Archive for June, 2008

Cuts and Scrapes

June 24th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner

Summer time is great! The kids are out of school, they have all sorts of time to make up games, and the weather is nice enough that you can shoo them out into the backyard to play their games outside. Of course, having more time to play also can mean more injuries. All summer long, [...]

Sugar Alternatives

June 10th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Melissa
Tagged as: Diet, Nutrition

White table sugar (sucrose) can lead to obesity, diabetes and a host of other health problems. It’s found in a variety of foods, including some you might not suspect: canned foods, fast foods, and prepared foods. While table sugar can be bad for you, artificial sweeteners can be worse. Saccharine and Aspartame, which can be [...]

Natural Acne Treatments

June 3rd, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: Dermatology

According to a report released by Reuters Monday, May 26, using Acutane to clear up your skin more than doubles your risk of clinical depression. The article talks about a study that has linked the chemical isotretinoin (Acutane’s active ingredient) to symptoms of clinical depression. The researchers say the study is new and the first [...]