An Easy Cure for Chronic Leg Pain

November 17, 2010 by Jeffrey Miller, MD  
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Novi, MI – Most people don’t realize that aching, tired legs are caused by a very common condition known as Venous Insufficiency. It’s often associated with varicose veins, but not always. The most amazing thing is that the condition is easy to treat, and it’s usually covered by insurance. Symptoms of venous insufficiency of the [...]

Curbing Childhood Obesity

October 22, 2010 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
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When it comes to kid’s health, the statistics are far from encouraging. One out of 3 American kids are now considered overweight or obese, and for the first time in the nation’s history, children may live shorter lives than their parents. Kids all over the country are experiencing the same upward trends in obesity as [...]

The Power of Smell: Changing Your Mood With Scents

October 22, 2010 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
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Your nose is much more than just a funny looking feature on your face that gets plugged during cold season and runny during allergy season. It has a direct pathway to brain, which in turn makes it able to evoke emotions, feelings and memories, simply by one inhale. You can tap into the power of [...]

New Study Links Secondhand Smoke to Sinus Conditions

May 7, 2010 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
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By now, most of us realize the dangers of smoking, including the damaging effects associated with being exposed to secondhand smoke. But in a new study undertaken by researchers at the Henry Ford Health System, the list of health risks connected to secondhand smoke continues to grow. The study is believed to be the first [...]

Alkaline Ionized Water: More than Just Hydration

May 7, 2010 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
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We all know that we should drink more water but from filtered to fluoridated and from artesian well to tap, when it comes to knowing what are the best kinds of water to drink, the recommendations aren’t so clear. In recent years, much attention has been made to the quality of water rather than just [...]

Shoes That Offer Comfort AND a Great Behind?

February 5, 2010 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
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Wear a pair of shoes and give your derriere an instant lift? If it sounds too good to be true, a new line of women’s athletic footwear is promising that and more. But whether these shoes live up to their marketing promises is still to be seen. Store owner of Foot Solutions in Shelby and [...]

Pushing The Limit – With Dangerous Results!

January 25, 2010 by Bob Budai, MPT  
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Exercise isan important part of any hea

10 Tips for Controlling Your Healthcare Costs

December 17, 2009 by Contributor  
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Consumers are spending more “out-of-pocket” on their health care than ever before.  Trends such as high-deductibles, co-insurance, and sharing in the premium cost of your employer-provided health plan all are causing consumers to be more careful and responsible for their health care. Barbara O’Connell, chief operating officer of the free health care information Website, WhereToFindCare.com, [...]

Many Estheticians Not Following Safety Codes In Metro Detroit:

December 8, 2009 by Contributor  
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Esthetician Tiffany Taylor tells you how to make sure you pick a safe spa.

Diabetes’ Youth Ambassador Spreads His Message to Detroit

September 17, 2009 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
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One look at Christian Stokes, 18 and he looks like any excited and energetic freshman heading off to college for the first time. But talk to this Minnesota native, and you quickly learn that his life has been anything but a cakewalk to the Halls of Ivy.  Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was [...]

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