Causes of pain
Pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit my office for treatment. That said, I thought I’d write a little bit on the topic. Interestingly, pain …
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Stress and joint pain
It is not uncommon for patients to report that their joint pain becomes exacerbated during stressful times. There are many known, and probably many to be discovered, different reasons …
Whole-food versus synthetic (isolated) supplements
Very often, though not always, I find that patients require nutritional supplements in order to achieve noticeable and measurable results in their presenting condition. This is true whether the …
Unwanted side effects of (bioidentical) hormone replacement therapy
The use of bioidentical hormones got a lot of press after Suzanne Somers (Three’s Company cast member and promoter of the ThighMaster™) began touting them as an alternative to …
Natural treatment for urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common and most prevalent in females. The reason they are more common in females is basically because of the difference in anatomy between …
Collagen – the most abundant protein
In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of protein and how much one should consume on a daily basis. Now I’m going to be a bit more …
Nutrients for healthy bones
Bone is living, growing tissue that is constantly remodeling. It is continuously breaking down and rebuilding, essentially replacing itself as most tissues in the body. In order to properly …
Bursitis
A bursa is fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion; and lies between a tendon (or muscle) and bone, which allows for virtually “frictionless” movement between these structures. When …
3 tips to consider when taking essential fatty acid supplements
Over the years there has been a lot of hype about the health benefits of taking omega-3 fatty acids (particularly flax seed and fish oil). And rightfully so, as …
Omega-3 fatty acids: flaxseed oil or fish oil?
Essential fatty acids, or omega-3’s and omega 6’s as they are also known, are necessary for a number of different functions in the body. They are labeled “essential” because …