Making changes to your lifestyle is difficult. If it weren’t, we wouldn’t have an obesity epidemic in the USA, nor would our estimated health care costs for physical inactivity be exorbitant. Did you know that physical inactivity accounts for roughly 8.7% of America’s health care expenditures or approximately $117 billion per year? According to recent […]
Did you know that bones can become infected? Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone; it’s rare but a very severe condition. Here’s how it could happen. If you have an infection in one part of your body, it could spread through your bloodstream into the bone, or through an open fracture/wound. According to […]
Did you know? Pulse electromagnetic field therapy can help you maintain a healthy weight? Pulse electromagnetic field therapy, an FDA approved treatment, uses electrical energy to conduct a series of magnetic pulses through injured tissue, where each magnetic pulse induces a small electrical signal to accelerate cellular repair. This particular kind of therapy will improve […]
Did you know that anemia is the most common blood disorder? According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, it affects more than 3 million Americans. When a person gets diagnosed with anemia, that means they lack red blood cells. These red blood cells transport hemoglobin, which is an iron-rich protein that attaches to […]
Many people don’t realize that a person at any age can experience cognitive decline, and this kind of disorder isn’t just the result of aging. In addition to old age, cognitive decline can be brought on by toxic or chemical exposure, chemo/radiation therapy, traumatic brain injury, or head trauma, hence, leading to a variety of […]
Is your child a picky eater? Are you a picky eater? If so, you/they might not be picky at all. In fact, you or your child could have Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), also known as a selective eating disorder (SED). When a person has this disorder, they restrict certain foods from their […]
Did you know that Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT) is an excellent treatment not just for humans, but animals (of all sizes) too? The electromagnetic fields stimulate Nitric Oxide, an important molecule that supports healing. This therapy will boost cellular metabolism, and oxygenation of the tissues, nerves, and muscles in animals. Animals have a higher […]
Neurofeedback therapy is highly effective for people who suffer from long term stress. You see, stress is a normal part of life, and something all of us deal with daily. There are two types of stress, the first being acute stress, which can be physical and emotional and is typically event-oriented. It activates our “fight […]
Does your sex life lack drive? Are you having trouble rising to the occasion? If so, don’t worry, you are not alone. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 43% of women and 31% of men suffer from sexual dysfunction, which can be broadly defined as the inability to enjoy sexual intercourse fully. […]
Did you know that glaucoma, which tends to be inherited, is one of the principal causes of blindness in the United States? According to Everyday Health and the American Academy of Ophthalmologists, it’s estimated that 60 million people around the world suffer from Glaucoma. In fact, celebrities such as Bono, Whoopi Goldberg, Ray Charles, and […]