by Cindy L Sult, RN |
Onychomycosis (Tinea unguim) means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about one half of all nail abnormalities. According to the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) incidences of this infection are probably much higher than the reported 2 to 14 [...]

by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist |
Eczema comes in many shapes and sizes; but one thing is constant, the ITCH. It is always there taunting its victims, urging them to abandon all control and scratch. “It feels so good to scratch that I keep on doing it even though I know it will hurt more when I [...]

by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist |
You have hit that age where suddenly no one mistakes you for being in your twenties anymore. It is time to take a critical look at your skin and decide which skin care program is the best to hide fine lines and a sallow complexion. Take a cyber-walk through the internet [...]

Written by Lyndi Hutchinson, LMT
By now, we have all reveled in the wonderful news that chocolate is good for us. Research has established that dark chocolate – at least 70 percent cocoa, no milk and sweetened with natural sugars – is loaded with flavonoids, age fighting antioxidants which are beneficial to our health.
Now begs the [...]

Written by Lana Nickerson
Coloring your hair is perhaps the quickest and most dramatic way to change your look.  It is also a good excuse to go out and buy a new wardrobe!
However, different coloring methods suit different hair styles, so get some expert advice when deciding which one to choose.   Here are some things [...]

By Jamie Agee
The changing of the seasons often times brings about changes to the skin. You may already be noticing the difference—dryness, flakiness and sometimes itchiness, are signs your skin is falling victim to the cooler temperatures. Luckily, with minimal effort, your skin can beat the lackluster spell cast upon it by winter and come [...]

The changing of the seasons often times brings about changes to the skin. You may already be noticing the difference—dryness, flakiness and sometimes itchiness, are signs your skin is falling victim to the cooler temperatures. Luckily, with minimal effort, your skin can beat the lackluster spell cast upon it by winter and come out glowing, [...]

By Jamie Agee
If you don’t have them, chances are you know someone who does—breast implants are rapidly becoming the preferred alternative in a woman’s quest for the “perfect body.” For ladies who aren’t ready to take the silicone plunge, there are plenty of creams and pills on the market that promise to do the trick. [...]

By Sara Piccola
Most of us enjoy a little self-pampering. We often venture out to a spa for this luxury, but sometimes you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home to enjoy a relaxing and stress relieving self-indulgence. One way to do this is through homemade facial masks.
Dehydration, UV rays and aging all [...]

Are you embarrassed to wear sandals?  Are your feet cracked and peeling, hard to keep clean?  Do they hurt? In our harsh high desert climate, comfortable, healthy feet are a real challenge. In fact, in the summer time, a pedicure becomes a therapeutic necessity, not an indulgence. Think about it. During a typical day, your [...]

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By Lyndi Hutchinson, LMT
People from all walks of life know that therapeutic massage yields many benefits. Health conscious people regularly utilize and enjoy these benefits. The body is rejuvenated with the “systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissue” – which can be equally stimulating as well as relaxing.
It is of little [...]

Summer has arrived!  Warmer weather draws us outside and we spend more time enjoying outdoor summer activities. This means the need to protect our skin, so we head to the store for sunscreens and sunblocks.
There are many brands of sunscreen with varying SPF (Sun Protection Factor) numbers, ingredients and claims. How do you know which [...]