The Health Fair Planning Committee seeks a volunteer for the important position of Vendor Coordinator. This person emails invitations to potential vendors, maintains an extensive vendor data b… Read more
Health and Fitness
The Health Night Out presentation on Monday, January 24, will feature three doctors who have devoted their careers to the health care of seniors. Read more
The Universal Life Force Energy known as Reiki Natural Healing will assist you in all your healing needs. Imagine starting off the New Year with more Energy along with the ability to heal your… Read more
Resolve not to “diet” ever again. Overly restrictive weight-loss diets tend to lead to the roller coaster effect of body mass changes and emotions. Instead of cutting out all the foods you enj… Read more
My daughter’s memory is that I never could hear well. I didn’t recognize how severe this was until I took a physical in 1985, for a new job. The hearing test indicated that my right ear didn’t… Read more
Mark your calendar for Friday, January 7 for the very first Fitness Festival (FIT FEST) at the MountainView Ballroom at 1 p.m. The Wellness Integrated Network (WIN) will be featuring demonstra… Read more
My husband and I have had a wonderful summer here in SaddleBrooke. You see, when most people leave in the summer, we get to explore our community more. The roads have less traffic, we get the … Read more
Memory loss, Alzheimer’s, Dementia Read more
In SaddleBrooke, December brings even more opportunities to socialize and feast. In this article are some simple strategies I use to keep myself comfortable in my clothes. Read more
On Friday, November 5 at 1 p.m. in the Catalina Room of the Mesquite Building, Kim Tzintzun will be speaking on ways to build your Immune System through nutrition. Please note the room change,… Read more
Many Grievers Wish They Could Skip the Holidays, but the holidays come just the same. A joyous time. A festive time. A time when families and friends celebrate the passage of another year and … Read more
My favorite time of year. Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the upcoming holidays, shopping, and preparing for parties! Super fun! Read more
Imagine for a moment what it would be like for someone with hearing loss to hear a telephone conversation perfectly, enjoy music again, clearly understand the spoken word on television or in a… Read more
Save the date for Thursday, October 21 and reserve your seat to listen to Neurologist Dr Maria Ospina. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurologist-dr-maria-ospina-pres… Read more
Dr. Christopher Bailey and Dr. Marco Duran, Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Read more
What a summer it has been! Did anyone know we would have so much rain and so much green in our summer surroundings? Because so many people leave during the summer our August blood drive was sm… Read more
When does Grief start? When we first hear the diagnosis? When we first believe that it is a terminal disease? Or do we stay in some wave of denial until the patient says, ”No more, I’ve had enough”. Read more
It’s that time of year again, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is upon us. If you’ve been a Medicare recipient prior to this year, then you are all too familiar with the implications of AEP.… Read more
I got a new watch.” “What kind is it?” “11:30.” Read more
Please join us on Wednesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom as the Audiology Team from Sonoran Ear, Nose and Throat present the newest advancements in technology to assist h… Read more
Our next “First Friday” seminar will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 1 at the MountainView Ballroom and will feature the latest information on Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s Prevention by Dr. All… Read more
The Preventing Alzheimers with Cognitive Training (PACT) research study is partnering with the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and the Wellness Integrated Network of SaddleBrooke in the fight to p… Read more
The Discussion Group for Better Hearing is pleased to offer a special in-person presentation for our SaddleBrooke community on Wednesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. in the HOA-2 MountainView Ball… Read more
Big Announcement! Read more
It’s common in my practice to see and help clients with muscular injuries. Often, clients come in with pain, but they don’t know what happened or how they could’ve hurt themselves. I often hea… Read more
Acupuncture is part of a system of medicine practiced in China and other East Asian countries for thousands of years. It is used to treat many ailments and chronic conditions, but is it right … Read more
The Wellness Integrated Network (WIN) of SaddleBrooke is pleased to announce a seminar by Dr. Ann Baldwin, PhD, a Professor of Physiology at the University of Arizona and Director of Mind-Body… Read more
Health Night Out resumes on Monday, September 27, at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. For almost 25-years, local physicians and medical practitioners have come to SaddleBrooke monthly to i… Read more
As a Medicare beneficiary, you’ve probably realized that Medicare changes every year. It adjusts your premiums and deductibles and this in turn causes updates to your chosen Medicare insurance… Read more
Wherever two or more people on Medicare parts A and B are gathered, the conversation inevitably turns to health and the best insurance plans. Medicare beneficiaries want to know all their cove… Read more
This month, I want to tell you the story about John’s experience with severe back and leg pain. This story is important because it exemplifies the common mistakes that many patients make in th… Read more
Birds singing, wind rustling through the trees, music and conversations with friends or loved ones. These are some of the sounds of everyday life and likely things taken for granted by those o… Read more
We are using postural assessment to reduce or eliminate pain! There are two main areas that will be assessed; the feet and ankles and the thoracic spine. There are many symptoms that arise out… Read more
Our August First Friday will feature Dr. Craig Brue speaking on the benefits of regular chiropractic care at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 6 in the MountainView Ballroom. Dr. Brue has over 40 years… Read more
Okay, you’ve come back from having a massage a thought, “that wasn’t very good”. Sometimes you do not know why and sometimes you know exactly why. It was definitely the therapist. The therapis… Read more
The 2021 Health Fair is on track for Saturday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be exhibitors and screeners at both the HOA-1 and MountainView Clubhouses. Free shuttles will trans… Read more
Medicare Supplement insurance can help you cover the gaps in Medicare, but many people have difficulty deciding which plan is right for them. If you’re unsure which plan to choose, you aren’t … Read more
The American Chiropractic Association has recently published some interesting facts about back pain. Read more
Multiple studies in the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry have shown numerous correlations between what you eat and how you feel. Scientists believe these associations are likely due to… Read more
On Friday, July 2, at 1 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom, Valerie Kogut, MA, RD, LDN, will speak on "Fighting Cancer With Your Fork". The program will include information of preventative stra… Read more
Most of my clients ask me, “How often should I get a massage?” This can be a tough question. Read more
One of the symptoms with Parkinson’s is called freezing! In this case the feet seem frozen/glued to the floor, it can come on suddenly/unexpectedly/unpredictably. It can be very confounding fo… Read more
When you are caring for another person, you may find yourself with a long “To Do” list on a regular basis. Lists can be very helpful with getting tasks completed, but as caregivers often forge… Read more
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Have you ever heard about Reiki Natural Healing, and wondered what it is? Ever wanted to learn more? Read more
When you celebrate our country’s independence on July Fourth, do you wear red, white, and blue? Did you know you can celebrate by eating red, white, and blue every day? I encourage you to do t… Read more
Scars are a normal part of being human. We get them from injuries, surgery (including C-sections), acne and various diseases. Mostly, they go unnoticed. Sometimes, however, the way a scar deve… Read more
I have found, in my practice that when clients schedule a massage, they really want to “feel” like they have gotten “work done”. Clients come in and tell us about their aches, pains, injuries,… Read more
Nutrition
November is American Diabetes Month, and you can use this month to increase your knowledge of the risk factors and encourage people you care about to make healthy changes to avoid being diagno… Read more
What scares you most about aging? For me, it is the potential for loss of mental acuity, whether due to general dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. My primary motivator for maintaining positive l… Read more
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Despite what Paleo Diet promoters say, grains should be part of your diet. The key is to identify and choose whole grains, which contain all the essential nutrients found in the original grain… Read more
The first rule of between meal snacks: eat only when hungry. Quite often, you may sense hunger when in fact you are only thirsty. Drink eight ounces of water and wait 20 minutes before you rea… Read more
If you had a Dexa-scan and the results indicated osteopenia, take steps now to reduce your risk of osteoporosis. The tissue and cells of your bones are always active. Diet and exercise both pl… Read more
June is Men’s Health Month. Currently, men are dying an average of five years earlier than women and lead 9 out of 10 of the top causes of death. Nutrition plays a role in disease prevention i… Read more
What you eat after surgery can influence how quickly you recover. A good diet provides the building blocks of protein your tissues require to heal. In addition, eating the right foods can alle… Read more
May has been identified as National Mediterranean Diet Month; however, enjoying the Mediterranean Diet makes good sense every month. This healthy eating pattern has long been recognized for it… Read more
A recent study found that people who eat diets high in fiber have a lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer compared with people with low fiber intake. Optimal fiber … Read more
Self-conscious about diarrhea, people may say they have the “trots” or the “runs.” Call it what you like, diarrhea is a common and uncomfortable disorder of the digestive tract where the stool… Read more
National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign, celebrated each year during the month of Mar… Read more
There are so many types of diets. Which one is right for you? The word diet is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, diet refers to foods habitually eaten. As a verb, it means to restrict oneself… Read more
If you establish resolutions for the new year, I encourage you to resolve to adopt healthy eating habits that align with your food preferences, lifestyle and health concerns. I firmly believe … Read more
The holidays can be a special time to celebrate with friends, family and food. And contrary to popular belief, you can do that without putting on extra pounds! On average, Americans gain one t… Read more
Dr. Brue
As a practicing chiropractor I have been treating various back and neck conditions for over 45-years. The advice contained in the article is based on clinical experience and a life-long dedica… Read more
It’s very unlikely that you will ever hear the good news about the effectiveness of chiropractic care on the TV or radio. Instead, hour after hour, day after day our air waves are filled with … Read more
A recent study from the Mayo Clinic states, “Back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases. Most back problems can be taken care of with nonsurgical treatments.” There is ample re… Read more
As a practicing chiropractor I have been treating various back and neck conditions for over 45 years. The advice contained in the article is based on clinical experience and a life-long dedica… Read more
It’s very unlikely that you will ever hear the good news about the effectiveness of chiropractic care on the television or radio. Instead, hour after hour, day after day our air waves are fill… Read more
A recent study from the Mayo Clinic states, “Back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases. Most back problems can be taken care of with nonsurgical treatments.” There is ample re… Read more
Patients with recurring headaches commonly complain of neck pain that starts at the back of the head and radiates from the upper neck into the base of the skull and forehead area. A sub-occipi… Read more
The past 15 years of medical research into the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment have yielded some interesting results. The growing list of research studies demonstrates that chiropracti… Read more
Many patients go to a doctor hoping for an instant cure for their health condition. These are some typical patient expectations: “Doctor, would you please give me that new drug (with all the b… Read more
Patients with headaches commonly complain of neck pain that starts at the back of the head and radiates from the upper neck into the forehead area. The headache is often one-sided. The term “c… Read more
When a patient comes into our office complaining of pain that is located in the area of the hip and butt, getting the correct diagnosis may be difficult. In order to accurately diagnose sciati… Read more
In the past few years the news media has periodically questioned the safety of neck adjustments that are given by a Doctor of Chiropractic. This article will help you understand the safety of … Read more
This question is frequently asked by patients visiting a chiropractic clinic. To answer this question, let’s first talk about the word, “arthritis.” The word arthritis is derived from two root… Read more
Migraines are extremely painful headaches that are sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as visual disturbances, auras, and nausea. An aura may be manifested by stars, zigzag lines, or tempor… Read more
Patients with headaches commonly complain of neck pain that starts at the back of the head and radiates from the upper neck into the forehead area. The headache is often one-sided. The term “c… Read more
Chronic pain is a very common condition that impacts an estimated 75 million Americans, disabling many who describe their pain as severe and incapacitating. A recent study published in the Ann… Read more
When a patient comes into our office complaining of pain that is located in the area of the hip and butt, getting the correct diagnosis can be difficult. In order to accurately diagnose sciati… Read more
Medical Doctors now recommend chiropractic care Read more
Neck pain is a very common condition that affects nearly 70 percent of all persons at some point in their lives. Although this condition may not be life-threatening, neck pain can a have a ver… Read more
New Research Study Documents the Effectiveness of Chiropractic Read more
This month I want to tell you the story about Sam’s experience with severe back and leg pain. This story is important because it exemplifies the common mistakes that many patients make in thei… Read more
Are you experiencing chronic back and neck pain? Are you afraid that chiropractic care might make you worse? Have you heard that spinal adjustments hurt? This article will help you understand that chiropractors now have treatment protocols that are gentle and effective. Read more
Patients with headaches commonly complain of neck pain that starts at the back of the head and radiates from the upper neck into the forehead area. The headache is often one-sided. The term “c… Read more
Dr. Miles
One consideration that came out of the COVID-19 Pandemic is that it is wise to be invested in protective behavior. By this I mean to exercise our innate defense system such that it is availabl… Read more
The thyroid is the regulator of your metabolic rate, akin to the idle in your car. It adjusts its influence on your “peppiness” on a millisecond to millisecond basis. To properly test its func… Read more
Ideally food is a source of nutrition that provides the fuel necessary for us to function and the raw materials for us to regenerate ourselves. There are several reasons why a food might inter… Read more
The diminishment of drinkable water has spawned a bourgeoning industry of monumental proportions. Bottled water has become the largest beverage industry in the world, surpassing soft drinks. T… Read more
Our body is over 60 percent water. The brain itself is 75 percent water. Water is essential for life, as much so, if not more than the water in our car battery. It is part of every cell. It he… Read more
Vaccines have performed an important role in our history. The concept is simple. It takes advantage of our immune system’s ardent response to whatever it perceives as harmful to our bodies. Read more
The summer weather is drawing more and more people poolside. It’s a great place to meet and socialize, whether in a public venue or someone’s backyard. Read more
As with any vitamin, this B vitamin acts as a key to turn on various functions in the body. B12 is most associated with assisting in the maturation of red blood cells and, therefore, associate… Read more
Animals are so honest and true. It is our sincere fortune to have domesticated them. They provide companionship and entertainment and loyalty without bounds. They are our solace. And, as such,… Read more