The start of the school year is just around the corner, and that means many young athletes will be returning to their preseason practices and games. With fall sports prep will come the inevitable aches, pains, bumps and bruises. Now’s the time to stock your sports first aid kit with medicines that address issues specific […]

What’s one of the worst ways to start off a summer road trip? It has to be motion sickness. And the worst way to end your travels? Perhaps it’s a stiff neck or sore back from long hours of sitting behind the wheel or cramped back seat. You can avoid some of these problems by […]

Most of us are no strangers to pain. While some injuries may have us rushing off to the emergency room or family doctor, other aches and pains can get ignored. This is true especially if the source of pain stems from an enjoyable activity or hobby like gardening or daily runs or walks in the […]

As a mom of three grown boys, Joette Calabrese can tell you that a well-stocked first kit is a life saver especially when faced with bumps and bruises, bug bites, sunburns, and other kinds of warm weather irritations. Calabrese, a homeopathy expert and author, recommends Arnica montana as a must have for every household that […]

The arrival of summer means it’s time to put your green thumb to work. Gardening not only allows you to get some much-needed exercise, it’s also a great way to unwind and enjoy the sheer beauty of nature. But there’s a lot of weeding, watering, trimming and mowing to be done and these chores can […]

Aches and pains when you are travelling can put a damper on even the best of vacations. Your arms and shoulders can feel sore from lugging heavy suitcases, while travelling in confined spaces can do a number on your back. And once you arrive at your destination, hours of sightseeing can take a toll on […]