by admin | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
Sleep is a funny thing. Too much or too little sleep can lead to a host of health problems. It’s strange how something we’ve been practicing since before we were born can be so complicated. Different sleep positions can affect our rest and how good we feel...
by admin | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog
At Mountain Peaks Family Practice we believe in “total health”; that means taking care of our bodies, but also exercising our minds and managing our emotions. A combination of daily mental and physical stimulation is necessary for achieving total health....
by admin | Aug 26, 2015 | Blog
As much as we all need one, there is no cure for stress. No matter how many stressful situations we overcome, there will always be more to deal with. The key to living stress free is learning how to manage your stress levels through simple breathing exercises and...
by admin | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog
Have you taken a good look at the sky lately? Things are looking gloomy out there; and that could mean adverse health effects. You may experience some kind of air pollution-related symptoms already, such as: watery eyes, coughing or wheezing. These irritating symptoms...
by admin | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog
Although we hate to admit it, summer is coming to an end, and children need to prepare for their return to school. That means shopping for new clothes, buying school supplies, and of course, getting vaccines. Following the recommended immunization schedule by the...
by admin | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog
Though intense overexposure to sunlight can lead to burns and even skin cancer, did you know that a moderate amount of the vitamin D vitamin provided by sunlight can promote bone growth and prevent illnesses such as breast and colon cancer, inflammation, multiple...
