Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 15 January 2015

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, or PEMF, is an alternative method of dealing with pain that is becoming more and more popular. If you have arthritis, purchasing a PEMF machine to deliver magnetic pulses to your body can help relieve some of the pain you experience as part of the condition. It can be hard to know what to look for when buying such a machine, so here are four things to keep in mind. [Read More]

Posted on: 13 January 2015

If cataracts or glaucoma run in your family, you may be worried about taking precautions to make sure you save your sight. Here are five ways you can reduce your risk of these diseases, so you can see clearly for years to come. Get Shaded The first thing you need to always do to prevent cataracts in particular is to remember to wear your sunglasses or to stay in the shade. [Read More]

Posted on: 12 January 2015

If you've decided to run a 5k race, congratulations! You're taking a big step that will be great for your overall health and fitness levels. Training for a 5k is a lot of work, especially if you're brand new to running. You'll be challenging your muscles, tendons and ligaments in ways they have never been challenged before. In order to protect these tissues from injury, try following these four tips throughout your training cycle. [Read More]

Posted on: 6 January 2015

Plantar fasciitis is a very serious condition that causes severe pain in the heel. This condition makes it hard to walk and perform many daily activities. If you run a lot, then you are more at risk than others of developing this painful condition. This is particular true if your feet roll outward or inward while running. Plantar fasciitis pain is strongest in the morning, but it is present throughout most of the day. [Read More]