Why is it so important to know about my vitamin D levels? My naturopathic doctor, Dr. Suzanna Ivanovics, was adamant that I check my Vitamin D levels through a blood test. Why not? I was already getting blood test to check my cholesterol and a...
How can you make sure to keep the cold and flu season at bay? Typically, having a cold or the flu means the following: Days off work Persistent coughs Sniffles General a sense of feeling unwell On top of that, when you are sick, it also exerts a toll on...
Premenstrual syndrome is the name for a collection of physical and emotional symptoms that many women experience in the days or weeks leading up to their menses. While hormone imbalances are an obvious contributing component to these symptoms, new evidence points to neurotransmitters - chemical messengers -...
Allergy season is upon us and for those who suffer from sneezing, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. If you suffer from allergies, you may already be grasping for those over the counter anti-histamines! While these medications may help to manage some of your symptoms,...
Does the following story sound familiar to you? You find yourself complaining that you are always tired. Your schedule is packed with meetings and to-do's from the moment you wake up in the morning to the moment that you finally place your head on the pillow...
A free group wellness day will be hosted in the Oval Square at Hazelton Lanes starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Want to try the latest yoga craze called Jock Yoga? Want to work up a sweat with the new cardio class called...
By Raymond Elias, Certified Hypnotherapist A recent newspaper article mentioned that British singer, Adele, suffers from stage fright. The article also goes on to mention that her stage fright can be so severe that she will sometimes vomit before giving a performance. You may be asking how...
By Dr. Suzanna Ivanovics, ND Because February is National Heart Month, now is the time to consider the health of our most important organ: the heart. The most common cause of mortality and morbidity is cardiovascular disease -- accounting for nearly 30% of deaths worldwide. The good news?...
By now everyone has been inundated by the advertising campaigns promising a fitter you: "A slimmer you in only weeks!" "Lose forty pounds in a few weeks and keep it off for years!" "Get fit and trim in time for Bikini Season!" Every year we swamped with these alluring...
While most of us feel better when the days are longer with ample hours of sunshine to lift our moods, certain individuals are vulnerable to a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Severe winter blues, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of mood...