Six Tips for More Energy
Feeling tired? Lost your zest for life? It’s pretty common at this time of year. But if the hustle and bustle of the post holiday season is wearing you down, I have some suggestions to help you get...
View ArticleTips to Get Healthy in 2016
It’s no secret that many New Year’s resolutions, however well intentioned, don’t stick. (Just notice the drop in attendance at the gym come March.) We claim we’re too busy to eat right, too tired to...
View ArticleLove and Health
Connie and I are coming up on our nineteenth wedding anniversary this summer, and I have to say, I love being married to this woman. Of course, we have our ups and downs, but overall, our happy...
View ArticleWhat Is Diabesity?
If you’re seriously overweight, maintaining a normal blood sugar level is like trying to squeeze a 42-inch waist into a pair of size 36 pants—it’s next to impossible. More than 90 percent of people...
View ArticleRelaxation Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are a fun yet busy time of year, but it’s tough to enjoy the season when you’re all stressed out. Here are a few relaxation tips that will help you relieve stress and remain calm amidst...
View ArticleDangers of Statins & 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol Safely
Statin drugs are widely believed to prevent heart attacks and save lives. Often overlooked, however, are the dangers of statins—and the fact that these prescription drugs are inappropriately doled out...
View ArticleTips for a Healthy Holiday Season
As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And while it’s true for many, the holidays can be a bit taxing. In preparation for a busy next couple of months, here are a few tips to...
View ArticleHow-To Heal Like a Pro and Get Back in the Game
Two-time Super Bowl champion, five-time league MVP, 14 Pro Bowl appearances, Sports Illustrated’s 2013 Sportsman of the Year, leader in career touchdown passes and passing yards: Peyton Manning is one...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Walking
Here at Whitaker Wellness, exercise is part of the fabric of day-to-day life. It’s an integral therapy for all patients, and one they engage in daily while they’re at the clinic. The program we...
View ArticleHow Pets Improve Health
As a physician, I have always been intrigued by the bond between people and their animals, for I am convinced that pets improve health and that owning a furry—or not so furry—friend can be powerful...
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