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  • Call for change

    Angelyn Nienhuser, Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Dec 19, 2012

    The President of the United States has called for change in the wake of the latest school shooting in Newtown, Conn. He mentioned mental illness as one of the area’s that need to be considered. I humbly submit that we need to look at the health deficiencies created by the mass production food system of our world and the side effects of pharmaceuticals. You the consumer have the greatest power to prompt change … here are some facts. Nutritional deficiencies are linked to mental illness. Research has shown that major depression, bipolar dis...

  • Physical Therapy Today ... Joint replacements

    Casey Cortney, Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Dec 12, 2012

    Do you find that daily activities have become painful due to joint pain? Arthritis, injuries, and overuse of muscles and joints can cause discomfort and limit mobility. In some cases, standing, walking, climbing stairs and bathing can become painful. When conventional (non-surgical) treatments are no longer working, a joint replacement may be recommended. In this procedure, an orthopedic surgeon replaces the original joint with a prosthesis (artificial joint) made of metal or high-quality plastic. Knee replacement surgery tends to be common,...