Archive for the 2013
There are MANY different types of headaches,
of which migraines are a common type. This discussion will concentrate
on some unique characteristics that are associated with migraine
headaches. This information may help you understand what type of
headache you’re having. A unique feature of migraine headaches is that
prior to the start of the headache, [..]
As stated last month, the prevalence of low back pain
(LBP) is REALLY high! In fact, it’s the second most common cause of
disability among adults in the United States (US) and a very common
reason for lost days at work. The total cost of back pain in the US,
including treatment and lost productivity, [..]
In Part 1, we discussed dietary approaches for the cancer patient
such as the Paleo or “caveman” diet, the Mediterranean Diet, and the
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). We also began the
discussion of how to supplement the diet to optimize health
for the cancer patient with a firm warning that these approaches DO [..]
Whiplash
is a non-medical term typically describing what happens to the head and
neck when a person is struck from behind in a motor vehicle collision.
Let’s look at some basic facts about whiplash:Before cars, trains were the main source of whiplash and was called “railroad spine.”Better
terms for whiplash injuries include “cervical
acceleration-deceleration” (CAD) [..]
Confirming the diagnosis of fibromyalgia
(FM) is challenging, as there are no blood tests to verify accuracy of
the diagnosis like so many other disorders. However, blood tests are
needed when FM is suspected to “rule in/out” something else that may be
mimicking FM symptoms. Also, FM is often associated with other disorders
that are [..]
The goal of any treatment approach for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(CTS) is to return the patient to normal. That means addressing all
OTHER health-related conditions that can cause CTS such as diabetes,
hypothyroidism, birth control pill use, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis
(and many of the other related arthritic-like disorders), as well as
double or multiple crush [..]
Neck pain
represents a major problem for people throughout the world with
considerable negative impact on individuals, families, communities,
healthcare systems, and businesses. In fact, it's estimated that up to
70% of the general population will have neck pain at some point in life.
Recovery within the year from neck pain ranges between 33% and [..]
Low back pain
(LBP) is the second most common cause of disability in the United
States (US) and a very common reason for lost days at work with an
estimated 149 million days of work lost each year. The total cost
associated with this is astronomical at between $100-200 billion/yr, of
which 2/3rds are due [..]
With the side effects related to cancer treatments, why not try to
enhance our body’s ability to “fight"? The use of nutrition-based
treatment is NOT to be misunderstood as a standalone treatment, but
rather, as an adjunct treatment alongside convention cancer management,
varying by the type of cancer. With that said, what are some dietary [..]
Whiplash
is, by definition, the rapid acceleration followed by deceleration of
the head causing the neck to “crack like a whip” forwards and backwards
at a rate so fast that the muscles cannot react quickly enough to
control the motion. As reported last month, if a collision occurs in an
automobile and the head rests [..]