Fitness & Health
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Week of January 18th, 2012
Nothing is more frustrating as a medical practitioner to witness your patients, those whose health you have a vested interest in, continuously waltz through life without paying much attention to what is being said to …
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Week of January 11th, 2012
With all the hype over misdiagnosed ADHD in kids and the reason for their hyperactivity in general, researchers shedding new light on old information that links academic performance with physical education makes perfect sense. So …
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Week of December 30th, 2011
How do you spell relief? N-E-T-I P-O-T. People either love it or hate it… this allergy, cold and sinus treatment is never in the grey area. Many a runny nose and congested sinus has been …
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Week of December 7th, 2011
Some people think that yoga is for a very specific type of person: someone who wants to be (or already is) highly flexible, and who is seeking to be one with the universe. Well, people, …
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Week of October 28th, 2011
Male circumcision has been a longstanding controversy in America today. It’s a medical practice that revolves around religious practice, personal preference, familial beliefs and even cultural rites of passage. However, as with any surgery, there …
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Week of October 27th, 2011
“Beauty rituals are as ancient as time,” says Huffington Post writer and beauty expert. Well, I agree! Our world has seen an array of beauty practices across various cultures for many generations. For ages, natural …
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Week of October 20th, 2011
Just this week a study released by Stanford School of Medicine revealed that family members of bypass surgery patients tend to lose weight as a result of the patients’ success and influence. This could …
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Week of September 16th, 2011
You remember when your Mom told you that you should at least be sleeping 8 hours every night? She was right! Getting enough sleep is crucial to wellness because of the restoration that happens at …
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Week of August 26th, 2011
By guest blogger Dr. Piero, DDS
 New data concerning women’s health has linked periodontal disease to breast cancer. This came from a recent study in …
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Week of August 19th, 2011
 I’m a proponent of good health, but I’m also an advocate of great sex! Seriously, folks, our bodies are made for enjoying intimacy (responsibly). …
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Week of August 5th, 2011
A recent article published in the New York Times by Dr. DANIELLE OFRI, M.D. boasts a realistic perspective on how the daily grind can wear on a …
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Week of July 27th, 2011
Doctors are some of the smartest people that I know. I’m not just boasting because I’m a doctor; I really have a significant amount of respect for those trained in the medical industry. But, honestly …
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Week of June 30th, 2011
Appalling. Disappointing. And not surprising. That’s what I think about the recently released survey results that show an astonishing rate of pre-teen children exploring bulimia as a weight-loss tool. According to the Huffington Post article, …
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Week of May 4th, 2011
Americans love speaking of the human rights abuses in China. In fact, this Asian country is actually winning against the United States in the race for long life. China is not just outperforming us in …
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Week of March 25th, 2011
Carrots are one thing, but fish are another! It wasn’t just an old wife’s tale that your mom was quoting when she made you eat your carrots to improve your vision. She wasn’t lying when …
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Week of February 24th, 2011
Okay folks, enough with the medicine. Every time someone has a headache or a cold, they run for pill-packed relief. The truth is that the generations before us survived these non-detrimental symptoms without significant problems. …
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Week of February 9th, 2011
How well do you know what your body needs, in today’s fast paced, supplement-overdosed lifestyle? How do you treat your pain – with clinical treatments, alternative herbal treatments or more significant lifestyle changes that are …
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Week of January 24th, 2011
Are you pro-active and self-accountable about your daily health, or do you play the victim when you come down with a cough, congestion, sneezing and runny nose? Forget the overly dramatic complaints of your typical …
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Week of October 18th, 2010
We are a nation full of overweight children hurtling down a destructive path toward future major health problems. In this week’s episode of Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica talks slimming strategies with …
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Week of September 20th, 2010
When it comes to which gender carries more added pounds, the guys win. Or rather lose. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, two men …
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Week of July 19th, 2010
Adam and Eve may not have benefitted from eating fruit in the Garden of Eden but that doesn’t mean we can’t. In fact, Dr. Rita Hancock, the guest on this week’s …
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Week of July 12th, 2010
Thirty-four percent of adults age 20 and over in the United States are obese while another 34 percent are overweight (and not obese), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). …
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Week of June 14th, 2010
As soothing as tea can be, tea with caffeine right before bedtime can interrupt your sleep. That’s why herbal teas are preferred for those with sleep or relaxation issues.
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Week of June 14th, 2010
If it’s true that multi-tasking is only halfway doing a task, then we’ve all got a lot of unfinished work to do. We respond to emails while on the phone, check …
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Week of June 7th, 2010
Figure conscious tea drinkers need to look no further than oolong, known as the weight loss tea. But this beverage boasts many more health benefits than fighting the battle of the bulge.
Originating in China’s Fujian …
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Week of June 7th, 2010
If you thought that the recently passed Health Care Reform bill would cure all that ails this country’s health care system, think again. Even under the new law, Americans may still …
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Week of May 24th, 2010
Chiropractors, perhaps maligned more than other doctors, have been called everything from quacks to physical magicians. But like any profession, their talents run the gamut from subpar to extraordinary. In this …
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Week of May 10th, 2010
With the New Year comes new resolutions—and millions are flocking to yoga studios to start a fitness regimen.
“Yoga is a wonderful thing because you can start exactly …
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Week of April 19th, 2010
Instead of focusing on a single food this week, Dr. Veronica looks at the overall pH balance of everything we eat. With “pH diet” and “alkaline diet” being buzz words in …
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Week of April 12th, 2010
While acupuncture still has its fair share of skeptics who call sticking needles in someone to cure ailments a sham, there’s no denying the technique also has grown in popularity in …
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Week of April 5th, 2010
Welcome to another episode of Dr. Veronica Anderson’s new weekly talk radio show,Wellness For The Real World on WebTalkRadio.net. This week it’s all about the anti-oxidant powerhouse – the …
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Week of March 29th, 2010
This week, join Dr. Veronica Anderson as she launches her new weekly talk radio show,Wellness For The Real World. It’s a lively, info-packed hour offering practical advice for enhancing …
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Week of March 29th, 2010
In a country full of wonders, Machu Picchu stands out and is the most popular tourist attraction in Peru. Dubbed the “Lost City of the Incas” its majestic—and some say, magical—ruins …
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