Book explains mom's plastic surgery to children
here's a book due to be released on Mother's Day called "My Beautiful Mommy," created to help children understand their mother's plastic surgery.Click on the link above to read the article. I'd love t ...
Smoking can affect healing
Smoking can inhibit the healing of wounds, including those related to plastic surgery, according to a video I saw recently on CNN.com. The reason being, nicotine can interrupt circulation. According t ...
Thermage Drops Inches Without the Work
I read an article in the newspaper a few weeks ago and it’s still bothering me. Fortunately, The Tennessean has it online: Quick-fix cosmetic procedures tighten hips and thighs on the fly. Here’s wh ...
Joy of Living v. Fear of Dying
So many diets and books try to scare people into making healthier choices by telling them what diseases they will get if they don't make better choices. Dr. Ornish's approach focuses on the joy of li ...
Best cities to BE WELL!
Cooking Light has named 20 cities that best fit it's philosophy to eat smart, be fit, and live well. Click on the post title to read the article and find out why the cities were chosen.Is your city on ...
Workout after back surgery
I would like feedback on good workout (mat, reformer, and cadillac exercises) for someone recovering from microdisectomy (L2/L3). He has completed physical therapy and been cleared for Pilates.
walking after surgery
I must confess to having had “a little work done” in the past. When you have had surgery, what with the pain and painkillers, you definitely don’t feel like doing anything, let alone walking. But you ...
Athletes recover faster from surgery with exercise
Athletes recovering from knee cartilage surgery do themselves a favor in the long-run if they get back in the game sooner. German researchers found patients who engaged in competitive sports once a se ...
Acupuncture helps reduce post-surgery pain
A research by Duke University Medical Center says that using acupuncture before and after a surgery showed reduction in the amount of pain felt by patients.Once, I was a non-believer in these ancient ...
Former marathoner gets back in routine after...
After an unexpected surgery interrupted her fitness routine -- which had included a weekly 8-mile power hike that had just conditioned her for a 13.1-mile half-marathon -- Lisa Snider said she knew s ...
