Many people require about 7 to 8 hours of sleep to feel refreshed. Unfortunately, a fair number of individuals fail to get the necessary rest they need. And, as people age, it can become increasingly more difficult to snooze through the night.

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Snow shoveling season has arrived. Undoubtedly, this is not a favorite undertaking for a number of people. Still, when the white stuff piles, it does need to be removed. Fortunately, there are some physical benefits to shoveling, like a great cardio workout and exercising key muscle groups. On the flip side, though, injuries can occur. The tips below could prove useful when carrying out this wintry chore.

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Arthritis is a medical condition that occurs when the cartilage around the bone joints begin to wear. When this happens, inflammation can set in. Symptoms vary from person to person but typically include pain and stiffness. Sometimes something as simple as walking can be difficult.

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As far as gifts go, we have an old favorite that has returned to our office this season- a new shipment of warming neck wraps.
Aaaahhhh, the relief we all feel at the end of a long day, using one of the microwavable neck wraps to relieve stress and tension in the neck and shoulder area. [...]

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Emergen-C is a portable packet of active mineral complexes with vitamin C, Zinc, and energy-boosting B vitamins to aid your immune system. It replenishes your body when it’s depleted, which can happen from exercising or when your body is fighting a virus.

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With the flu season upon us, some people might be wondering what they can do to protect themselves from catching this illness. Naturally, there are no guarantees when it comes to staying healthy, but there are some steps we can take to help strengthen our immune system. What are they you might ask? Well, let’s look at a few.

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With summer finally here, we aren’t seeing patients in the office with injured backs from shoveling snow or slipping on the ice. Instead, we have seen many golfers with sore backs, hips and wrists. A significant percentage of the 25 million golfers in America suffer with chronic back pain. They tend to increase the usage [...]

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Vietnamese sandwiches have many variations. Some are made of pork, or chicken, but my recipe is made with grilled beef. I hope you try this and enjoy it with your family.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Slaw:

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
Kosher salt

Make the slaw: In a small [...]

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Prayer Stretch: Stand with palms together and elbows out. Slowly lower wrists until a stretch is felt. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly return to starting position.

Wrist Flexion/Extension: With arm resting on table and hand hanging off the table, bend wrist down until a stretch is felt. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly return to [...]

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