Dr. Kestner: Some curious facts about your neighbors Most of us don’t really know much about the people living next door or down the street. DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Seven tips to avoid mental decline Mental health is declining in America and around the world. Dr. Mark Kestner

Dr. Kestner: Human brain filled with mysteries DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Let's cast 2010 challenges, predictions DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Is alcohol good or bad? MARK KESTNER - 1 opinion posted

Dr. Kestner: Lessons learned from Ellie and her Papaw DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: 7 tips for headache-free holiday DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Enthusiastic headache relief DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Choose perfect gifts this Christmas DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Pest control, pepper spray & pain relief DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Chronic inflammation will probably be what kills you DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Some assisted living centers combine quality care, caring DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: This lady had a itchy problem DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Want to live longer? Eat Smarter! DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 1 opinion posted

Dr. Kestner: Some progress in pain management… DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 1 opinion posted

Dr. Kestner: Are you a “victim” of the new epidemic? DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: A friendly bacteria you should know

Dr. Kestner: There’s a fungus among us I am dreadfully regretful to bring you this news. There is no way to say it except to just say it. OK, here goes: Your body is hosting a fungus. DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 1 opinion posted

Dr. Kestner: A simple invention to save lives

Dr. Kestner: Seven living well tips to save you thousands

Dr. Kestner: Unique suggestions for parents sending kids back to school DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Ten tips that may help reduce arthritis pain DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: “New” arthritis treatment method may be 5,000 years old DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: European murder mystery reveals clues to acupuncture origins

Dr. Kestner: Cinnamon therapy for cholesterol, blood sugar, memory and arthritis?

Conclusion: Why your smoke detectors may fail when you need them most DR. MARK KESTNER, Post columnist

Dr. Kestner: Meet my new best friend, my urologist! DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 2 opinions posted

Dr. Kestner: Why I am so proud of our Murfreesboro community 2 opinions posted

Dr. Kestner: Bat poop? In Mascara? You’re kidding, right? DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Tips for preparing for spring Seven tips to help you prepare for spring Dr. Mark Kestner

Dr. Kestner: This year’s award for most sinister dietary fat goes to…

Dr. Kestner: Spend your time polishing apples, not bananas

Dr. Kestner: Healthy dining choices in Murfreesboro Asian restaurants 9 opinions posted

Dr. Kestner: What kind of doctor should you see for headaches? DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 2 opinions posted

Dr. Kestner: What miracle product can help muscle spasms, headaches, heart palpitations and improve sleep? DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Will you be attending the New Year’s ‘Possum Drop? DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: A story of three modern wise men DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 2 opinions posted

Dr. Kestner: Five reminders that have nothing to do with Thanksgiving DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist - 1 opinion posted

Dr. Kestner: The first female (physician) in the White House DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner:Experiencing chronic pain? You could be lacking essential vitamin D DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: Want to know about vitamin C? Ask an expert! DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist

Dr. Kestner: It’s not the heat; it’s the lack of humidity I ran into a lady at a hardware store last week looking at humidifiers. I struck up a conversation with her. BY DR. MARK KESTNER

Dr. Kestner: For More Effective Relaxation, Try Recreation A regular patient came into the office a few months ago. By DR. MARK KESTNER

A very special delivery just in time for Christmas As every expectant parent knows, making the right choices for your child begins before birth. This past year I was expecting my first child whose birth was due on Christmas. Dr. Mark Kestner - 1 opinion posted

For chronic knee pain, is WD-40 or 3-in-1 best? While WD-40 can be used in a thousand ways around the house, please do not use it for joint pain. By Dr. Mark Kestner

Everybody needs a cheerleader As I watched a football game last week, I spent a few minutes thinking about the role of all the event participants that didn’t happen to be football players. by DR. MARK KESTNER

Do you have an inner genius? A savant is a rare individual that possesses an extraordinary ability to perform mental tasks that seem superhuman. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Dr. Kestner: Say goodbye to polio If you are younger than 60 you may never have observed first-hand the devastating effects of the disease known as polio. You may have heard of polio but the mention of the disease doesn’t evoke fear, as it once did for parents everywhere. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Is common sense really that common? Do you talk to strangers any more? BY DR. MARK KESTNER - 2 opinions posted

A surprising health risk to your child or grandchild As a parent or grandparent your first instinct concerning your children is to protect them. By DR. MARK KESTNER

Dr. Kestner: Was this man’s tailbone pain all in his head? This is the story of a patient I never met. I learned of his story through another doctor. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Independence Day healthcare … colonial style If you are like most Americans, you have had occasion to be critical of the state of today’s healthcare system. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

She thought she had a 'rotator cuff,' and she was right! Not too long ago a patient came into the office with her arm held closely to her side in a protective posture. I asked her what I could do for her. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Dr. Kestner: Can the boom-boom-boom from car stereos damage your hearing? There you sit: in your home, in your car at a traffic signal, or in your business. BY Dr. MARK KESTNER

An important medical test you can do at home Medical tests can be time consuming, expensive and downright uncomfortable. BY Dr. MARK KESTNER

How to tell if you have become radioactive I have to admit that I have now added a new item to my list of things to stay awake worrying about: a radioactive landfill a few miles from my house. By Dr. MARK KESTNER - 1 opinion posted

You might be amazed by your own transformation A 30-something man (aka "Joe") was in my office several years ago. by DR. MARK KESTNER - 1 opinion posted

What did this man do wrong to make his pain worse? A middle age man came to see me using a cane to walk. I didn't have to ask if he had a spinal problem; he was leaning 20 degrees to the left and a little forward when he walked in the door. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

How do we heal from the Virginia Tech shootings? None of us were prepared for the breaking news that would catch us all off guard Monday, April 16, 2007. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Ever say this phrase? Oh, my aching feet! My work focuses on helping people with joint, muscle and nerve pain, all over the body. I have been treating a lot of feet lately. By DR. MARK KESTNER

My father ... the proactive patient My father has played many roles during his life: son, brother, husband, father, businessman, Bible teacher, friend, entrepreneur, and counselor. He has relished each of these roles and accepted each one with great enthusiasm and sense of purpose. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

An alternative medicine you may have tried … prayer During the course of my career in helping patients overcome pain, injury, illness, and disability, it seems I have encountered people from nearly every circumstance. Whether wealthy or poor, robust or weakened, intelligent or simple, we all have some human traits in common. By Dr. MARK KESTNER - 1 opinion posted

Could homeopathy help your allergies? One of the most fascinating topics I have delved into while studying alternative healthcare solutions is a concept known as homeopathy. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

What does alternative medicine mean? There has been a lot of media buzz lately about alternative medicine. The types of care that are labeled as alternative include a wide array of procedures and approaches. In the coming weeks, I will tell you more about various treatments that are considered to be alternative. To see what is alternative, let's first look at what is considered traditional. By Dr. Mark Kestner March 4, 2007 - 3 opinions posted

Dr. Kestner: Tennessean discovers unusual cure for hiccups Tennessee has contributed Presidents, war heroes, entertainers, athletes, and many other notables to the country and the world. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Should it be cold hands – cold heart? Have you ever heard that expression, "cold hands - warm heart"? By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Can you trust your doctor? Remember TV's Marcus Welby, M.D.? (My staff just asked me, "Who is Marcus Welby?") When I was growing up, that is what I imagined doctors were like universally. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Does acupuncture really work? A patient came into the clinic to inquire about acupuncture. By Dr. MARK KESTNER

Are you sleeping like a baby? Then change One of the surest signs that my patients are getting better is when they report that they are sleeping better. Restful sleep is so precious to those that have been missing it. By DR. MARK KESTNER - 1 opinion posted

What causes your indigestion? Quick, tell me what organ or part of your body is responsible for proper digestion. Dr. Mark Kestner

Aaaaaah, stretching can make you feel better If you are over 20, and I suspect that you are, you will identify with this week's article. If you have ever awoke with stiffness or acutely realized that you can't turn or bend a certain way, this article is for you. By Dr. Mark Kestner

It's Your Body: Will bird flu affect Middle Tennessee? DR. MARK KESTNER, Post Columnist