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Finding Lasting Relief from Headaches

Finding Lasting Relief from Headaches

Sep 8, 2025
Headaches are one of the most common health complaints, ranging from mild tension to debilitating migraines. They can interfere with work, family, and daily activities. At Active Wellness, we take a holistic,...
Pinky Finger Numbness and Tingling? It Could Be This Nerve!

Pinky Finger Numbness and Tingling? It Could Be This Nerve!

Aug 25, 2025
The ulnar nerve is the second most commonly entrapped nerve in the body (with the median nerve being the most common). Ulnar nerve entrapment, sometimes called ulnar neuropathy, happens when this nerve becomes...
Fall Sports and Teen Athletes:

Fall Sports and Teen Athletes:

How to Stay Healthy All Season Long

Aug 11, 2025
Fall is one of the busiest and most exciting times for teen athletes. From Friday night football games to Saturday morning cross-country meets, the fall sports season is packed with practices, games, and travel....
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Top Advice for Selecting Your Next Mattress

Have you ever woken up with a sore back or neck? It could be from your mattress. If you want to upgrade your...
Abel Shaw
December 12, 2022
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Des Moines Area Health Focus

Dr. Zac Watkins
Olivia Whitlow
October 3, 2022
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Keep Joints Healthy with These 7 Tips

Most people don’t give much thought to their joints until they start to notice symptoms of wear, but prevention is...
Abel Shaw
September 5, 2022
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Des Moines Area Health Focus

with Dr. Shannon Bauman
Olivia Whitlow
August 23, 2022
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Healthy Back to School Tips

With school just around the corner, students will be back in the classroom shortly. The beginning of a new school...
Abel Shaw
August 8, 2022
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Is This Causing Your Hand Pain?

Is This Causing Your Hand Pain? Pain In the hands can be caused by multiple different factors. Trauma, genetics,...
Ryan Donahue
June 29, 2022
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Diagnosing the Cause of Your Leg Pain

Irritation to the sciatic nerve can happen due to a traumatic injury or as the result of repetitiveuse. Before...
Abel Shaw
May 18, 2022
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Vary Your Veggies With Veggies Made Great with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

Adding an extra serving of vegetables to your weekly menu may have been a New Year’s resolution – but have you...
March 21, 2022
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The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We Evaluate

The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We EvaluatePatients commonly present with foot and ankle problems to our office. We...
Abel Shaw
March 10, 2022
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Master This Essential Movement

The hip consists of a “ball-and-socket” joint that is formed between the femoral head and theacetabulum, a part of...
Abel Shaw
February 23, 2022