Loa’s Column
The Aches And Pains of Arthritis
Snap, crackle and pop! Not just breakfast cereal anymore–it may be the sound of your joints as you go up a flight of stairs. Joint popping and cracking, or “crepitus”, is one of the more than one hundred forms of arthritis. Do a self-survey: how do you feel? Can you wiggle your fingers and toes, [...]
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
For many of us “the most wonderful time of the year” is not the holidays–it’s September. The kids are back in school, schedules normalize, and before you know it we have a routine. It feels great to get back on track–hooray for routine! Your body loves the calming effect it provides. So while you are [...]
Little bit of Sunshine
They say you can blame acting a little crazy on a full moon. Maybe so, but I think it’s time we gave the sun it’s “crazy-making due” as well. I was out for a run a couple of mornings ago. Already in the upper 80’s–the temperature was rising fast. Jogging towards me was a latte-brown-sun-tanned [...]
In A Nut Shell
The other day while I was grocery shopping, a gentleman taps me on the shoulder and asks, “since I’m not likely to make too many changes, what’s the one food that will give me the most bang for my buck? Can you give it to me in a nut shell?” I’m smiling knowing that’s exactly [...]
