By James B. LaValle R.Ph., D.H.M., D.H.Ph

Wear and tear on the joints seems to be playing a more significant role in our lives, because of our emphasis on active lifestyles and the dietary habits of Western civilization. As the baby boomers continue to age, the importance of prevention must be emphasized so an active lifestyle can be continued.  We will basically discuss the two most common forms of arthritis, namely, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  In either case, good health hygiene and the use of various natural agents can help you cope with and reduce the ongoing effects of arthritis.

And the symptoms are unmistakable when they hit-fever, chills, body aches and pains.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 20% of the population gets the flu on average every year. Although common, it's not to be taken lightly; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and approximately 36,000 people die from flu complications. 
 
Cincinnati-based clinical pharmacist, Jim LaValle, founder of LaValle Metabolic Institute and author of Cracking the Metabolic Code, encourages people to use the following tips this season to stay well:

Coronary heart disease is still the number one killer of Americans.  Though it was once considered to be primarily a cholesterol problem, today we have a much deeper understanding of the contributors to heart disease and therefore to its prevention and the steps can be taken to help reduce your risk.