The incidence of shingles is about 4 in a thousand in the US. Those who suffer, generally suffer miserably. It is important to know the symptoms, because the sooner you can get treatment, the easier it is to get on top of it, and the faster it should heal. It may start with a tingling […]
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2020 is the year of the rat according to the Chinese zodiac and is forecast to be a strong, prosperous and lucky year for all. I share this merely as a fun tidbit to muse over as I am contemplating the mind boggling advancements we humans have made over the course of several millennia. It
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Last week, a patient of mine asked “Is this Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) real?” Unfortunately, for the millions who suffer, yes!! Too often we are adding yet another disease or syndrome to the ever- burgeoning list of deteriorating health conditions. RLS is one of them. Also called Willis-Ekborn Disease, symptoms include uncomfortable sensations that cause
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Pain affects the lives of millions of people by resulting in frequent missed days from work, needing assistance from co-workers, decreased levels of performance, needing work-site modifications and lost employment opportunities due to inability to meet job demands. Pain can affect home life by necessitating assistance with daily activities such as dressing, cleaning, cooking and
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We hear lots of talk about “Flora” or intestinal bacteria. Or maybe you’ve just heard that we need acidophilus or bifidus to help with digestive disorders. So what is it? We have a natural ecological system in our body referred to as “flora”. This is mostly in our skin and our mucus membranes (mouth, nose,
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Shoulder pain is a common complaint today. It is the third most common complaint regarding musculo-skeletal system pain. Studies show that long term resolution of shoulder complaints are less than 50% when treated with typical medical protocols. 60% failure after one year. Shoulder complaints are generally categorized as: inflammatory conditions, repetitive use, structural causes of
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The foundation of all life is minerals. Minerals provide a rich substance for the life of plants, which then give us, humans, as well as animals, insects, and most life forms, life. When the body is “returned to the dust” what remains are different forms of calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium and silica. But all
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How many times have you said in the last few weeks how bad your memory has become? If you are like most people, it is becoming more and more an issue. Why? It’s not just about getting older. If that were the case, why are kids complaining of that too? The causes of brain fog,
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When a woman enters the time of life when her cycle ceases (menopause), it is supposed to be a time unlike that of any other in her life. It is much different than what we typically experience. It is akin to a rite of passage. It is a time when in earlier history, she is
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Part I These complaints are so common today, that to NOT hear them now seems odd. There are many, many reasons for fatigue, and therefore, a good comprehensive evaluation is necessary if the underlying reason for the fatigue is to be illuminated, and therefore resolved. Unfortunately, the common treatment is to just call it depression
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