Monthly Archives: August 2017
Is sleep apnea worse in people with rheumatoid arthritis?
At a recent conference of the American College of Rheumatology, research was presented regarding the incidence of sleep apnea in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Many people complain of poor sleep who have arthritic pain. Joint problems and finding a comfortable position … Continue reading
Approaching Life with Chronic Disease – What to DO
As health care professionals, we are always so quick to point out the DON’Ts in approaching life with illness. Here is Gunnar Esiason’s “common sense approaches to living life with a chronic illness that everyone can find useful. Follow Direction … Continue reading
Cinnamon… the sheep in wolves clothing?
Cinnamon has many health benefits including antioxidants, polyphenols and unique chemicals that can help regulate blood sugar in those with type 2 Diabetes by increasing uptake of glucose, improving the sensitivity of insulin in fat and muscle tissue and slowing … Continue reading
Osteoporosis Must Be Taken Seriously
Osteoporosis is a gradual weakening of bone that can lead to a fracture (break) of bone with very little stress to the area. For example, if a person falls off a chair or falls to the ground from a standing … Continue reading
Which foods are inflammatory?
As health professionals, we are often asked about the role inflammatory foods play in reducing inflammation throughout the body. The natural body fluids in a healthy person are alkaline (high pH) and are found to be more acidic in those … Continue reading