Chemotherapy patients can control fatigue

CHEMOTHERAPY-RELATED FATIGUE— a very common side effect of cancer treatment that’s estimated to impact over 80 percent of patients who undergo chemotherapy—can be both pervasive and debilitating.

Rooted in war, occupational therapy can bring peace of mind and body

THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT) is commonly understood to help people alleviate aches, pains, and post-surgery conditions.

How to ensure an aging loved one is getting adequate nutrition

The aging process is often accompanied by a wide range of physical, psychological, emotional, economic, and social changes, some quite obvious but others much more subtle.

EATING WELL - The facts on raw milk

A FEW MONTHS AGO, I was asked to give a talk on the topic of raw milk.

The hospice philosophy explained

HOSPICE—WHAT KIND OF thoughts and feelings does this word evoke? Fear? Pain? Loneliness? Death?The word hospice comes from the Latin word “hospitum,” which means hospitality, a place of rest and protection.

Quality performance footwear is a wise investment

FOOTWEAR MADE FOR an active lifestyle comes with varying levels of support, stability, cushioning, and comfort combined to work best for varying types of feet and functions. But one thing remains constant in this equation—you get what you pay for.Always compare apples-to-apples.

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence- based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.One such client...

The role of radiation therapy in collaborative cancer care

IN THE REALM OF ONCOLOGY, there are three traditional tools that can be utilized either individually or in various combinations to treat cancer—surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.