What are Essential Oils, Anyway?

What are Essential Oils, Anyway?

Essential oils are for the gullible, for those who don’t understand how the body works, or how science works for that matter—snake oil sales for the new age. Years ago, these thoughts ran through my head as I contemplated treating my sinus issues with essential...
Pain Down Under: There is Help!

Pain Down Under: There is Help!

Do you have pain “down there?” Ugh. Is there anything worse? Not only does the location leave little to be desired, but who the heck can you talk to about it? According to a review published in Pain Physician in 2014, anywhere from 5.7 percent to 26.6...
CKO:  Winter Blues Beat Down

CKO: Winter Blues Beat Down

Having a case of the winter blues is—literally and figuratively—no laughing matter. “The winter blues” is a conversational term for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression due to seasonal fluctuations throughout the year. Do you have SAD?...
Help for Family Caregivers

Help for Family Caregivers

Family caregiving is more complex and stressful than ever before. That’s why Spectrum Health offers Private Duty Care, an at-home nursing and assisted living service, to provide a break to family members who serve as caregivers by shifting the day-to-day care...
Your Best You in 2016!

Your Best You in 2016!

Looking to get your new year off to a healthy start? Meet with a nutritional consultant and women’s health pharmacist for a discussion focused on you—learn about how hormones, detoxification and nutrition affect weight and overall well-being. Thursday, January...