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DVTs and VTEs

Deep vein thrombosis known as a DVT is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein as opposed to a superficial vein. A blood clot is called a thrombus in medicine. Anyone can develop a DVT at anytime though the risk increase with age and DVT’s in children are rare. DVT’s become dangerous when a piece of the clot breaks off into the bloodstream…

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Massage: The path to natural well being

How often do we pause from our labors, rub our necks and shoulders, and say, “Man, I need a massage!” You’re not alone. In fact, touch is a basic need in the human condition, so it’s no surprise that massage is in its renaissance in the Western world. Since our daily lives are impacted by ever-increasing levels of stress, nagging aches and pains diminish our quality of life…

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A No Excuse 15 Minute Workout

If you’re like me, in the past I have always thought that you had to put in hours at the gym to be able to get a good workout in. Remember my first article about how I became inspired by my father and brothers? Well one of my brothers actually trains in MMA and recently put me through one of their workouts…

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What is an aneurysm?

An aneurysm is an abnormal ballooning of a blood vessel. They can occur in either an artery or vein, but are more common in arteries. Aneurysms are localized and involve only a small segment of the blood vessel. Aneurysms are more common in women than men as well as adults between 60-80 years of age…

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