Yoga, westernized, is considered a Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) while its eastern origination (Patajali’s yoga sutras) identifies Yoga as a thorough hygiene of the mind and body in order to attain heightened consciousness. Most Westerners, in their preference for practicality, simplify yogic discipline down to two of the eight limbs of yoga: pranayama (regulated breathing
Interventional Pain Management is a subspecialty field of medicine that deals with procedures (typically injections) to treat chronic pain. There is an important difference between chronic pain and acute pain. Acute pain can be beneficial as it may prevent further injury, such as pain from a sprained ankle. Acute pain can also signal that a
Research is showing that the main component of turmeric – called curcumin – an herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family – appears to block an enzyme that promotes the growth of head and neck cancers. UCLA studied subjects who had cancer and found that those enzymes in the mouths of patients who consumed curcumin
“Making surgery more precise” … these words are music to the ears of any person awaiting a medical procedure. According to Dr. Michael McCann, DO, FACOS, FACS, Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Hurley Medical Center, the daVinci Surgical System has done just that. The hospital has utilized the daVinci Surgical System for
As the second issue of My City Wellness hits the streets, I want to take a moment to explain why I decided to publish a health related magazine. We would all undoubtedly agree that we live in the Information Age; the last decade of the Internet has put the power of the world’s information banks
On December 2, cancer survivors and families of those who lost their fight against cancer gathered to remember loved ones and celebrate the lives of cancer survivors at the first Tree of Love Event. Hosted by Genesys Health Foundation in partnership with the Holly community, the event was held in the atrium of Genesys Regional
“It is Christmas Eve. In just a few hours, the clock will chime midnight – a time of magic and dreams.” Narrator, The Nutcracker The magic of Christmas is about to begin. A performance of Nutcracker, featuring the Collage Dance Collective of Memphis and the Flint School of Performing Arts kicks off the holiday season
BC Comix is a haven for gamers and comic book enthusiasts looking to be transported to other worlds. There, people who are interested in tabletop games, interactive games and popular comic books can spend hours away from the worries of their everyday lives. “There’s no judgement here. At BC Comix, it’s all about ‘come and
It’s Christmas Eve and last-minute shoppers are scurrying about on the hunt for that last perfect gift. For those ready to take a break from the frantic shopping frenzy, The Laundry in Fenton is a welcoming spot to enjoy a little Christmas cheer. The Laundry’s atmosphere is very warm and cozy. Christmas lights flicker softly,
The kitchen at Mott Community College’s Culinary Arts Program is bustling with activity as students learn how to make cheese from Chef Mark Handy. Chef Mark teaches the garde manger class, in which students are taught how to prepare different foods produced in the cold kitchen, including cheese-making, smoked and cured foods, salads and salad
The AGA Gymnastics Training Center is a sprawling complex of more than 10,000 square feet nestled between I-75 and U.S. 23, just south of Hill Road in Grand Blanc. On most days, especially in the late afternoon, the facility hums with activity. Aspiring athletes by the hundreds – of all abilities, from pre-school through high
Born and raised in Flint, Andrew Ranville began pursuing his artistic education in college. He started studying graphic design, but soon felt that something was missing. “After my first semester of going down the graphic design track, I realized I was much more interested and engaged with projects that were my own, as opposed to
