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A Healthier Halloween

Anybody who knows me, knows that Halloween is my jam.  Glowing pumpkins, ghoulish costumes, witches flying and of course, Frankenstein’s monster.  It can only mean one thing…we’re heading into the season of too much sugar and decadence.  Don’t get me…

0Comments October 28, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Copper – The Missing Mineral

Copper is a metal with many uses, ranging from wiring electronics to decorating jewelry.  But it also plays a critical role in our bodies. Although there are only trace amounts needed in comparison to other minerals, copper has very important jobs and…

0Comments October 14, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Acupuncture + Massage = A Winning Combo

Acupuncture and massage are powerful vehicles for promoting a state of balance, flow and well being in the body. The two modalities go hand in hand and using both together enhances the effectiveness of each, resulting in a more complete treatment.…

0Comments October 7, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Dealing With TMJ

Many people suffer with a condition known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ for short.  In fact, according to the recent statistics, one out of  every 12 people in the United States are affected by TMJ.  That translates into 35…

0Comments September 2, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Science Backed Health Benefits of Nature

Most people feel better after being outside in nature.  The circumstances are different for everyone, but intuitively, we’ve always known how good time in nature makes us feel.  And recently, researchers have exposed the health benefits that come from reconnecting…

0Comments August 12, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Cholesterol – Friend or Foe?

Heart attacks, high blood pressure and the threat of stroke or sudden death are a huge fear for many Americans. After decades of being told that eating salt and saturated fat is the cause of heart disease, it still holds…

0Comments July 8, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Observing Healthy Vision Month

Transitioning from National Stress Awareness Month into Healthy Vision Month gives us pause to consider that one of the biggest contributors to vision issues is stress.  And even though it sounds like a broken record, the best way to maintain…

0Comments May 13, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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Hypertension and Martial Arts

High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society.  Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…

0Comments April 22, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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PPI’s and The Alternatives

There is a group of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are known as proton pump inhibitors, PPI’s for short, and a vast majority of people in the US take these every single day.  Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the…

0Comments April 15, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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5 Causes of Fatigue

Everybody feels tired from time to time.  And generally, when you get a good night’s sleep or change up your habits, this transient tiredness goes away or improves.  But sometimes, no matter what you do, you just can’t get moving…

0Comments March 25, 2024 by Kim Filkins
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