April 15, 2010 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Doctor ‘feels your pain’

By Michael Zapf, DPM Special to the Acorn
To all of you with metatarsalgia, in the words of a famous campaigner, I feel your pain. More...

Men’s conference is coming tomorrow and Saturday

The 2010 Men’s Dream Conference will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, April 16 and from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., April 17 at Living Oaks Community Church, Business Center Circle, Newbury Park. More...

Natural ways to fix stuffy nose

You may be able to breathe a little easier if you’re among the more than 37 million Americans who suffer from sinus pain and infection or are looking for a more natural way to keep healthy. More...

Red Cross of Ventura County gets new staff

The American Red Cross of Ventura County recently announced the appointment of three new personnel to its staff. More...

Doctor explores question of ‘autism epidemic’

By Dr. Gary Erkfritz Special to the Acorn

Before 1986, autism was diagnosed for 1 in 10,000 children. Today, depending on which statistics are used, it is 1 in 91 to 1 in 110 children nationwide and 1 in 67 in California. The numbers continue to rise on a worldwide basis. More...

Caretakers anonymous

A lovely, young college student, when asked to discuss her relationship with her boyfriend, paused a moment and said, “I think it’s destructive.” More...

Foundation hosts fundraiser

A barbecue buffet and wine/ beer tasting garden benefit will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sat., April 17 at Eric’s Restaurant at the Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. More...