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What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects men as they age. About 50 percent of men between the ages of 51 and 60 have BPH, and that number jumps to 70 percent among men aged 60 to 69 and to around 80 percent of men over 70 years of age. Signs of...
Breathe Your Way to Less Stress and Better Health
Most of us don’t consciously think about every breath we take, but breathing actually has a significant impact on our health. Adults take around 12-20 breaths per minute. Have you ever stopped to see how you feel when taking those breaths? How do you breathe when you...
The Best Foods for Better Gut Health
A new study, published in January of this year, revealed the deep link between the food we eat, our gut microbiology, and our overall health. The study was a product of international scientists from 10 different institutions analyzing the dietary habits of over 1,000...
Why Is Cortisol Important to Our Well Being?
Cortisol, known as the main stress hormone in humans, plays a variety of critical functions in the body. This hormone is produced in two ways according to our circadian rhythm: first, in supporting our activity at the highest level in the morning and noon, and,...
5 Ways to Keep Joints and Ligaments Healthy
As we get older, our joints and ligaments can become stiffer and less flexible. And when ligament attachments are stretched, torn, or fragmented, our joints become hypermobile and painful. This is especially true of previously injured areas of our bodies. When the...
Key Steps for Repairing Your Body After a Workout
The steps you take after a workout can be just as important as the workout itself. When you work out, you create tiny tears in your muscles; as your body repairs them, they grow stronger. So after your workout, your body sends oxygenated blood and good nutrition to...
Information About COVID-19 Vaccines: Fact and Fiction
The information presented in this article and all articles preceding it is an opinion of one informed medical professional, Dr. Leonard Kaplan. It does not constitute medical advice or prescription. My Role I am not a virology expert and do not provide my own opinion...
How to Stay Mindful Under Pressure
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and...
Dealing With “Maskne”?
As we adjust to our new normal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, face mask use has become a part of our daily lifestyle. An unintended consequence of constant face mask use is the increase in acne. This type of acne will typically present as bumps at the surface,...
Yoga Support the Entire Body
What is so Special about our wall? What’s special about our Great Yoga Wall is that the techniques assist in taking strain and pressure off unstable and/or overused joints. The Great Yoga Wall also caters to alignment and correcting postures so you experience a...