by Mary Opfer | Nov 4, 2014 | Main
We have all heard of the thyroid, but many of us may not know exactly what it does. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front part of the neck. Although, it is small it is a major gland that affects nearly every organ in the body. It’s part of...
by Mary Opfer | Oct 1, 2014 | Main
I can remember when I was about 5 years old seeing the open back truck filled with fresh fruits and veggies coming down the street. This old man would be yelling from the truck “potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers”. The truck stopped in front of our house and my dad gave me...
by Mary Opfer | Sep 28, 2014 | Main
What is so special about the apple that it claims it will keep a doctor away? After all, this is apple season in the Hudson Valley, a very local experience. This week I just wanted to remind you how good apples are for you as well as tell you about some of top...
by Mary Opfer | Sep 20, 2014 | Main
As a person on the sidelines of many games particularly basketball, I have seen many players have to come to a halt because of the muscle cramp they are experiencing. Have you ever experienced one of these cramps in the middle of the night? They can be extremely...
by Mary Opfer | Sep 20, 2014 | Main
We have all heard of the thyroid, but many of us may not know exactly what it does. The thyroid is a small organ located in the front part of the neck. Although, it is small it is a major gland that affects nearly every organ in the body. It’s part of the...
by Mary Opfer | Jul 30, 2014 | Main
I am always looking to protect my skin with sunscreen or moisturizers containing sunscreen, even in the winter. Being fair skinned and blue eyes I am a target for sunspots and skin cancers of all types. My mother had skin cancer in her later years and always...
