Smoke from wildfires has been a concern for the Rochester region this summer as wildfires in Canada and elsewhere have brought it to the area. The thick, hazy plumes of smoke carry a cocktail of harmful particles that can wreak havoc on our respiratory system. Find out how smoke from wildfires can affect your health
Holistic wellness is something we should all strive to achieve. There are four main pillars of holistic health, including good nutrition, regular exercise, plenty of sleep, and making time to relax. These are essential for both your emotional well-being and to keep your body running efficiently. However, when chronic pain or constant discomfort comes into
Like most automatic life functions, breathing is something we take for granted. Until, that is, we have breathing difficulties. As anyone who’s ever suffered from breathing problems such as bronchitis or asthma can tell you, having trouble “getting your breath” is one of the most unpleasant, and even scary, experiences you can have. The good
When we think of the immune system, we often think of our ability to fight off coughs and colds. But the body’s immune system does much more than simply seek out and destroy germs and viruses. It is an enormously complicated set of processes that work together to keep our cells and organs healthy and
One of the biggest health worries my female patients struggle with today is bone health, and for good reason. Osteoporosis—a progressive thinning and weakening of the bones—has frightening consequences. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), 44 million Americans are at risk for this condition. The NOF also estimates that half of all American women