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Besides Medicine

Posted in Health & Wellness on April 29th, 2010

Some seniors wish to investigate drug-free ways to confront certain aging or health problems.  Naturally, in some instances, medication should be the first line of treatment.  However, in other situations, alternate or holistic therapies might be beneficial.
With many seniors wishing to reduce their dependence on medication, let’s look at a couple of popular alternatives.

Acupuncture. In [...]

The Essential Role of Vitamins in the Elderly Population

Posted in Health & Wellness on June 10th, 2008

Maybe you have a parent or grandparent who sometimes appears weak or seems to catch a cold by just hearing the word “atchoo.” Vitamins are a key factor in staying healthy. We often get the vitamins we need through the foods we ingest. However, as the body ages, it does not always [...]