· 5 min read
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, but its impact on our overall well-being is far from small. The thyroid plays a crucial role in regulating numerous bodily functions, including metabolism, energy production, and hormone balance. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to various health issues. The […]
· 5 min read
Have you considered trying yoga stretches for sciatica pain relief? If you’re suffering from the pain of sciatica, like I have intermittently for years, you know just how much it can hold up your daily life and prevent you from doing the things you love. You may be able to find relief with this yoga […]
· 5 min read
Headaches always seem to strike when it’s least convenient. The morning of an important presentation at work, in the middle of your family vacation, or just when you are about to head out to celebrate running your first half marathon. No matter what, they ruin your plans. Headaches can make it difficult to concentrate on […]
· 6 min read
Every single day I encounter patients who are suffering from some form of stress-related illness. They have typically been feeling this way for an extended period and have realized that it is not normal to feel tired, lethargic, moody, anxious and unmotivated. It is my role as a practitioner to find the cause of their […]
· 6 min read
Peanuts, gluten, pollen, bees… those are usually the first words that pop into people’s heads when they think of allergies. Well, the condition in question today is definitely one of the stranger ones we’ve covered. You’ll see why in a sec. Have you ever come home from a brisk walk in the cold air, went […]
· 4 min read
Sometimes our eyes twitch, it happens, you may not even notice a twitch here or there. This is caused by involuntary muscle contractions around the eyes, called myokymia. This issue commonly comes and goes without recognition, though, some cases can extend for weeks or even months. You may be wondering: why is my eye twitching? […]
· 2 min read
We know the basic steps to keeping a young, healthy brain: eat healthy, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. Our brain health may also be influenced by an unexpected source — our second brain. Within the walls of our digestive system is the gut, or the “second brain,” which contains bacteria that could help mold our brain […]
· 8 min read
Poor circulation is a common problem caused by a number of conditions. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes, obesity, smoking, and Raynaud’s disease are some of the many causes of poor circulation (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Reduced blood flow can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, muscle cramps, numbness, digestive issues, and coldness in the […]
· 5 min read
A cervicogenic headache (also referred to as CGH) is a headache classified by a dull pain that starts from the neck and radiates across the back of the head up towards the temples. The pain may even spread across the forehead and around the eyes or ears [1]. Unlike migraines, a CGH isn’t a throbbing […]
· 4 min read
Nothing celebrates summer more than a day at the pool with freshly blended margaritas. That’s what Courtney Fallon and her family planned for the Memorial Day weekend, oblivious to the painful condition Courtney was about to receive. The family spent the first day of their vacation relaxing by the pool. Courtney volunteered to mix everyone’s […]
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If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to more about the F-word no one likes talking about – fibromyalgia, the mysterious chronic pain disorder that many people suffer from, silently. Because the list of symptoms varies so widely from person to person, doctors run the risk of misdiagnosing the problem or even overlooking it […]
· 10 min read
Today we’re living in a world full of aches and pains, physically, mentally and emotionally. I too often hear the words ‘getting old sucks’ as people reach for the closest pill bottle. While getting older does change the dynamics of our bodies, there’s more influences than just that for most of our complaints. Even more […]
