The human heart weighs between 200 and 425 grams and its size is commonly described as being slightly larger than your fist. The heart beats an average of 100,000 times per day and pumps about 7.5 liters of blood in 24 hours. It is responsible for getting blood to the other organs, tissues and cells throughout the body which provide the much needed oxygen and nutrients these parts need to perform their functions.

It seems that cold and flu season come around regularly like an unpleasant holiday, or unwanted guest. I wanted to share with you a different perspective — some might say alternative — to handling this unwanted visitor. I personally don’t like to call this approach alternative because it is my first choice for myself, family, friends, staff and patients, and I want to share why with you. Largely alternative treatments are mild in nature and conservative. There is very little chance that they will be strong enough to have an adverse reaction or side effect.

I would hazard a guess that fitness centers and stores that sell exercise equipment do a booming business around Christmas time and especially at the start of the New Year. After a strong start of health consciousness at the beginning of the previous year, we hit a couple of snags in our routine which caused us to stop and start again a few times until we finally sputtered to a complete stop about mid-June. Now here, at the beginning of the year, is the chance for a revitalization of our commitment to do better.

The New Year rings in with a million possibilities for change — it’s like having the chance for a “make-over” for your life. Because a new year equals new chances and starting fresh, it’s only natural to use this opportunity to create a laundry list of self-changes. Perhaps better than a list would be to consider one priority resolution and focus all your energy there.
So what is that one best choice new year resolution? And how can you really accomplish that goal?
Good News! There are many great techniques to accomplish any of your New Year’s goals.

1: Stop/Start

The symptoms that led to my sister’s diagnosis
of colon cancer included an unusual
tiredness, and unexpected shortness of
breath with activities she usually handled
without any difficulties. When she went up the
stairs in my home and could barely stand and talk
afterwards, I advised her to see her physician for a
check-up and blood work. She took my advice and her
doctor diagnosed her with anemia.
Many people, from the uneducated to those with a
PH.D, have heard the term “anemia” and have some
idea of what it means. They know it has something to

I am the last person to give anyone advice on dieting since I cringe at the very mention of the word. However, America seems to be consumed with the process, hence the billion dollar industry that advertises any number of ways to melt away the pounds. I have tried some of them myself.
One thing I have noticed about many of the miracle weight loss products is that the fine print usually indicates that it works best when used in conjunction with a program of exercise and/or an appropriate

Summertime! And the living is easy. The hectic household schedule centered on school now flows into a more footloose and fancy-free environment. The grills are heated up, the swimming pools made ready, and the anticipation of the long awaited trip to Disney World is almost more than the kids can bear.
We should take a few safety precautions so that the memories are just as happy as the great expectations for the summer season.
Summer is hot so special consideration should be given to keeping cool and hydrated. Some tips to consider include:

Nothing could pull me away from the television during the winter when Scott Hamilton was preparing to do one of his famous back flips as he glided across the ice on his razor sharp skates in a figure skating competition. Being famous for his quick and intricate footwork on the ice, everyone who knew Scott waited with bated breath when he skated around the rink in what was certainly the lead into a sudden toss of his body backwards, feet landing solidly back on the ice after completing a 360 degree arc in the air.

We live in a time of extraordinary busyness which affects virtually every aspect of our lives. It seems every technological invention, while enabling us to accomplish even more amazing feats, also increases the time spent doing these “things” we now realize we can do. We have work, church, home, and multiple other important commitments that eat up every waking hour. Every once in a while we have a moment to consider if, in fact, we are ignoring one of our most important commitments: our health.

Figure skating has given the world some of the most awe-inspiring moments of beauty in motion. Who can forget Scott Hamilton’s 1980 Olympic Gold medal performance or that of Katarina Witt in 1988? Kristi Yamaguchi stole our hearts on the ice, and Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean took our breath away with their performance of “Bolero” at the 1984 Olympics. The emphasis on form and artistry drew the observer in with each lingering pose. Fast forward a few years and we have quadruple jumps and more acrobatic maneuvers than we can keep up with.