What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common back ailment that affects approximately 1 in 10 adults in the United States. It is most prevalent in people between the ages of 25 and 45. Sciatica is characterized by a shooting pain that originates in the lower back and travels down through the hip, buttock, and back […]
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 […]
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has afflicted more people in the last 20 years than ever. Some doctors attribute the increase to the pollutants in the air, the changes in the modern diet, and lack of adequate ventilation in homes. According to the Mayo Clinic, asthma symptoms vary by individuals and may be […]
Did you know that the word doctor literally means teacher? I take that part of my job seriously and I have been teaching my patients about the fundamentals of good health and healthy lifestyle for nearly 3 decades. When it was clear to me that pseudo-science and scare tactics surrounding covid were being used to control […]
When you think of tone, you probably think of the bass and treble controls on your stereo. These tonal controls affect which sound frequencies you hear. Boost the treble and the sound is thin, with little detail. Boost the bass and the sound becomes muffled, losing its sparkle and focus. Too much or too little […]
Antibody testing will help health experts better assess how many people contracted the novel coronavirus. After weeks of sheltering in place, Americans are asking how soon we can return to more normal life outside our homes. Much of the answer might be in a test. The first phase of testing has been about determining who has COVID-19. […]
It’s easy to see how heavy lifting and physical labor can contribute to back pain and other spinal problems. Yet millions of us will sit at our jobs and can suffer similar kinds of back problems. With the stay at home order still in effect, millions more of us find ourselves working from a computer […]
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 […]
Natural medicine is winning out over the coronavirus! There are no natural products with proven clinical efficacy against the coronavirus, but there are several that make a lot of sense to provide general support. Here are some of the best considerations: Vitamin C Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients. It […]
In the wake of the Covid-19 Crisis and the panic that has followed, it’s important to manage and reduce stress so that it doesn’t make you sick! I know! I get it! It’s so tempting to stay glued to the news looking for hope or new information, but it seems the news is just feeding […]