If you’ve ever had shingles, you can’t forget the pain. Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster) that has been dormant in the body, and tends to gravitate to the nerve endings. When it flares along these nerve roots, the pain is inexpressible. While there are medications available to help the pain, many […]
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Approximately 12 million Americans suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest in an effort to relieve these feelings. RLS sensations are often described
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Sinus congestion and other sinus problems are very common, but as with any symptom, they are a sign of deeper underlying imbalances. Many people have compartmentalized their sinus problems, thinking they are isolated, just one problem they are bound to deal with for life. My new patients are often surprised to hear that we have
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About the age that the “curse of women” comes to a close, men begin what could be a curse for them. The difference is, while women have no choice about having a monthly cycle, men have much control on the health of their prostate. Whether the prostate gland becomes a curse or not is dependent
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Menstrual cramps are not a normal “curse” of the menstrual cycle. They are a sign of an out of balance system. Many times it is caused by a general hormonal imbalance, but many times it is simply some nutritional deficiencies. While NSAIDs can be used to suppress the pain of cramps, there are nutritional alternatives
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Are you suffering from pain? You aren’t alone. Recent studies suggest that more than 6 out of 10 adults over the age of thirty experience chronic pain. Pain is the most common health complaint in the United States and also the most expensive in terms of lost job productivity. It is estimated that $64 billion
Proteins, as well as carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins are not only the building blocks of a healthy body, but necessary for function as well. The body is about 45% protein. Without it, our body cannot regulate, repair, rebuild or protect itself. Protein in our diets is crucial. But not all protein is
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There are an increasing number of neurological disorders surfacing perpetually. What makes this “wiring” in our body go haywire? The brain and the rest of the nervous system is a highly complex, specialized network that is the body’s means of communication with other parts of the body. It directs interactions between and in the body
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If your muscles are stiff, painful, atrophying, or not supporting you during daily activities, take heart – you can restore their health. The more than 600 muscles in your body do everything from make your blood circulate, help you lift things, move around, breathe, talk and even smile. When muscles don’t do their job, it
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diagnosis of multiple sclerosis sends fear racing through the veins of those dispensed with such news. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are approximately 400,000 individuals in the US affected by MS. Worldwide, approximately 2.1 million cases exist. Misdiagnosis is apparently quite common, however. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition of marked erosion
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