Regenerative Cell Therapy and Age-Related Degeneration
During the aging process, we are all forced to deal with the natural degeneration of our bodies. However, we each experience different levels of degeneration and choose to fight our […]
Thyroid: Advanced Testing
In a normally functioning body, Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) are hormones produced by the thyroid gland. They help control the rate at which the body uses energy and are […]
Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Self-Diagnosis
With gluten-free dining options proliferating and a constant stream of new milk substitutes on the grocery shelf, it would seem that diagnosis of food allergies and intolerances are on the […]
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
An electromyogram (EMG) gauges the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. Nerve conduction studies (NCS) measure how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals. […]
Plantar Fasciopathy: When Orthotics and Night Splints Aren’t Enough
Plantar fasciitis (more accurately called plantar fasciopathy) is a painful thickening of the plantar fascia or the thick band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. It is […]
The Neurostimulation Procedure
According to St. Jude Medical, “Chronic pain affects approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide—more than heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. In the U.S., estimated costs include 515 million workdays lost […]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia- BPH: Alternative Therapies
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called BPH, benign prostatic hypertrophy, or benign prostatic obstruction, is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. As the […]
Joint Inflammation and Pain: Ultrasound Guided Injections vs Blind (or Landmark) Guided Injections
Treatments for joint pain have multiplied as medical technology has advanced. One such advance is the replacement of traditional “blind” or landmark-guided injections (LMG) with innovative ultrasound-guided injections (USG) to […]
Thyroid Management with Compounded T3T4
Thyroid management: American Thyroid Association asserts, “more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.” And, “an estimated 20 million Americans have some form […]
Review: “The Dawning Age of Genetic Testing for Sports Injuries”
Most athletes view injuries as small obstacles that they must face now and again. Everyone takes a knock or two. But, some athletes face more obstacles than others. Studies show […]