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Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that has been used in some form for about 2,500 years. The practice, a primary modality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), involves inserting thin needles into specific points on your body to promote balance and alleviate various health issues. While many people turn to...
Lymphatic massages have gained popularity in recent years as more news outlets and celebrities tout the benefits of the practice. The primary purpose of this type of massage, which differs from a relaxation or sports-type massage, is to detoxify your body by draining lymph fluid buildup. Another primary purpose is...
Chronic pain, defined as pain on most days or every day over the past three months, is more common than you may think. In fact, more people experience chronic pain than other widespread health conditions, including diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. About 51 million adults in the United States experience chronic pain. Chronic...
Microneedling has gained popularity in recent years as a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that can improve the appearance of your skin. It involves using tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries on your skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting skin rejuvenation. This noninvasive procedure can treat a variety of skin issues, including...
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Almost all young people in the US experience acne. For most people, fortunately, acne subsides by their 30s. However, some people continue to get acne, also called pimples, into their 40s and 50s. Recent studies show that cases of adult acne...
Dehydration is more than thirst. It means your body has lost or used more fluids than it’s taking in and, as a result, your body doesn’t have enough fluids or water to function properly. Being dehydrated can have significant negative effects on your body and overall health. It can affect your...
Hormone therapy (sometimes called hormone replacement therapy or HRT) can provide a lot of benefits for your health. Generally, you’ll feel better and more vital when you’re taking hormones because every part of your body is affected by them. But there’s a bigger question to consider when choosing hormone therapy,...
Dextrose prolotherapy is a newer alternative therapy that calls for injections of saline or sugar into areas of your body that need healing. Both saline and sugar are believed to be irritants, which leads your body to react by stimulating your natural healing process. Dextrose prolotherapy isn’t appropriate for every...
If you’ve never had a chiropractic adjustment before, you may wonder what it feels like. Your first treatment will hopefully turn into a long-term working relationship with your chiropractor, in which the two of you work together as a true team in charge of promoting your best health. Chiropractic adjustments provide many...
Your posture can play a key role in improving your overall health. You may not think about it very often, but your posture keeps your spine intact as you move throughout your life. Your spine helps you to stand and supports your entire frame. But you may not know about...
Maybe you regularly seek alternatives to your physical health but you still rely on mainstream medicine for your mental health. While we certainly wouldn’t recommend that you just stop taking any medicine you’ve been prescribed, there are indeed better ways to deal with it. Just like with your physical health,...
If you’re looking to give your immune system a boost, you’re not alone. In this cold and flu season, many of us start to feel a bit rundown. You might wonder how to give your body an immune booster that will actually work. The Myers’ cocktail IV therapy is a...
If you’ve been dealing with knee pain, you probably already know that it’s often difficult to treat. You may have tried taking over-the-counter pain relievers or even yoga stretches, but you haven’t gotten much relief. Knee pain is often a very common symptom of osteoarthritis. When you have osteoarthritis, your...
Pain is always a sign that something is wrong in your body. It’s uncomfortable and unpleasant, to say the very least. But how you experience pain has a wide variety of possible causes. Sometimes, pain may be sharp and acute, especially if you’ve suffered a traumatic injury. But in other...
If you’ve injured one or more of the discs in your spine, you’re most likely in a significant amount of pain. Your family doctor wants to prescribe pills, which are probably narcotics, but you’re nervous about the risk of addiction. You may have heard about chiropractic care for resolving your back problems,...
Knee pain is unfortunately very common as you get older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 22.7% of adults in the United States have symptoms of at least one type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type, and your knee is the most common location. Your knees are especially...
You may be wondering about naturopathic medicine, if it actually works, and how. The good news is that it does work. How it works is based on six principles that guide the practice. Naturopathic medicine works on a fundamentally different basis than the traditional, mainstream medicine with which you may be...
You may think of going to the chiropractor when you’re suffering from painful back or neck issues, but might not think about it that much the rest of the time. You may not realize that chiropractic adjustments have benefits for your overall health at any time. Regular chiropractic adjustments aren’t just something...
What you eat has a profound impact on every aspect of your physical and emotional health. You may not realize the wide range of effects nutrition can have on your body in every way. Healthy nutrition is an essential component of naturopathic medicine. It’s easier to notice if your health...
There are a lot of myths about osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. And what you don’t know might actually hurt you. The more you know about osteoarthritis, the more empowered you are to treat it. Osteoarthritis is a very common disorder, affecting 1 in 4 people in the...
Naturopathic medicine believes at its root that your body knows how to heal itself. It’s a holistic type of treatment that takes into account your entire body and all of its systems. Rather than just prescribing medications to cover up your symptoms, a naturopath looks for their root causes. Naturopathic...
If you have chronic back pain, you’re far from alone. Nearly 65 million Americans report having had a recent episode of back pain, with eight percent of them having chronic back pain. This often disabling condition leads to countless days of missed work and limits your activities. While you may...
Your hormone levels naturally change as you get older. Men may experience declining testosterone levels and women have lower estrogen and progesterone levels, especially as they approach menopause. These hormones can dramatically affect your sex drive and sexual health. But the good news is you don’t have to live with...
If your thyroid is out of balance, it can have major effects on your entire health. Women are 5-8 times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. And as you get older, you’re more likely to have hormone problems. Several things can cause your thyroid to become imbalanced. But...
It’s understandable that depression might sneak up on you. Perhaps you’re feeling in a bit of a low mood after changes at work or the loss of a relationship. But before long, that mood can turn into full-blown depression. Leaving your depression untreated is a big problem, though. It has...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...