombarded with ads, paid for by drug companies, on television targeted to the Baby Boomer demographic. … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Avoid Fainting in Public
Have you ever passed out in public? It happened to me several years ago and it totally freaked me out. Of course, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong with me and wanted to avoid fainting in the future. My doctors ran tons of tests, including MRI, EEG, Holter Monitor, EKG, etc., but they were all negative. Finally, they came to the conclusion that I was … [Read more...]
Thermography vs Mammography for Breast Examination
I attended an event where clinical thermographer Dr. Hillary Smith, D.C., was a speaker. Her talk was about "Thermography" as a better alternative to mammograms. She stressed that rather than focusing on breast cancer awareness, we need to be more diligent about maintaining breast health. The advantage of thermography, (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging) is … [Read more...]
Health Dangers Baby Boomers Must be Aware of as They Age
You'd think with all the technology today and scientific research, Baby Boomers would be poised to stay healthy for life. However, statistics prove we're less healthy than our parents were at our age. That's scary! It's important to be aware of health dangers that can affect us as we age. As Baby Boomers, we use more prescription drugs (thanks … [Read more...]
