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Dr. Bridget KuhnPodiatrists and Podiatric Surgeons Where did you receive your education/training? I received my undergraduate degree in Chemistry from DePauw University in Indiana and my medical degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. I completed two residencies: one at the VA in Newington, Connecticut, and one at Tripler Army Medical Center here in Hawaii. mw-dih-dr-brigettekuhn-1 How long have you been practicing? I have been in private practice in Hawaii since 1996. We have offices in Liliha and Waipahu. The company plans to open an office in Aiea in March. What services does your podiatry clinic offer? Podiatry has evolved…
malta independence Thursday, December 6, 2012, 09:11 Last updated: about 11 years ago “Housing, employment, infrastructure, climate, social activity and travel all influence health. A healthy body depends on a healthy mind. Yes, that’s true and vice versa. But , physical health and mental health depend on all the factors mentioned above and many more. This is the major enlightenment of this decade,” said Health Minister Joe Cassar. Speaking at the Malta Student Science Forum, Dr Cassar said: Physical and mental health are interdependent dyads amidst a myriad of influencing factors. This is the foundational argument we are currently building…
malta independence Thursday, December 6, 2012, 09:11 Last updated: about 11 years ago “Housing, employment, infrastructure, climate, social activity and travel all influence health. A healthy body depends on a healthy mind. Yes, that’s true and vice versa. But , physical health and mental health depend on all the factors mentioned above and many more. This is the main enlightenment of this decade,” said Health Minister Joe Cassar. Speaking at the Malta Student Science Forum, Dr Cassar said: Physical and mental health are interdependent dyads amidst a myriad of influencing factors. This is the foundational argument we are currently building…
1. Water protects tissues, spinal cord, and jointsAccording to the Mayo Clinic Health System, water not only quenches thirst and regulates body temperature, it also hydrates tissues in the body. You know how it feels when your eyes, nose and mouth are dry? According to the U.S. Geological Survey, keeping your body hydrated helps maintain optimal levels of moisture in these sensitive areas, as well as your blood, bones and brain. Plus, water protects your spinal cord and acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints.2. Water helps flush waste from the bodyDrinking enough water helps you eliminate waste…
We’re not exactly Iron Man, but metal is intricately intertwined with our bodies. They enable important functions such as breathing, circulation, and reproduction.For example, cobalt, found at the heart of vitamin B12, is key to the production of red blood cells, and iron allows red blood cells to transport oxygen and other important chemicals to the body’s tissues. Calcium not only strengthens bones, but also plays a role in muscle, nerve function, and blood clotting. Sodium and potassium help the heart and nerves communicate through electrical signals.Too much exposure to metals can be harmful, as headlines about mercury-tainted Mad Hatters…
kevin halliganowner of natural body health and wellness, says his clients call his center Ann Arbor’s best-kept secret. But with an average of 50 to 80 clients per day, it’s safe to say the secret is out. Natural Body Health & Wellness is a demonstration facility for natural whole body health equipment and therapies. For a fee, clients can use the equipment as many times as they like on a drop-in or contract basis. The center is best known for its Migun Thermal Massage Bed, a device that uses heat and massage to improve physical ailments. Harrigan explains that he…
Page 22 contains a report from the 2009 American Stress Survey, part of APA’s ongoing public education campaign on mental and physical health. This study provides insight into the main causes of stress and creates a platform to educate consumers about the contribution of stress to the development and persistence of chronic diseases, and to appropriately manage unhealthy levels of stress. Commit to the necessary lifestyle and behavioral changes. The 2008 Stress Survey generated nearly 800 news articles and media coverage with a value of $5 million. In 2009, within just days of publication, the study reached approximately 28 million…
Kelly Marshall, ND Being sick during cold and flu season can be a huge loss for anyone, especially a massage therapist. But exposure to client germs in this line of work may be one of the most significant occupational risks compared to other professions. Besides washing your hands, what else can you do to support your immune system this season? Start by reviewing your personal habits, including what you eat, drink, and sleep. Your best defense is a consistent, healthy lifestyle that includes adequate rest and nutrition. When your body is fatigued and undernourished, you are more susceptible to the…
Unfortunately, in many cases the answer to these questions is “yes.” As with all movements and revolutions, exaggeration and excess almost inevitably taint the new emphasis on mind-body medicine. Some people just get hooked on it all, and in the process spend decades toiling in the fight against deadly and serious diseases with drugs, surgery, radiation, and other modern treatments. It erases the progress made.To be fair, this is not the fault of the authors of the aforementioned books, most of whom are suitably cautious about the extent to which mental health and healing can be expected. Rather, the primary…
Europe’s large-scale persecution of witchcraft, along with related concerns about therianthropes, occurred not during the Dark Ages, but during the Renaissance that followed. And while passionate interest in demons may have been consistent with Renaissance interest in science, it was more a part of science than we commonly assume.The fiction here, which may be more accessible to general readers than some critical or historical sources, supports Ms. Otten’s claim of a “werewolf myth.” . . We meet evil werewolves and others who are innocent humans under a curse. A strange pattern emerges. The author assures us: “Myths are symbolic. The…