Breast Cancer Awareness —Tips to Reduce Your Risk
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From television news anchors to people in our communities right here in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, many are wearing pink to show their support and spread awareness. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by […]
Food for Thought: Foods, Ingredients, and Migraines
If you have ever had a migraine then you probably would do anything you could to prevent getting another one. No one enjoys experiencing light and noise sensitivity and wanting nothing more than to lie down in a dark, cool room until the migraine has dissipated. Did you know that certain foods could trigger migraines […]
5 Surprising Things Acupuncture Could Help
Acupuncture dates back to the first century BC. The idea of this natural treatment is that there are patterns of energy flow all throughout the body, which are crucial for optimal health. You get sick because there are interferences in said flow and acupuncture corrects these disproportions at specific points. We often get asked “what […]
How to Protect Your Joints & Keep Moving Freely
Joints allow the body to move easily and freely, but even when we are completely healthy, daily activity and exercise can cause normal wear and tear. For those who suffer with arthritis, joint inflammation that causes chronic pain and stiffness that interferes with everyday life, take some of the pressure off your joints and reduce […]