To Your Health

OK, first off, this is a daunting topic. There are many different causes of headaches, and to make matters more complicated, there are combination headaches of several types. Let’s start by saying that many headaches, [Read More…]

The first goal of these health and fitness columns is to inspire you to do something additional to improve. You may be doing plenty but I doubt it’s enough to have zero room to step [Read More…]

By Dr. Sonia Tao-Yi In this day and age of YouTube, the Internet and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) options, most have access to a wide variety of information, and dental remedies are no different. While the Internet [Read More…]

A few years ago while in Quebec City I noticed the dual trash and recycling bins on the sidewalks. The conscientious Canadians were responsibly separating their items to deposit as they walked by. Impressive. Especially [Read More…]

A few years ago a bright, successful local physical therapist and I invented and patented a piece of equipment to both prevent and address low back pain. During the year or so we spent developing [Read More…]

Wait! I thought my driveway was black asphalt. Well, it is for most of the year, but suddenly, it has a distinct green sheen. What’s going on? It’s springtime in Southeastern Virginia, and the trees [Read More…]

Let’s start with the sunrise! When I’m in my beach cottage, the sun rises over the water horizon and is a dependable reminder of all we have to be thankful for. Right now it’s combined [Read More…]

Although dentistry in most parts of the world is overwhelmed with the need to combat disease, the United States is blessed to be able to provide effective preventive measures to help keep our teeth and [Read More…]

Ordinarily I don’t like superlatives. They rule out too much of value but…the most frustrating reality in this wonderful and relevant profession is the inability of people we care about to lose their unwanted body [Read More…]

One of the most common complaints seen in an ENT office is the reported sinus infection. Symptoms include congestion, headache, runny nose and post-nasal drip. Oh, but wait. Those symptoms are also seen with colds [Read More…]

Because I continue to get positive feedback on this, I’m going to lead with what has become my annual January mantra: Another year has passed and 2019 will fly by, too. You will not be [Read More…]