health&healing

A little appreciated hidden health risk, observes Dr. Charles Ferzli of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre in Cary, is poor sleep. “Indeed,” he says, “quality sleep is a critically…

“Plastic surgery is not a one-step solution to obesity. While body contouring procedures can provide transformative results, they have major limitations on how much fat they can safely remove. Further,…

“Any conversation about the risk of so-called ‘silent diseases,’ will inevitably lead to a discussion of hormones and hormone imbalance,” observes Dr. Jennifer Burch of Central Compounding Pharmacy in Durham….

“One lesson I’ve learned in my 29 years in this business,” says Bill Dolch, “is that most people are unaware of the toxins they’re exposed to in their own homes.”…

In today’s world, many diseases remain silent until they reach advanced stages. Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, obesity, and chronic stress quietly undermine our health without immediate…

When parents and caregivers think about hidden threats to their children, social media and messaging is a huge source of anxiety for many. At a time when many adults are…

Among the more challenging aspects of my work,” notes Dr. Gregg, “are the risks involved when a patient has an underlying disease, such as diabetes. “Diabetes patients,” she explains, “have…

Founded in 1935, after a meeting between two strangers in Akron, Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped save and impact countless lives since its inception. Through its unique approach in utilizing…

I believe most of us are walking around carrying some kind of pain. We may experience the loss of a beloved partner, whether through a breakup or death. Many of…

“Not only is the skin our largest organ but, for the careful observer, it often reveals vital information about an array of diseases that, in early stages, are free of…

We tend to think that menopause is all about hormones, right? Therefore, taking hormones should provide relief for hot flashes, vaginal dryness, weight gain, moodiness, hair loss, and more. As…

“Typically, depression weakens the ability of the patient to manage and moderate the pain they’re experiencing, so they often slip into a loop: increasing pain induces more severe depression which…