March 2018

If you’ve experienced the continued inability to fall asleep or staying asleep then you are already familiar with the disorder known as insomnia and the effects it can have on your physical and mental health. Insomnia continues to be a public health issue in the United States, with around 50 to 70 million people exhibiting […]

Individuals with depression and mood disorders looking for a natural way to relieve their symptoms may find a promising solution in acupuncture. Several factors, including poor nutrition, injury, stress, or a change in environment can disrupt the movement of an energy force known as Qi in Chinese medicine. This energy moves throughout the body via

Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis prevents a lot of people, particularly seniors, from being mobile. The dilemma is that it is even more important for those who are advanced in their years to stay active. Despite this pressing need, it can be an excruciating task to stay mobile while in the midst of severe knee

April is National Stress Awareness Month, so a chain of American health clubs conducted a survey to find out the average individual’s stress levels and stress-related habits. Survey results showed that over 70% of Americans suffer from stress and that work-related and financial issues are their primary concern. Many turn to workout sessions and meditation

Back pain is a normal occurrence, and 8 out of 10 Americans will experience it at some point in their lives. There are many external factors that cause the pain, but there are also numerous treatment options for it. One such option is PRP. Studies reveal that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy could stimulate healing.

Thyroid hormonal imbalance results in either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Both disorders involve the production of abnormal amounts of thyroid hormones; the first condition has to do with too much thyroxine, while the latter has to do with too little. Both conditions can cause unpleasant symptoms that may affect your everyday life. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include

Our liver is one of the hardest working organs in our body. It processes all things coming in our body including food, drink, toxins from the environment the medication we take, and it produces bile to help with food digestion. Without a fully functioning liver, your body will start to decline in many ways. Up

As it helps athletes quickly recover from certain injuries, the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) prolotherapy has become an emerging treatment in sports medicine. High-profile athlete, Tiger Woods, for instance, shared he received four PRP treatments following a knee surgery and had a surprisingly fast recovery. Is PRP Only for the Athletes? This treatment, however, isn’t only

Do you suffer from recurring joint or back pains? You may need to detox, as too many toxins in your body may be causing those pains. Detoxification often involves a radical change in one’s diet. Depending on the current state of your health, diet, stress level, exercise regimen, as well as medical history, you may

With needles as one of the hallmarks of acupuncture, it’s hard for a patient not to ask about pain. Injections are generally seen as a painful experience, and acupuncture is sometimes associated with the discomfort of an injection. Many people are still not acquainted with the method and benefits of acupuncture; as such, questions will