Ayurvedic treatments hard to resist on trip to India
BY DR. PATRICK NEUSTATTER Ushered in to a dimly lit chamber fragrant with oils, I was divested of every stitch of clothing and provided with a totally inadequate strip of …more
January 27th, 2013
Multiple sclerosis patients cope with unpredictable disease
BY DONYA CURRIE Amy Talmadge first noticed some leg weakness and dizziness. Berna Shetti was suddenly having trouble with balance. Robin Wood had numbness in her feet she first attributed to a …more
January 27th, 2013
Stay cool when stress strikes
BY DELISE DICKARD Recently, I spent a day en route from Piran, Slovenia, to Rome by car. Small car. My husband bravely drove it, filled to overflowing with people and …more
January 20th, 2013
Which sweeteners are best for you?
BY JENNIFER MOTL As a dietitian whose childhood nickname was Cookie Monster, I have a dilemma you may share: What to do about sweets. Sweets aren’t just indulgent and delicious; …more
January 20th, 2013
Hospital programs offer help with fitness goals
BY LINDLEY ESTES Mary Washington Healthcare and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center are trying to make New Year’s fitness resolutions a little easier to keep. The health care providers are holding …more
January 18th, 2013
Eat greens to protect your vision
BY JENNIFER MOTL Eating extra greens can help protect your vision enough to continue reading, dialing a telephone, driving and recognizing faces. Without enough of key nutrients found in greens, …more
January 18th, 2013
As you age, keep your body in good working order
BY DELISE DICKARD Flu season is an important time to take care for ourselves. And this is one heck of a flu season. Like many others, in spite of a …more
January 18th, 2013
Exercise is about happiness, not getting ripped
BY STEVE WATKINS I was swimming freestyle laps the other day in the wellness pool at the Stafford YMCA, the only person in any of the lanes. I’ve done my …more
January 13th, 2013
Get kids to eat veggies without nagging or bribing
BY JENNIFER MOTL Struggling to get the children in your life to eagerly eat their veggies? Hoping to promote a love of healthy foods in your kids? Some parents resort to …more
January 13th, 2013
Organizers hope health care movie will spark change
BY JANET MARSHALL A movie that’s won praise for its powerful examination of our health care system and its flaws will be shown in Fredericksburg on Jan. 23. A local …more
