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Dr. VanWingen's Complete Guide to Ankle Sprain Care
Dr. VanWingen's Complete Guide to Ankle Sprain Care
This blog will serve as a users guide for ankle sprains, highlighting some important guidelines as to whether formal medical care is needed.
Read more…Common Causes of Foot Pain: Morton's Neuroma
Common Causes of Foot Pain: Morton's Neuroma
We often take our feet for granted. That is, until something goes wrong with them. Our feet are the foundation of our body and they take us where we want to go. This blog will discuss the cause, care and prevention of Morton's Neuroma.
Read more…Common Causes of Foot Pain - Plantar Fasciitis
Common Causes of Foot Pain - Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia functions to support the foot, which in turn supports the body. Imagine all the force that occurs on this small piece of tissue with each step. Overuse or misuse can cause repeated microscopic tears in the plantar fascia leading to the chronic inflammation of plantar fasciitis.
Read more…Handling Gout
Handling Gout
Dr. Jeff Chamberlain talks about how to handle gout both during an attack and prevention. Host, Gerry Barnaby- Hey, what’s happening? Barnaby here—another HelloLife Moment with my friend and compadre, Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain, who is a family medicine specialist. So, let’s talk about this—gout—because some people have gout, apparently. I…
Read more…How to Handle Arthritis Pain
How to Handle Arthritis Pain
Dr. Jeff Chamberlain talks about how to manage arthritis pain on a daily basis.
Read more…NCCAM Recommendations for Fibromyalgia
NCCAM Recommendations for Fibromyalgia
According to The Centre for Complementary and Integrated Medicine, Western medicine usually offers fibromyalgia patients a combination of antidepressants and graded exercises. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), however, states laboratory studies of most conventional treatments fail to depict sustained and significant responses.
Read more…What is Fibromyalgia?
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is still much of a mystery. Diagnosis is elusive and treatment sporadic, at best. Because the symptoms of fibromyalgia mimic various diseases, it is difficult to get an accurate diagnosis. While widespread pain is still taken into consideration as the first symptom of fibromyalgia, specific points on the body...
Read more…NCCAM Recommendations for CAM and Fibromyalgia
NCCAM Recommendations for CAM and Fibromyalgia
To help fibromyalgia patients in considering CAM, or any other treatment, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) provides a list of guidelines. These should be followed as a means of finding real information and trustworthy care providers.
Read more…What is Tendinitis?
What is Tendinitis?
Muscles are attached and connected to bones by thick cords, also known as tendons. When the tendons become irritated, the inflammation could lead to a common, yet serious condition: tendinitis.
Read more…Fibromyalgia Relief Through Tai Chi
Fibromyalgia Relief Through Tai Chi
Painkillers and muscle relaxants are commonly prescribed for fibromyalgia, but they are not always effective. Now, the New England Journal of Medicine is reporting another possible treatment method: tai chi.
Read more…Why Posture Matters
Why Posture Matters
By recent estimates, 80 percent of adults could use some improvement in their posture. This may not be surprising since most people can be seen slouching or hunched over. It might feel more comfortable at the time, but the long-term effects of poor posture should be enough to make anyone...
Read more…Sprains vs Strains
Sprains vs Strains
Sprains and strains sound alike, and they both have similar symptoms and treatments. Confusion between the two injuries is logical and many people are unsure about the differences in them.
Read more…Natural Treatment for Sore Muscles
Natural Treatment for Sore Muscles
From overtraining to lifting too much, there are many different ways the onset of muscle soreness can occur. It can happen with athletes of all levels, as well as non-athletes in everyday life. Depending on the severity of your soreness, there is a good chance that it can be relieved...
Read more…Are Sandals Bad for Your Feet?
Are Sandals Bad for Your Feet?
Sandals are cool in both fashion and comfort. They might seem like the perfect finish to your comfortable attire, but could sandals be bad for your feet?
Read more…What is Fibromyalgia?
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia means pain in muscles and fibrous tissue. It has been described as feeling like a never-ending flu. In the past, it has been known by many other names such as chronic muscle pain syndrome, fibrositis, tension myalgias and psychogenic rheumatism.
Read more…History of Fibromyalgia
History of Fibromyalgia
Even though Fibromyalgia has been around for hundreds of years, it remains a mystery to this day. It has been known by many different names, like chronic muscle pain syndrome, fibrositis, tension myalgias and psychogenic rheumatism.
Read more…Vitamin K & Age Related Bone Loss (Osteoporosis)
Vitamin K & Age Related Bone Loss (Osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis, also known as age related bone loss, is associated with several changes from the normal architecture of formed bone. The density of bone minerals is decreased, there is a definite misalignments and malformations to the typical micro-architecture, and the amounts and types of proteins are altered.
Read more…IBS & Fibromyalgia: What's The Correlation
IBS & Fibromyalgia: What's The Correlation
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a very common disorder that affects up to 15 of the population. Up to 1 in 5 IBS sufferers also experience fibromyalgia, while up to 70 of fibromyalgia sufferers have IBS.
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