A brisk 30-minute walk each day can provide the same cardiovascular benefits as swimming. | Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection By Amanda Smith, Rebecca Richardville and Walker McCrary, YMCA of Vincennes These are trying times that we’re facing. As millions of Americans battle COVID-19, it’s vital that we do our best to maintain a healthy immune system. That’s … [Read more...]
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
By Dr. Neil Sweigart Last week I experienced two things that gave me an idea for this issue’s article. My wife encouraged me to participate in a chair exercise class which really accentuated movement of the shoulder through its full range of motion, and by chance I happened across a children’s video on YouTube — an old tune we used to sing at summer camp: Head, … [Read more...]
What your doctor may not tell you about foodborne illnesses
By Dr. Neil Sweigart When we think of foodborne illnesses, we generally think of infectious diseases caused by viruses (novovirus), bacteria (salmonella) or parasites (pinworms, tape worms etc.) Most of these diseases can be prevented by proper growing, handling and cooking of food. However, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic … [Read more...]
Plant-based diets benefit athletes’ heart health, endurance
By Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Over the past year and a half I have been extolling the benefits of a plant based diet. The science behind plant-based eating is so strong that now even elite athletes are converting. Athletes are always looking for a competitive edge — and that could mean swearing off meat. Elite athletes from Olympians to NFL linebackers are … [Read more...]
Dizzy? The cause may be “rocks in the head”
By Dr. Neil Sweigart Dizziness, or vertigo, is a fairly common problem affecting 80 percent of people age 65 and older. Vertigo is a sensation of whirling, loss of balance or lightheadedness often associated with looking down from a great height, standing up too quickly or rotating and tilting the head in certain directions. It may be caused by disease affecting the inner … [Read more...]