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What you need to know about shingles

June 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Shingles
What You Should Know
By Adam W. Cooper, Pharm D, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a heavy hitting diagnosis generally occurring in adults over the age of 50. The disease will affect approximately one million adults each year and carries a nearly 30% lifetime chance of disease contraction. As one ages, the chance of experiencing the disease increases so much that approximately 50% of those aged 85 and older will experience shingles. These facts create a significant health care concern for this population. […]

How prevalent is hearing loss in America?

June 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Prevalent is Hearing Loss in America?
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
How prevalent is hearing loss in America? You may be surprised! Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have enough hearing loss to make communication difficult, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers and published in the November 14 Archives of Internal Medicine. […]

Sharpen your memory

June 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Sharpen Your Memory
By Diane LaPlace, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Scientists once believed that growing new brain cells was impossible for adults – that once they disappeared, they were gone for good. However, researchers at Princeton University turned conventional wisdom on its head. […]

Maravilla Scottsdale offers resort retirement living at its finest

June 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Maravilla Scottsdale offers resort retirement living at its finest
Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
When Tim Cowen goes to work each morning, he knows his day will be filled with conversations that include the words beautiful, spectacular and breathtaking. As executive director of North Scottsdale’s new resort retirement community Maravilla Scottsdale, much of his day is spent showing prospective residents the lifestyle and amenities available for their enjoyment. […]

Massage nourishes both the body and soul

June 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Massage nourishes both the body and soul
Courtesy Hands in Harmony, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Where do you go to find the stillness of the universe? When do we allow ourselves time to relax and unwind? Recapturing the silence within is essential in regaining the mind/body connection. Massage is one of the few things in this world that truly nourishes both body and soul and requires nothing but a willingness to give and receive. […]

Personalized Medicine Meets Your Needs

June 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Personalized Medicine Meets Your Needs

By Scott Vallee, R.Ph., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Do you have exactly the same needs and wants as everyone else you know? Of course not. Then why do you have to settle for “one size fits all” treatment for your health? Most drugs today are mass-produced, mass-marketed medications. While standard prescription drugs have their place, sometimes you may need something different. On those occasions, compounded medications may be the best alternative. […]

Does your bra fit?

June 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Does your bra fit?
Courtesy In Care of You, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

It has been estimated that 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. Many women are not aware that they do not have to endure discomfort from their bras. With a simple fitting at In Care of You, a certified fitter trained by Amoena can recommend which size and style will flatter your appearance and provide the most comfort. Whether or not you have had breast surgery, a good fitting bra is essential for creating symmetry. […]

JL Transport are "The Caring Movers" – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Handled with care: “The Caring Movers”

Courtesy JL Transport, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

Simply moving people’s possessions is not what JL Transport, called “The Caring Movers,” is all about. Moving people with patience, kindness and generosity are what they really do. […]

Arizona Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center on a Common Sense Approach to the Feet – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A Common Sense Approach to the Feet
Michael D. Castro, D.O., Arizona Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Many of the more common problems affecting our feet result from tight calf muscles –specifically, the gastrocnemius. […]

Eliminate allergies naturally. LIVING WELL Magazine explains how.

June 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Eliminate allergies naturally
By Jennifer L Polen, DC, DeHart Chiropractic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) is a natural, non-invasive, and painless treatment used to eliminate food and environmental allergies, permanently. NAET was discovered by Dr. Devi Nambudripad, DC, MD, PhD in acupuncture. […]