Health & Fitness

Its allergy season

Due to heavy rainfall this winter, plants are growing and spreading pollens in the air. In spring time mainly, trees and grasses pollinate. Among the most pollinating trees in our

Fitness options for kids in the SCV

When most think of exercise, they imagine running on the treadmill, lifting weights or going to the gym. For kids, exercise simply means playing and being active. Kids exercise during

Is Acupuncture for Real?

DEAR DR. ROACH: You have mentioned acupuncture as a treatment for several conditions. I have read otherwise. How strong is the evidence for its use? — R.L. ANSWER: The effectiveness

To Your Good Health

MEDICATION DOESN’T STOP VERTIGO’S SPINNING I have a terrible case of vertigo. I’m not sure what causes it or what I can do to prevent it from happening to me

Paleo: A primitive approach to modern dieting

For years, Ashley Howard, of Valencia, suffered from food allergies that would cause bloat and discomfort. While undergoing blood work to determine the cause of her allergies, Howard discovered the

Seniors keep moving with Sit N Be Fit

It’s 9:30 a.m. and the auditorium at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is swinging to the sounds of Elvis Presley. “I’m in love, I’m all shook up,” Linda Bennett

To Your Good Health

Persistent Cough Can be Tricky to Treat I went through many tests for a cough that lasted for 30 years. No treatments worked. The only sign my doctor could find

Some lesser-known allergy symptoms

Allergy symptoms are a result of a person’s immune system overreacting to something that is harmless to most people but sparks a reaction in people sensitive to the trigger. Some

The connection between eating, energy

The connection between energy and eating is significant. A healthy diet and approach to eating can vastly improve energy levels, while a poorly planned diet that lacks nutrition can contribute