How parents can ensure their picky eaters get proper nutrition

Every family has one—a child who is extremely picky about the foods he or she is willing to eat. For some kids, this pickiness may simply be an assertion of independence. For others, it may stem from prior experiences with certain tastes or textures that they find disagreeable.

Curious about acupuncture? Learn how this complementary therapy can alleviate symptoms

ACUPUNCTURE IS A FORM OF Traditional Chinese Medicine believed to have been practiced for nearly 5,000 years. According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture is used in 103 of 129 countries that reported data.

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.

Sun kissed: keeping things simple with sun care

AS AN URGENT-CARE PHYSICIAN, I have seen plenty of heat-related illness and summer injuries. Overexposure to the heat and sun is an all-too-common problem during the summer.

EATING WELL

JULY IS PRIME BERRY SEASON— though those of us who eagerly await strawberry season and enjoy making a special day of picking our own were fortunate in that they came early this year!There’s just something about the taste of fresh berries that seems to capture the essence of the summer season!

Recognizing toxic relationships— and how to get help if you’re a victim

Exposure to toxic behavior in a spouse or partner can profoundly impact one’s emotional, mental, and even physical health.

LOOK AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL!

DR. HANDLER OFFERS TELEDERMATOLOGY TO HUNDREDS OF PATIENTSDr. Handler has been providing virtual dermatology for the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders to his own and other patients in many states over the past several years.

How to beat heat-related illness

The human body has a natural air-conditioning system. Heat escapes either through the skin or through the process of evaporative cooling (a fancy way to say “sweating”).

Kids and the ripple effect of domestic violence

The impact of domestic violence is not just skin deep. Though bumps and bruises may be the most overt sign of domestic violence, the effects of abuse on families are more insidious, spreading outward to touch lives like concentric ripples on the surface of a pond.