Top 5 Things You Should Do To Prepare For Allergy Season

By Jocelyn Cooper From sniffling, sneezing and coughing, to itchy watery eyes and throats, spring can bring misery to allergy sufferers. Here are five things you can do to minimize allergens in your home and help stave off the allergy assault. Get carpets cleaned....

A genetically altered apple a day . . .

The old saying goes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what if the apple’s DNA has been tinkered with? Is it still the wholesome, healthy snack we grew up with? Genetically modified foods are back in the news with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent...

Five things you should know about chronic pain

By Payson Flattery Chronic pain can range from a moderate annoyance to a major life disruption. Sometimes we brush it off thinking it will go away on it’s own. Other times we might be wary of discovering something more serious or alarming. The thought of possible...

Start fresh in 2015 with a healthy detox (detox & weight loss)

by Dr. Payson Flattery With the holidays behind us and Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, you may be starting to think about cleaning up your act. After a hearty season of food, fun and drink, the New Year offers a chance for a fresh start. With the pies,...

New Year’s resolution: eliminate chronic pain in 2015

For some people, a New Year’s resolution is an excuse to explore a few healthy lifestyle changes. Most often, we resolve to cut back on or eliminate indulgences like alcohol, sugar, carbs or processed foods. Another approach might be to increase healthy lifestyle...

Comfort Foods that Also Boost The Immune System

Author: Beth Jacobi, Acupuncturist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at CIM As we transition into fall, with shorter days and cooler weather, is easy to stay healthy with a little extra relaxation and good nutrition.  Here is a warming and nutritious recipe to...