Five things to know about integrative care Integrative care combines conventional health and medical practices with alternative methods such as acupuncture, meditation, emotional freedom technique, guided imagery, journaling, reiki, yoga, and stress management. The technique you use depends on your needs and does not replace any traditional medical care you require. Here are five things…
To have a strong core we need to do 100 sit-ups every day, right? Wrong! This old school method of thinking has been disproved by exercise science research.
Marnie Busdeker couldn’t wait to get back to her students. She’d had ligament surgery on her ankle and had stayed off her feet for weeks while she healed. But on the morning of March 9, 2022, protected with a walking boot and equipped with a knee scooter to help her get around, the 40-year-old special…
There are several types of bowl recipes you may have seen – Acai, Mediterranean, plant based, etc. One of our favorite bowl recipes is an egg bowl. This quick and easy low carb dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you don’t have time to cook but still want something healthy and delicious.
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Healthgrades Names Mather Hospital One Of America’s 250 Best Hospitals PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Mather Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement puts Mather Hospital in the top…
It is projected that more than 25 percent of all professional jobs will be remote in the United States by the end of 2022. One in five people who are working from home and tech-savvy teens will suffer from neck pain—adversely affecting their quality of life. This is now referred to as “tech neck”. ‘Tech…
Approximately 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and more than half are unaware they have a thyroid condition. What is the thyroid? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower part of your neck that wraps around the trachea and produces a thyroid hormone. This hormone plays a crucial role in…
Does an apple a day make you gassy and bloated? If the answer is yes, the culprit may be an irritable bowel. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a common chronic condition that effects the stomach and intestinal tract.
Instead of throwing away those leftovers from holiday meals, why not create leftover hash? You deserve a break from cooking, so do yourself a favor and create a simple skillet meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.