Most allergy seasons in the US are during spring and summer, with spring being the worst as plants are blooming. But, with our warmer weather and long summers here in South West Florida, flowers can bloom longer and continue producing pollen long after their Northern cousins have stopped. So, if you’re wondering, “What is the […]
Anytime of year is the right time to make a decision to strive for a wellness lifestyle. It doesn’t have to be at the beginning of the year, and it doesn’t have to be a major change; in fact, when choosing to make the “wellness change”, sometimes, smaller is better. The definition of “start” is […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that is not as straightforward as other illnesses. The symptoms can often mimic other conditions, including some that are quite serious, so they must all be ruled out before a diagnosis of CFS can be determined. Over the past 3 decades, I have helped countless patients diagnosed with […]
Did you know…Two of the top three reasons for visits to medical offices, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms are for treatment of neck pain and low back pain? If I can assist in keeping the medical establishments able to focus on the respiratory illness in front of them and keep patients who are seeking pain […]
Dry Needling or Acupuncture is done by the insertion of acupuncture needles in what are known as ashi points. Ashi (pronounced Ah-Shee) points are an integral part of the complete system of acupuncture known to well trained qualified Acupuncturists. Click Here For A Dry Needling Video Demonstration Needling the ashi points (aka trigger points) is […]
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“Shoot for the moon. If you miss, you’ll still reach the stars. Because resolutions are often health-related, I want to help patients follow through with them. I have gathered techniques from recent research to help you establish objectives that will stay around way past January. Read on for tips on creating and sticking with […]
Cortisone – Not So Safe Cortisone injections for hip and knee pain lead to more complications than previously thought, research has found. The anti-inflammatory jabs are used by athletes to mask pain, and to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis. But the study by Boston University School of Medicine found that the treatment could speed up a joint’s […]
What is Tendonitis? Tendonitis is a condition that occurs when a tendon that connects bone to muscle is injured, overused, or used improperly. The result is inflammation, pain and sometimes swelling. In the case of an injury where the tendon is stressed or otherwise injured, the soft tissues around the area may also become swollen […]
Whether you’re suffering from fibromyalgia pain, pain due to knee osteoarthritis, or any other chronic pain for that matter, one excellent drug-free method of relief that I recommend is acupuncture. No matter the source of the pain, and to what degree, Acupuncture may the answer you’ve been looking for. The success of this alternative to […]