Practical Medicine

Practical Medicine

By Dr. Michael Klaper On a recent airline flight, as the plane was descending to land, I noticed the child in the seat next to me appeared to be in great pain. He appeared to be 6 or 7 years old, had his hands cupped over both ears, and screamed piteously as tears...
Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

by Dr. Christina Miller October is breast cancer awareness month. For everyone who is a woman, has a sister, wife, daughter, mother, or female friend, this is for you. Breast cancer is a common type of cancer in the United States. It occurs in 1 in 8 women or about...
Focus on Women’s Health

Focus on Women’s Health

by Dr. Elisabeth Fontaine My intention is to educate women on health topics related to nutrition. Both women and men will learn or review some of the important facts of nutrition with an emphasis on an anti-inflammatory diet: whole plant food based. What makes me so...
A New Era in Medicine

A New Era in Medicine

By Dr. Niki Davis Hippocrates once said, “The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it.” If you are reading this, you know that most medical providers nowadays have lost sight of this. We are so fixated on treating an ailment with a pill or with...
Celebrate Your Health

Celebrate Your Health

by Dr. Kim Scheuer The month of May is named for the Roman goddess Maia who oversaw the growth of plants. The emerald is the birthstone in May, which symbolizes success and love. The UK celebrates May as National Smile Month. May also celebrates National Recommitment...
Growing Your Own Food

Growing Your Own Food

Why you should consider growing some of your own food By Dr. Jeffrey Pierce While you may think you’ve accidentally stumbled on the weekend gardening column, rest assured, this really is a doctor’s essay on health. Hang in there with me for a few paragraphs, and...