Monthly Archives: August 2008

Water Rights and Diabetes

The New York Times reports that Native American Indians in Arizona have negotiated an agreement that will begin to reverse the loss of water rights which in turn destroyed their ability to farm and provide their families with healthy food.  … Continue reading

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Fat Cells from Obese People are “Stressed”

We’ve been aware for some time of the relationship between obesty and type 2 Diabetes.  In a recent issue of “Diabetes” researchers from Temple University School of Medicine report finding differences and deficits in the fat cells of the obese.  … Continue reading

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Sharon Featured in the Hampton Union

Lara Bricker, a very bright and talented neighbor of mine has written an article that is a pretty accurate account of what ACMS is all about.  I hope you’ll take a moment to read it and share with anyone you … Continue reading

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Meditation at Portsmouth Hospital Wellness Center

Sharon M. O’Connor, RN, is now part of Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s Community Exercise Program. JoAnn Brooks, DPT, MPH, OCS is the prime mover in developing a program balancing physical exercise and a peaceful state of mind.  There is circuit training, yoga, Tai Chi, … Continue reading

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Daily Om Review Corrected

    Daily Om reviews “Creating Optimal Health and Wellness” a guided imagery CD by Sharon M. O’Connor, RN, CEO of Atlantic Complementary Medical Solutions, LLC, of Hampton, NH. Sharon O’Connor is a gifted hypnotherapist who has done amazing work … Continue reading

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Sign of the Times?

I read with great sadness the CNN Headlines about a 3 year old boy whose mom was so stressed as she drove to her job in the early morning that she forgot to drop him off at daycare.  When she … Continue reading

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Diabetes and Weight Loss

There’s good news for Diabetics in a recent study by Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research which  reports that people with Type 2 Diabetes who lose weight, especially soon after the disease is diagnosed can reduce the toll of the … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer Support Group

There is a fabulous support group for Breast Cancer Survivors that meets at noontime, two Tuesdays a month at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.  I was honored to be part of the group this past Tuesday  and lead a discussion about managing … Continue reading

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