New statistics show that there may be up to 1.5 billion people across the globe that suffers from chronic pain. Back or neck pain can prove to be debilitating, making every day a constant struggle with pain management. In many cases the chronic pain is only a symptom of a much larger problem that may […]

With the onset of age, a number of niggling health concerns can start to appear out of the blue. Old age routinely brings with it a number of debilitating conditions that can bog you down, often requiring medical intervention and even surgery. The worst thing about this is that people get robbed of their mobility […]

We are all concerned about the quality of air outdoors. Emissions testing, littering, the ozone layer, the atmosphere; we hear about it day in and day out but what about our indoor air quality? We probably do not hear about it as much as we should so therefore, do not think about it as much […]

Drug addiction is real! It has proven to have destroyed many lives and should not be treated carelessly. Too often, people fall into an addiction to drugs as a way to try and cope with depression and anxiety. If you want to overcome drug addiction, don’t fool yourself into trying to beat it on your […]

At a certain point in your life, it will likely become your responsibility to care for those who once cared for you. Caring for the elderly is a lot of work, but it?s a labor of love. However, it?s a very different task from that of caring for children. Elderly people are still adults, and […]

Warning: holiday season approaching. As happy and fun as this time of the year may be, it poses as a serious threat to your weight loss system. If you’d like to stay on track towards your goal, here are a few healthy tips family practice doctors have to offer. Eat First! – Don’t want to […]

If you or your child plays sports, chances are an injury will occur whether you are playing the game for fun in the backyard or competitively on a team. While exercising is great for your health, playing sports regulary increases the chance for an injury, which can range from minor to very serious. In 2010, […]

According to a study done in 2006, approximately 7.5 million people visited a doctor because of shoulder pain, including upper arm sprains or strains and at least 100 million people living in the United States suffer from some sort of chronic musculoskeletal pain. This does not have to be! You can live an active and […]