Annapolis Integrative Medicine
Welcome to Annapolis Integrative Medicine!
We are currently accepting new patients.
Can we answer any questions for you?
Annapolis Integrative Medicine
Address
1819 Bay Ridge AveSuite 180
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 266-3613
www.annapolisintegrativemedicine.com
Areas We Service:
Arnold, MD, Churchton, MD, Crofton, MD, Crownsville, MD, Curtis Bay, MD, Davidsonville, MD, Deale, MD, Edgewater, MD, Fort George G Meade, MD, Friendship, MD, Galesville, MD, Gambrills, MD, Gibson Island, MD, Glen Burnie, MD, Hanover, MD, Harmans, MD, Harwood, MD, Millersville, MD, Odenton, MD, Pasadena, MD, Riva, MD, Severn, MD, Severna Park, MD, Shady Side, MD, Tracys Landing, MD, West River, MD, Fort Howard, MD, Sparrows Point, MD, Brooklyn, MD, Dunkirk, MD, North Beach, MD, Owings, MD, Annapolis Junction, MD, Jessup, MD, Rock Hall, MD, Bowie, MD, Glenn Dale, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD, Chester, MD, Grasonville, MD, Queenstown, MD, Stevensville, MD, Bozman, MD, Claiborne, MD, Mcdaniel, MD, Saint Michaels, MD, Sherwood, MD, Tilghman, MD, Wittman, MDAbdominal Pain
Stomach Pain Prevention and Treatment
Abdominal pain is a source of frustration for many people. Whether you're dealing with a mild stomach ache or sharp, distracting pain, it's worth learning about what causes abdominal pain and where to get help. Symptoms of abdominal pain can include things as mild as indigestion, yet can be as troubling as intense pain that lasts days at a time.
Read More
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Causes of Acid Reflux Disease & Treatment for GERD
Many people think of heartburn as a minor health problem, but it can sometimes be a symptom of the more serious ailment known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Commonly referred to as acid reflux disease, GERD is a condition that affects many people worldwide. Despite their prevalence, GERD and acid reflux disease can be treated.
Read More
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Attention Deficit Treatment for Adults & Children
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a general term used by the public and the media to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults.
Read More
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Learn About the Causes & Effects of ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one part of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders grouped into the term ADD - also called Attention Deficit Disorder. For many years, medical professionals considered ADD and ADHD to be separate conditions, but today both are treated the same way.
Read More
Adrenal Fatigue Treatment
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) May Treat Adrenal Fatigue
Your insomnia, body aches, and decreased libido may all be linked to your adrenal glands, which may be struggling to produce cortisol, a crucial hormone that helps regulate your “fight-or-flight” response. When your body is under extreme stress your adrenal glands can begin producing cortisol in disruptive fits and starts. Hormone replacement therapy may balance those levels and improve your symptoms.
Read More
Age Management Services
Preventing the Onset of Illness and Age-Related Diseases
Getting older is a fact of life, and most people believe that aging is just as inevitable. To some extent that's true, but what's also true is that with the proper medical guidance, you can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life well into your golden years. One of the most effective methods for accomplishing this is known as age management.
Read More
Androgen Replacement Therapy
Male Reproductive Hormone Management
An androgen is a hormone or group of hormones which regulate the development and function of the male reproductive system. Androgen is largely produced in the adrenal cortex. Testosterone is one of the most well-known androgens. Testosterone plays a key role in directing the onset of changes during puberty.
Read More
Anemia
Anemia Could be the Root of your Low Energy
We've all had days where we've felt sluggish and in a fog. If these days turn into weeks or longer, anemia may be to blame. While anemia may mimic general exhaustion on the outside, on the inside, however, anemia affects how your blood transports oxygen. A very serious condition.
Read More
Anti-Aging Medicine
Fight Back Against Old Age
Anti-aging medicine employs the latest scientific research, advances in biotechnology, and clinical preventive medicine to slow down conditions associated with aging. Through preventive screenings, early disease detection, prompt intervention, and optimal nutrition, anti-aging physicians help fight and slow down age-related disease and dysfunction.
Read More
Anxiety
Understand the Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
Living with anxiety is a difficult and common problem for many people. Anxiety can range from mild feelings of nervousness or tension to profound, crippling fear or panic attacks that keep you from enjoying life, holding a job or even going outside.
Read More
Anxiety Attack
Understanding Your Body's Stress Response Can Help You Stop Anxiety Attacks
An anxiety attack is an episode in which you experience sudden feelings of terror, which may include an increased heart rate, trembling and difficulty breathing. Learning the right information, such as learning how your symptoms are rooted in your body's natural stress response, can help you to choose methods that may help circumvent or arrest an anxiety attack.
Read More
Arthritis
Rheumatoid and Other Forms
Arthritis is a condition where a joint or several joints become inflamed and painful. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common of these are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read More
Autoimmune Disease
Arthritis, Sclerosis, Diabetes & Other Chronic Diseases
Every cell inside your body has a function. Sometimes, these cells are attacked when your immune system mistakes them for something foreign - something that shouldn't be there. This causes your body's defense system to try to eliminate those cells from the body, causing a variety of health problems. This is known as autoimmune disease.
Read More
Back Pain
Fight Back Against Pain
Back pain can occur in a number of ways. It can be dull or sharp, local or spread over a large muscle group. Back pain can be experienced as muscle spasms or numbness in the leg that extends below the knee.
Read More
Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment
Barrett’s Esophagus Causes Heartburn Symptoms and May Cause Throat Cancer
Chronic heartburn and acid reflux may be symptoms of Barrett’s Esophagus, a complication of GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease. It causes symptoms similar to these conditions and may increase your chances of getting esophageal cancer.
Read More
Basal Metabolic Rate
Calculate & Understand the Meaning of BMR
Even though it may not feel like it, your body is always in motion. It takes plenty of fuel (calories) to keep your body running normally as it digests food, pumps blood through your body, makes your lungs move, and more. The number of calories your body burns at rest is known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR).
Read More
BHRT Injections
BHRT Injections - The Medicine of Tomorrow, Today
Hormone imbalance effects millions of Americans and an effective treatment is in high demand. Fortunately, a treatment exists which may help correct a variety of hormonal issues. Hormone replacement therapy has gained increasing popularity over the last decade and has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions.
Read More
Bioidentical Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Replaced Estrogen Lost Due to Aging & Menopause
Estrogen, commonly dubbed the "female hormone," regulates secondary sexual characteristics in the body. However, this hormone has a far bigger impact than that implies. For most women, having imbalanced estrogen leads to a number of difficult side effects and symptoms. A small number of men are affected by estrogen hormonal imbalance as well. Bioidentical estrogen refers to a hormonal treatment designed to combat problems with estrogen imbalance.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Doctors
Find Bioidentical Hormone Doctors in Your Area Today
Patients must find a seasoned medical professional with years of experience in bioidentical hormones. Because of the versatility of the treatment, experts come from all reaches of the medical community. Many hold a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Many belong to associations related to BHRT or its applications.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Learn About Bioidentical Hormones (BHRT)
For women, menopause is a major concern while men deal with andropause and low testosterone. Many age-related issues are the result of hormonal imbalance. Your body has a complex collection of glands called the endocrine system. Each of these glands generates crucial hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Excessive or reduced levels of these hormones can wreak havoc on your system. Bio-identical hormone replacement, or BHRT, is the only safe, natural solution to hormonal imbalance.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Chronic Stress
Treat Stress with Hormones & Relaxation
We all deal with stress, from work to family and everything in between; stress is a part of the body's natural fight-or-flight response. When you're constantly feeling stressed, however, you have a condition known as chronic stress. There are many factors that contribute to chronic stress, and a similarly high number of treatment options.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Insomnia
Achieve Better Sleep with BHRT
Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but when the condition happens repeatedly it can begin to affect multiple aspects of your life. Insomnia can impact your ability to function at school, in the workplace, and even at home.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Men
Andropause, Low Testosterone and More
Hormones play a crucial role in the functioning of your body. Their levels and balance, also known as male hormone harmony, are extremely important for your health, physical shape, and well-being. As a man ages, his body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormone levels fall to unhealthy levels, creating a hormone imbalance in his body.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Muscle Loss
Bioidentical Hormone Solutions for Your Muscle Loss
It's estimated that between ages 30 and 70 a man will lose nearly a quarter of their skeletal muscle mass, turning even the hunkiest guy into a lanky fella. Hours spent in the gym are not in vain, however, muscle loss is preventable with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Weight Loss
Bioidentical Hormones & Your Body Weight
For many years, physicians and researchers struggled to connect the dots between hormones and their role in weight loss. Women have long known that food cravings and sluggish metabolisms were very real problems making it hard to lose weight, but convincing the medical world of their link to weight was difficult. Recent studies have linked hormones and weight gain, indicating that hormonal treatment for weight loss is a viable option.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women
Menopause, Hormones and Aging
Hormones play a crucial role in the functioning of your body. Their levels and balance, also known as female hormone harmony, are extremely important to your health, mood, and well-being. As a woman ages, her body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormones fall to unhealthy levels creating a hormone imbalance in your body. Female hormones must stay in perfect hormonal balance for your body to function optimally.
Read More
Bioidentical Hormones
Achieve Hormone Balance Naturally
Bioidentical hormones are chemically and biologically identical to the hormones produced naturally in the body. These plant-derived hormones are used as a part of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, a treatment designed to restore the natural hormone levels in men and women. Bioidentical hormones are most commonly associated with the treatment of menopause and low testosterone, but they have many other uses as well. Bioidentical hormones can be used to treat both men and women.
Read More
Bioidentical Melatonin Replacement Therapy
Melatonin Replacement Therapy
Sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. What many people don't realize, however, is that being unable to fall asleep or having poor sleep quality can actually be caused by hormonal imbalance. Hormone-related sleep problems are related to melatonin, a hormone that regulates the body's circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm helps the body naturally feel tired and sleep at the right times. When melatonin is deficient, it can lead to serious sleep problems. Bioidentical melatonin replacement can treat these issues.
Read More
Bioidentical Pregnenolone Replacement Therapy
Improve Mood, Cognitive Function & Your Sex Drive
Pregnenolone is a precursor hormone. A precursor hormone leads to the production of other key hormones in the body. Like all hormones, pregnenolone can become imbalanced. This type of hormonal imbalance has many major symptoms and leads to many different health conditions. Hormonal imbalance can be treated through the use of bioidentical pregnenolone, a form of bio-identical hormone replacement.
Read More
Bioidentical Progesterone Replacement Therapy
Optimize Your Progesterone Levels Naturally
Women face a number of unique health challenges. Many of these stem from the processes of menstruation and pregnancy. These functions of the female body are regulated in part by the hormone progesterone. When the body produces too much progesterone, it can lead to a decrease in estrogen levels. Producing too little progesterone causes problems, as well. Bioidentical progesterone replacement is a treatment created to help women overcome these issues and enjoy a better quality of life.
Read More
Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Low-T Treatment
Low testosterone has become a phrase that all men fear. The gradual loss of testosterone, sometimes called low T, occurs naturally with age. Unfortunately, it also brings along many symptoms and side effects like low sex drive, erective dysfunction and weight gain. Bioidentical testosterone has helped many men regain their youthful vigor.
Read More
Bloating Treatment
End Your Gastrointestinal Strife with These Tips
Bloating occurs when the abdomen fills with air or gas, leading to swelling of the abdomen which may feel hard or tight to the touch and is associated with discomfort and pain. Bloating typically occurs due to overeating, gas, stress or indigestion.
Read More
Blood Testing
Standard Lab Blood Work for Adults & Children
Lab blood work, otherwise known as a blood test, is an extremely effective diagnostic tool. Your blood carries nutrients and oxygen to the organs, and impurities are filtered out by the kidneys. By testing the levels of specific substances in your bloodstream, your doctor can diagnose a number of conditions.
Read More
Blood-Glucose Monitoring
Keep Your Diabetes at Bay with Blood-Glucose Tests
For people living with diabetes, doctors may recommend some form of self-testing for their blood sugar levels. Monitoring is done with a portable electronic device that measures the amount of sugar in a tiny drop of blood, usually taken from the fingertip. The results of this test are then reviewed with the doctor during routine office visits.
Read More
BOTOX Cosmetic
Beat Wrinkles and Lines
Your flexing facial muscles may reveal too many years of emotion in the form of wrinkles, creases, and folds. Botox may help minimize these signs of aging and allow you to look as young as you feel.
Read More
Calorie Restriction Diet
Lose Weight by Reducing Calorie Intake
You probably think of calories only as they relate to food and how many are in your favorite dish. However, calories are actually units of energy that allow your body to perform normal bodily functions such as breathing. This is why it is important to consult your medical provider before starting a calorie restriction diet.
Read More
Calories and Weight Gain
Could Counting Calories be all it Takes to Shed Pounds?
Eat this, don't eat that, this is good, that is bad; how are we supposed to make any sense of the countless diets out there? Do any of them even work? There is evidence to suggest a much easier way to lose weight and keep it off. Simply counting calories.
Read More
Candida Overgrowth Treatments
Arresting Candida Overgrowth and Restoring Balance to Your Gut Flora
Candida overgrowth occurs when the delicate balance of Candida yeast and bacteria in your intestines is disrupted and yeast begins to multiply and take over. Yeast is a microscopic fungal organism normally present in the healthy mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines or genitalia, but it can proliferate throughout your body and become toxic, causing severe illness and even death.
Read More
Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance
Cardiometabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that raise your chance of developing a vascular disease (like heart disease) or type 2 diabetes. According to the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, adults with cardiometabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) are twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease and three times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
Read More
Celiac Disease
Testing, Treatment and the Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten is a protein that is found in many different food components, notably wheat, barley and rye. Although it is found all over, gluten is mostly associated with bread products and other carbohydrates. Celiac disease refers to an immune condition in which the body rejects all gluten.
Read More
Chlamydia Treatment
A Common & Curable Sexually Transmitted Disease
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis (or C. trachomatis). Infecting both men and women through sexual contact (by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who is infected), chlamydia infection can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system and warrants immediate medical intervention.
Read More
Chronic Disease Management
Control Chronic & Respiratory Diseases
The term chronic disease is used to describe a medical condition that affects a patient for an extended period of time. In some cases, there may be no cure for the condition, but in almost every instance, these conditions and their symptoms can be controlled.
Read More
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
Fight Fatigue & Tiredness
If you've been experiencing severe exhaustion that's lasted longer than six months, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). If left unchecked, CFS could not only leave you at a loss for energy, it could begin to diminish your quality of life.
Read More
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Your Body's Response to Mold Toxicity Exposure
Mold forms as the result of water leaks, past flooding and condensation, presenting a white or grayish color and most often appearing in shower stalls, bathrooms and muggy basements. If toxic, mold can spread and infect your repository system, causing damage to your body. Mold toxicity treatment starts with removing any infected areas in your home.
Read More
Chronic Lyme Disease
A Comprehensive Retaliation to the Viruses and Parasites Involved in Lyme Disease
When traditional medical interventions are too late to prevent the development of chronic Lyme disease, integrative medicine approaches, using alternative treatments, can impact chronic Lyme disease through several different routes, including restoring immune function, reducing inflammation and addressing chronic pain issues.
Read More
Chronic Pain
Coping with Constant Pain
Any pain that lasts for a period of months or longer is considered chronic pain. Chronic pain has many symptoms and causes, from pre-existing conditions to recent injuries. Chronic pain can make life difficult, but you don't have to go it alone.
Read More
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment
Chronic Arm or Leg Pain Following Injury, Surgery or Stroke
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) involves excessive or prolonged pain most commonly affecting the arm, leg, hand or foot which results after injury, surgery or illness. Multiple avenues of treatment, ranging from chronic pain relief to surgical options, may be necessary to relieve its disabling symptoms.
Read More
Coronary Artery Disease
Arteries, Plaque, and Heart Health
Coronary artery disease (also called CAD) occurs when the arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood become clogged. Coronary arteries wrap around the outside of the heart and branch in many directions to feed the heart muscle as it works. According to the National Institutes of Health, coronary artery disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States.
Read More
Cortisol Hormone Replacement Therapy
Stress, Energy and Hormones
Everyone deals with stress, from minor issues to major life crises. Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is a steroid hormone that dictates the body's energy and stress levels. Cortisol is the motivating factor for what is typically called the "fight or flight" response. Cortisol is good for the body as a whole, but imbalanced cortisol levels can have lasting, damaging effects on health.
Read More
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Sleep Apnea
CPAP is an abbreviation for a medical device that delivers Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP device forces air through a mask worn over your mouth and nose to hold open the airway - the tube that carries air from the nose to the lungs. CPAPs are good for men and women who have conditions like obstructive sleep apnea or in newborns with breathing difficulties.
Read More
Crohn's Disease
Pain & Inflammation of the Intestine
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is the tube that runs from the mouth all the way to the anus. The GI system is responsible for food digestion, absorption and the elimination of waste products from the body.
Read More
Cystinuria Treatment
Treating Your Kidney Stones Can Help You Deal with Cystinuria
If you frequently have kidney stones, you may have a genetic condition called cystinuria. Cystinuria is fairly rare, presenting in 1 of 10,000 people worldwide. If left untreated, cystinuria can cause conditions like kidney damage and urinary tract infections. Treatment involves surgery and medication to remove your kidney stones.
Read More
Depression
Chemical Imbalances and Chronic Sadness
Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.
Read More
Depressive Disorders
Depression is not Inescapable, Climb out of Depression Today
Depressive disorders are characterized by a severe sense of hopelessness, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest in things that were once previously enjoyed. Depression can be pervasive, recurrent, or seasonal, and can affect nearly every aspect of someone's life. Thankfully, depressive disorders can be treated with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
Read More
Detox
Detoxing May Help You Feel Better and Reduce Your Pain
Detoxing is an alternative medical practice used to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and improve health by cleansing your body of toxins. By using one or more recommended detox methods, you may improve your health and quality of life without pharmaceuticals or surgery.
Read More
DHEA Hormone Replacement
Discover the Importance of DHEA, Our Most Abundant Hormone
DHEA is a key hormone for human survival. As a precursor to male and female sex hormones, DHEA drives important bodily systems/functions including metabolism, sexual/reproductive processes, energy, mood and several others. However, once we hit age 26 or so, our natural DHEA levels start to decrease, leading to health problems.
Read More
DHEA Hormone Replacement Therapy
The 'Mother of All Hormones'
Dehydroepiandrosterone, more commonly known as DHEA, is one of the most crucial hormones your body produces. Sometimes referred to as the "mother of all hormones," DHEA is secreted by the adrenal glands and plays a role in sexual function and even acts as precursor to other hormones in your body, such as estrogen and testosterone. DHEA imbalance can cause a variety of serious symptoms.
Read More
Digestive Enzyme Deficiency & Disorder Treatment
Discover the Possible Benefits of Digestive Enzyme Supplements
Digestive enzymes help the body break down and digest food; when someone has a digestive enzyme deficiency or disorder, they may suffer stomach pain and indigestion. Over-the-counter enzyme supplements may be able to relieve these symptoms, while prescription pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs) are used to treat conditions like cystic fibrosis.
Read More
Digestive Health
Restore your Digestive Wellness
Everyone experiences digestive problems at some point in his or her life, but you can help manage your daily digestive health in a few simple yet effective ways. The following are some tips on how to improve digestive problems and how to restore your digestive health.
Read More
Diverticulitis Treatment
Alleviate Digestive Tract Inflammation & Discomfort
When diverticula--abnormal pea-sized or larger protrusions or pockets--develop in the lining of your colon, a condition known as diverticulosis occurs. When those pockets become filled with trapped waste, they can become inflamed and even infected, leading to a dangerous condition called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis symptoms usually occur in response to ingesting certain foods, and can be minimized with a diverticulitis diet.
Read More
Dumping Syndrome
Restore the Proper Flow of Food from the Stomach to Small Intestine
Dumping syndrome is a complication that can arise following surgery of the esophagus or stomach. The condition is characterized by foods, particularly sugar, passing too quickly from the stomach to the initial portion of the small intestine. Symptoms such as cramping and diarrhea can occur anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after eating.
Read More
Dysthymia
Long Term Depression Treatment
Dysthymia is a long-term form of depression. People with dysthymia will have the same struggles as someone with another type of depression including loss of interest in activities, disrupted sleep patterns, low energy, and feelings of sadness.
Read More
Edema
Reduce Tissue Swelling with Lifestyle Changes & Therapeutic Medical Treatments
Edema, the medical term for swelling, occurs when fluid becomes trapped in your body's tissues. Sometimes edema dissipates on its own, while other edema cases indicate something is seriously amiss--like congestive heart failure, kidney disease or cirrhosis of the liver. Fortunately, treatment exists to reduce or eliminate this uncomfortable swelling.
Read More
Elimination Diet Guidance
Eliminate Your Food Allergy with an Elimination Diet
For those living with food intolerance or food allergy, every meal can feel like a game of Russian roulette. Each fork-full could be the one to set off that dreaded allergic reaction. One way to eliminate the risk is with a doctor supervised elimination diet.
Read More
Endoscopy
Endoscopy May Help Diagnose or Rule Out Gastric Health Conditions
Doctors diagnose, rule out, and treat a wide variety of gastric disorders, including acid reflux, GERD, pancreatitis, cancer, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gallstones with endoscopy, a reliable digestive system diagnostic and treatment tool.
Read More
Erectile Dysfunction
Rejuvenate Your Sex Life
There are a number of factors in a man's body that play a role in forming an erection. It is a combination of physical properties such as the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels as well as mental and chemical attributes involving the brain, hormones, and emotions.
Read More
Esophagitis
Reduce Esophageal Inflammation with Therapeutic Medical Interventions
Esophagitis is the medical term for inflammation and damage of the esophagus (the tube that connects your stomach to your mouth). Symptoms, like chest pain and difficulty swallowing, can often mimic symptoms of a heart attack. Fortunately, esophagitis is easier to treat than a heart attack and its pain and discomfort can be reduced or eliminated completely.
Read More
Estrogen (Oestrogen) Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause, Age and Women's Health
Low estrogen levels can cause numerous health issues. Though the estrogen hormone is commonly associated with perimenopause and menopause, low estrogen levels can occur for other reasons. Estrogen replacement therapy, or ERT, provides relief from the many debilitating symptoms caused by low estrogen levels.
Read More
Estrogen Dominance
Women's Health & Hormones
As doctors learn more about hormones, it becomes clear that hormonal imbalance is caused by more than an overabundance or deficiency of any one hormone. Rather, your body's endocrine system is a delicate balance of multiple hormones. This is the case with estrogen dominance syndrome, a condition that's caused by overproduction of estrogen coupled with underproduction of progesterone.
Read More
Estrogen Level Testing
A Blood Test Can Reveal if You Have Unhealthy Estrogen Levels
Estrogen plays an important role in a woman’s puberty, menstrual cycle, fertility, and menopause. An estrogen level test can detect too high or too low levels of estrogen which can affect bone and reproductive health.
Read More
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Explore the Complexities of the Female Sex Hormone
Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics from puberty to menopause. Men also produce estrogen, as do animals (all vertebrates and many species of insect). Estrogen is capable of diffusing through the membrane of cells and binding to estrogen receptors.
Read More
Extreme Weight Loss - Pros & Cons | Weight Loss
Extreme Weight Loss is Real, But Are Your Expectations?
Extreme weight loss has received enormous media attention over the years. It seems as though each week, a new story surfaces claiming to hold the key to losing weight. However, so much is lost under the gloss and glimmer of pop culture that the truth may be hard to stomach.
Read More
Fatty Liver Disease Treatment
Quitting Alcohol and Fat Can Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal pain and fatigue can be symptoms of fatty liver disease – fat buildup that impedes your liver’s function: to filter harmful substances out of your blood. Treatment for fatty liver disease includes dietary changes, medication, and in severe cases, liver transplantation.
Read More
Fibromyalgia
Tender Points and Trauma
Fibromyalgia can be defined as pain felt throughout the entire body. The effects are long lasting and are specifically experienced in the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The pain may also feel like it is in your joints, although fibromyalgia does not physically affect these areas.
Read More
Fructose Malabsorption
GI Discomfort from Fructose-Rich Foods
Fructose malabsorption is the body's inability to break down a natural sugar called fructose found in fruit, some vegetables and table sugar. Affecting 30% of the population, fructose malabsorption can create several uncomfortable GI disturbances. Dietary adjustments to limit the amount of fructose and fructans may provide symptomatic relief.
Read More
Functional Medicine
The Underlying Causes of What Ails You
Functional medicine is devoted to discovering the underlying causes of chronic medical conditions. Viewing your body as an integrated system, functional medicine uses a systems-oriented approach to patient-centered care.
Read More
Functional Nutrition
You Are What You Eat
Have you ever heard the statement "you are what you eat?" In functional nutrition, it's truer than ever. Functional nutrition operates on the understanding that the food you eat will either help or harm your body.
Read More
Gallbladder Diet
Optimize Your Gallbladder Health through Diet
Your gallbladder stores cholesterol-rich bile to help your body digest fat. To keep your gallbladder healthy long-term, help heal a sick gallbladder, or help you live life without a gallbladder, diet is key. By learning which foods optimize gallbladder function and aid in digestion, and avoiding foods which cause your gallbladder to work harder, you can avoid much gastrointestinal strife.
Read More
Gallbladder Stones & Gallstones Treatment
Cholesterol and Pigment Stones May Be Causing Your Pain
When there is too much cholesterol or bilirubin in your bile, pain-inducing gallstones can form in your gallbladder. There are several ways to treat gallstones, including medications to dissolve them, taking preventive measures, or in more serious instances of pain, removal of the gallbladder through open or laparoscopic surgery.
Read More
Gastritis Treatment
The Root of Your Stomach Inflammation
The term gastritis describes any condition causing inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Gastritis causes include infection, injury, regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as well as excessive alcohol consumption. Prompt identification and treatment of the underlying cause of your gastritis is important to ensure your health doesn't worsen.
Read More
Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Chronic Disease
Your Gut and Chronic Disease
Your gastrointestinal system is responsible for processing and utilizing food as nutrition and energy. There are many well-known medical problems that can arise in the gastrointestinal (GI) system including inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or Celiac disease, but there may be much more to the gut's story and its role in treating long-term illness.
Read More
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD may be the Source of your Never-ending Worries.
Sometimes we worry. We care, want things to be perfect, want to get ahead of future. However, if this becomes our usual state, something may be wrong. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, also known as GAD, is a mental health condition where you may have trouble turning that worry off.
Read More
Graves' Disease
Symptoms, Causes, and Functional Treatment
Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes your thyroid gland to secrete too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the center of your throat behind the Adam's apple. There are many other reasons why your thyroid may be overactive, but Graves' is the only cause triggered by the immune system.
Read More
Gut Dysbiosis Treatment
Restore Balance to Your Gut Microbiome
Dysbiosis occurs when there is an imbalanced ratio of good and bad bacteria in the gut, causing the pathogenic bacteria to flourish and invoke a slew of unpleasant symptoms. Dysbiosis treatment could include analyzing antibiotic use, dietary choices and lifestyle habits which are contributing to poor gut health.
Read More
Gynecomastia
BHRT and Male Breasts
Male breasts, or gynecomastia, are a condition that's both embarrassing and dangerous. Breast growths can occur in men of any age and sometimes signify a serious illness. Thankfully, gynecomastia is treatable with cosmetic surgery.
Read More
H. pylori Infection Treatment
The Result of Helicobacter pylori Bacteria Infecting the Stomach
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a kind of bacteria which can infect your stomach. After the germs involved in H. pylori enter your body, they reside in your digestive tract and, many years later, can cause stomach ulcers to form in your stomach lining or in the upper part of your small intestines.
Read More
Hashimoto's Disease
Your Thyroid and BHRT
Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Hashimoto's disease causes the body's immune system to function incorrectly, resulting in damage to thyroid cells and the inability to manufacture thyroid hormones.
Read More
hCG Weight Loss Programs
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and the hCG Diet
hCG for weight loss is a type of medical weight loss program. Designed using rigorous methods and a natural hormone, this method is quickly attaining popularity among those looking to lose weight.
Read More
Headaches
Unlocking the Path to Less Pain
Headaches have been experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. For example, up to 90% of adults have reported experiencing tension headaches, and 28 million people in the United States alone have had a migraine. There are currently 150 different categories of headaches that vary in intensity, cause, and cure.
Read More
Healthy Fats for Weight Loss
Consume Fatty Foods to Slim Down Successfully
Not all fats are created equal. In fact, many fats can actually aid in your weight loss endeavors and help improve your metabolism, protect against heart disease, lower bad cholesterol and increase satiety. Learn how to tease out which fats are good for you and which fats to avoid to tip the scales in your favor.
Read More
Heartburn
Soothe Your Stomach with These Easily-Digestible Facts about Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling that occurs in the chest that may be accompanied by a bitter taste in the throat. It is often a symptom of acid reflux, a condition caused by a dysfunctional esophageal sphincter. Treatment is available for both heartburn and acid reflux to control your uncomfortable symptoms.
Read More
Heavy Metal Testing
Understand and Treat Mercury & Lead Poisoning
The body needs certain metals in small quantities to perform essential functions. Iron, for example, makes up a large part of the hemoglobin in your blood which carries oxygen to all of your cells. Copper helps in the production of collagen, and zinc promotes healthy skin.
Read More
Hemoglobin A1c Testing
Blood Test to Measure Average Plasma Glucose Concentration
Glycated hemoglobin, or HbA1c, develops when hemoglobin bonds with glucose in the blood. Unlike a blood glucose level, which measures blood sugar levels at one point in time, the HbA1c test measures glycated hemoglobin to determine average blood sugar levels over time. Consistently high blood glucose levels present a greater risk of diabetes-related complications.
Read More
Hepatitis B
Diagnosing Hepatitis B (HBV) Can Help Manage Your Symptoms
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a viral infection that inflames your liver cells. Passed through blood or bodily fluids, hepatitis B is a risk to people who have unprotected sex, share needles, or otherwise come into contact with infected blood. Hepatitis B has no cure, but its symptoms can be managed.
Read More
Hepatitis E Treatment
Proper Hygiene Can Help Prevent Hepatitis E in High-Risk Areas
Hepatitis E (HEV) is a viral infection that causes symptoms like nausea, fever, and yellowing skin. You can be infected with HEV by consuming contaminated water or infected meat. Hepatitis E is more common in certain areas of Asia and Africa. HEV can be treated with rest, hydration, and medication.
Read More
Herpes
Learn How to Live With Your Herpes Diagnosis
Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The infection is characterized by the appearance of tiny ulcers or scabs. Bumps and blisters are also common. Herpes is typically thought of as a sexually transmitted disease but may be contracted following exposure to the virus during non-sexual activities.
Read More
HGH Hormone Replacement Therapy
Explore the Dangers and Benefits of Human Growth Hormone
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a peptide hormone which promotes cell growth and regeneration to regulate growth, body composition and metabolism. It is also believed to have influences on the heart and liver. HGH is secreted during a number of activities including exercise, fasting, and deep sleep.
Read More
High Cholesterol
LDL, HDL, Triglycerides & Your Health
Cholesterol may seem like it's a bad thing to have in your body, but it's not. Your body needs cholesterol to help your cells function correctly. But if you have too much, you raise your risk for serious health problems like heart disease - which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Read More
Holistic Medicine
Focusing on the Mind, Body & Spirit for Optimal Wellness
Holistic medicine seeks to help you with an all-encompassing treatment that focuses on everything from traditional medications, diet, and exercise to more alternative forms of care such as acupuncture and chiropractic massage.
Read More
Holistic Treatment for Shingles and Shingles Rash
Holistic Treatments Can Reduce Shingles Rash and Nerve Pain.
The varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox also causes shingles. When you get chickenpox, the virus can hibernate in your body and reappear as shingles years later. Holistic medicine can prevent it from replicating, while alleviating nerve pain and skin rash.
Read More
Hormonal Imbalance
Take Back Your Life and Control Hormonal Imbalance Today
During perimenopause, the change in hormones can make every-day issues feel like insurmountable, Everest-like mountains of stress, complete with a volcanic center ready to erupt in full-blown PMS-ness. A hormonal imbalance can leave you feeling exhausted and beyond frustrated; but there are options.
Read More
Hormone Balancing
Hormone Level Optimization
Hormonal imbalance is quickly becoming recognized as a serious medical condition. The problems that many men and women previously attributed to aging are now known to stem from imbalanced or depleted hormones. Hormone balancing is a treatment created to rectify this problem by restoring and rejuvenating the body's natural hormones. The most popular type of hormone-balancing treatment is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Read More
Hormone Level Testing
Saliva, Blood and Urine Tests
Many people find themselves concerned with their hormone levels. Imbalanced hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone and DHEA can cause serious health problems. Hormone level testing gives doctors a way to analyze your current hormone levels to see if you are deficient or overloaded with any particular hormone.
Read More
Hormone Replacement for Erectile Dysfunction
A Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Arises - BHRT
Erectile dysfunction is a condition suffered by many men. It is characterized by difficulty or the inability to produce and maintain an erection during sex. This telltale symptom is often accompanied by a decrease in libido. Erectile dysfunction is, in many cases, caused by an imbalance of androgen hormones.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Cortisol Imbalance
Discover the Diversity and Importance of the Steroid Hormone Cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is known primarily for its involvement in stress reactions. Cortisol also plays a key role in regulating weight, blood pressure, and immune system function. The ratios of estrogen to testosterone and DHEA to insulin are influenced, in part, by cortisol.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Andropause
The 'Male Menopause' and HRT
Sometimes referred to as male menopause, andropause is a dramatic reduction in testosterone production that may occur in middle-aged men. Men can start losing their testosterone as early as the age of 35. This gradual reduction means that the resulting symptoms of andropause can slowly build with time.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Chronic Fatigue
Feel Energetic Again with BHRT
If you've been experiencing severe exhaustion that's lasted longer than six months, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). If left unchecked, CFS could not only leave you at a loss for energy, it could begin to diminish your quality of life.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Depression
Struggling with Hormonal Imbalance
Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
Low-T and Your Love Life
There are a number of factors in a man's body that play a role in forming an erection. It is a combination of physical properties such as the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels as well as mental and chemical attributes involving the brain, hormones, and emotions.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Hormone-Induced Pain Treatment
Fibromyalgia can be defined as pain felt throughout the entire body. The effects are long lasting and are specifically experienced in the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The pain may also feel like it is in your joints, although fibromyalgia does not physically affect these areas.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Headaches
Treat Hormone-Induced Headaches & Migraines
Headaches have been experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. For example, up to 90% of adults have reported experiencing tension headaches, and 28 million people in the United States alone have had a migraine. There are currently 150 different categories of headaches that vary in intensity, cause, and cure.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hormonal Imbalance
Balancing Hormone Levels for Optimal Wellness
Many people unknowingly suffer from hormone imbalance. Imbalanced hormones can cause a host of medical problems and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Hormone imbalance is a general term that can refer to upset levels of any variety of your body's natural regulatory substances.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes
Don't be Blindsided by Hot Flashes, Try BHRT Today!
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause in women. Although their cause is unknown, it is widely agreed upon that they are linked to the hormonal changes which characterize this period. Hot flashes are typically defined by a sudden feeling of immense warmth throughout the upper body.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes in Men
Male Hot Flashes Are Common and Treatable. Learn More Today!
While hot flashes are a characteristic symptom of menopause in women, many men experience hot flashes as well. A feeling of sudden warmth radiating throughout parts of the upper body is a defining feature of hot flashes. This is often accompanied by an increase in heart rate and sweating.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Hormones & Your Thyroid Gland
When your body produces too much thyroxine (an overactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism results leading to many trouble symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and sudden weight loss. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help to balance your hormones and bring you relief!
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hypothyroidism
Harness the Power of Hormones to Combat an Underactive Thyroid
An underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, occurs when you thyroid gland fails to produce enough T3 and T4. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an effective solution to help raise these levels and to alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the condition.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Joint Pain
Find Long-Term Relief for Joint Pain Today With BHRT
Joint pain can cause an often-debilitating amount of pain. Joint pain may come in the form of arthritis or from severe wear and tear over time. While many suffering from joint pain seek relief from over-the-counter painkillers, it's often possible to eliminate chronic joint pain in the long term.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Low Libido
Natural Treatment to Enhance Sexual Health
Low libido in both men and women creates strained relationships, increased stress levels, fatigue and poor self-esteem. Often caused by a hormonal imbalance, low libido is successfully combatted through the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, a natural treatment that focuses on optimizing your hormone levels.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy For Men
Andropause, Low Testosterone and More
As a man ages, his body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormone levels fall to unhealthy levels, creating a hormone imbalance in your body. A well-publicized low testosterone condition called hypogonadism, also known as low T, is not the only type of hormone deficiency. Other hormones, such as human growth hormone (low hGH), thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), estradiol, cortisol, progesterone, DHEA, and more, need to stay in perfect hormonal balance for your body to function optimally.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Symptoms and Causes of Menopause
Menopause refers to the end of a woman's menstrual cycle. Typically starting in the 40s or 50s, women lose the ability to produce eggs, which causes estrogen levels to drop and monthly menstruation to cease. Menopause is a natural part of women's health, but there are many menopause treatments that mitigate or reduce problems associated with the condition.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
Strengthen Bone Health with BHRT
Menopause can cause a drop in estrogen levels in women which can be detrimental to bone health. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can replace the deficient estrogen in your body to help maintain bone mass and prevent the onset of osteoporosis symptoms.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Enjoy a Happier Life through BHRT
A woman's regular menstrual cycle can bring about more than 150 symptoms, both physical and emotional. They generally show up during the time between her ovulation and menstrual bleeding in what's called the luteal phase. The luteal phase usually begins about 14 days from the first day of her last menstrual period. Premenstrual symptoms can arise at any point during this phase and continue through the second or third day of the menstrual period.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Sex Drive
Boost Your Sex Drive with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Thyroid Disorders
Restoring Balance to Your Thyroid Hormones
Your thyroid gland is critical to the overall health of your body. In certain instances, your thyroid gland can dysfunction, causing your thyroid to produce too much (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone. To restore your overall wellness, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can naturally help normalize your hormone levels.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
Return to Normal Life
Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and make enjoying your life difficult.
Read More
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Vaginal Dryness
Fight Back Against the Irritation and Discomfort of Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is a condition most women suffer from at some point in life. Insufficient vaginal lubrication, at its core, is caused by a fluctuation of certain hormones, namely estrogen and progesterone. Hormonal imbalance is a common problem amongst women during menopause. Treatments exist to correct this and relieve symptoms.
Read More
Hormone Therapy Delivery Methods
How BHRT is Distributed
Bio-identical hormone therapy, or BHRT, is quickly becoming the preferred method for treating hormonal imbalances. From low estrogen to low testosterone to thyroid gland complications, BHRT provides a safe, effective solution. If you've looked in to BHRT, you may have noticed that several methods of administering hormones are available. Learn more about them here.
Read More
Hormone-Assisted Weight Loss
Bring Balance Back to Your Weight Loss Efforts
Weight gain is a problem that plagues millions of Americans. It often seems like there's a new fad diet or miracle pill each week. With all the buzz and the hype circling the newest weight loss trends, finding a solution you can trust can feel nearly impossible.
Read More
Hormones and Weight Gain
Bio-Identical Hormones & Your Body Weight
For many years, physicians and researchers struggled to connect the dots between hormones and their role in weight loss. Women have long known that food cravings and sluggish metabolisms were very real problems that made it hard to lose weight, but convincing the medical world of their link to weight was difficult. Recent studies have linked hormones and weight gain, indicating that hormonal treatment for weight loss is a viable option.
Read More
Hot Flashes (Hot Flushes)
Hot Flashes Treatment
Hot flashes sometimes referred to as hot flushes, are an uncomfortable, irritating condition to deal with. They can interfere with your life and make ordinary situations frustrating. Hot flashes in women are usually quick and often debilitating.
Read More
Hot Flashes in Men
Night Sweats, Flushes & Andropause
Many think of hot flashes as a problem that only affects women. This isn't true. Although they occur more frequently in women, hot flashes in men are real and prevalent. Frequent hot flashes can change your life.
Read More
HRT-Progesterone
Progesterone Replacement: Control Menopause Side-effects
Progesterone is an important hormone of the female reproductive system. Not only does progesterone help regulate the menstrual cycle but it also helps in the early stages of embryonic and fetal development. It wouldn't be too big of a stretch to say that without progesterone there wouldn't be life.
Read More
Hypertension
Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check
Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure. When a doctor tests your blood pressure, he or she is looking for two things. He or she is monitoring how much blood your heart is pumping, and how much resistance that blood is facing within your arteries. The more blood your heart has to pump, and the narrower your arteries are, the higher your blood pressure will be. A normal blood pressure measurement is 120 over 80. Anything at or above 140 over 90 indicates the onset of hypertension.
Read More
Hypogonadism
Treatment of Low Testosterone
Hypogonadism, or low testosterone, is often misdiagnosed by the patient due to the fact that the symptoms are similar to andropause, or the male menopause. The most common symptoms of hypogonadism include low libido, fatigue, depression, memory loss, difficulty concentrating and irritability.
Read More
Hypopituitarism Treatment
Hormone Therapy Can Help You Manage Your Hypopituitary Condition
Hypopituitarism is the underproduction of certain hormones by the pituitary gland which can disrupt normal function and development. Symptoms can include chronic fatigue and a decreased sex drive. The condition isn’t fatal, and symptoms can usually be managed in a variety of ways.
Read More
Immune Health and Support
Boost Your Immune System
Your immune system is your body's defense against diseases. When compromised, illness ensues. However, there are simple steps you can take to help boost your immune system such as eating fresh fruits and vegetables, exercising and getting plenty of sleep. Take control of your immune system today for sustained wellness!
Read More
Immunodeficiencies
Immune System Disorders Affect Your Health, but Treatments are Available.
The immune system protects the body from infections. An immunodeficiency occurs when there is a malfunction in your immune system which weakens it and prevents it from effectively fighting off infections. If you suspect that you have an immune system disorder, an immunologist can help find the right treatment to help you maintain your health.
Read More
Inflammation
Treating Short Term & Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is your body's way of protecting itself from invaders and pathogens that could harm your body. It could be easy to mistake inflammation for infection but it's quite the opposite. Infection is caused by bacteria, virus or fungus and inflammation is your body's response to these invaders.
Read More
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammation & Discomfort in the Digestive Tract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that affect the digestive tract. All IBD conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation. Although the symptoms of IBD can be troublesome, there several treatments available that can bring relief to your symptoms.
Read More
Insomnia
Trouble Falling Asleep
Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but when the condition happens repeatedly it can begin to affect multiple aspects of your life. Excessive insomnia can impact your ability to function at school, in the work place, and even at home.
Read More
Insulin Resistance Treatment
Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin helps to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells fail to absorb and respond to insulin, leading to a rise in blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance is also referred to as prediabetes.
Read More
Integrative Medicine Clinic
Patient-Centric Care
Integrative medicine places the patient at the center of a holistic approach to medical care. Patient's individual needs, risks, and goals are the main driving forces of any integrative therapy. Physicians practicing integrative medicine emphasize that treatment of every aspect of a person's health is crucial to the success of the healing process.
Read More
Internal Medicine
Diagnosing, Preventing, and Treating Illness and Disease in Adults
Health struggles can cause difficult, trying times. A great doctor can boost your outlook by diagnosing your problems and recommending treatment. A Doctor of Internal Medicine, or Internist, specializes in working with adult patients to monitor health and identify illnesses.
Read More
Internal Medicine Doctor
Defining the role of the internal medicine doctor in practice.
Internal Medicine Doctors, also known as Internists, can be either medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, or they receive a fellowship to attend school for two to four extra years and specialize in one of these 11 areas: Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Allergy/Immunology, and Geriatrics.
Read More
Iodine Deficiency
Iodine, Thyroid and Functional Medicine
Iodine is an essential trace element found in very small amounts in the human body. Even though it doesn't take a lot of iodine to keep your body functioning normally, it can be hard for some people to get enough. According to Medscape, 29% of people in 130 countries around the world live in an iodine deficient area.
Read More
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Learn about IBS and Stop it Controlling Your Life
IBS, also called Irritable Bowel Syndrome, can be an embarrassing condition that puts considerable strain on your daily life. As a chronic inflammation of the large intestine, it's less serious than other similar conditions including Crohn's disease. However, this is not to say IBS is a walk in the park.
Read More
IV Nutritional Therapy
IV Nutritional Therapies Deliver Vitamins and Minerals into Your Bloodstream.
Intravenous (IV) nutritional infusion therapy delivers high concentrations of vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream. Most commonly vitamin B, vitamin C, and magnesium are delivered intravenously to treat conditions like dehydration, pain, and allergies.
Read More
Jaundice
Treat the Underlying Cause of Your Yellow Eyes & Skin
Jaundice is characterized by the skin and eyes turning yellow in color. The condition is common in infants, especially premature newborns, but can also occur in adults. Jaundice has many potential causes, some more serious than others. It is important to seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of jaundice.
Read More
Joint Pain
Knees, Elbows, Hands and Tension
Living with joint pain can hurt, but it doesn't have to be hard. Your joints are crucial to comfortable movement and everyday life. Symptoms of joint pain include inflammation, soreness, discomfort, and reduced range of movement.
Read More
Ketogenic Diet
Through Burning Fats, the Ketogenic Diet Treats Epilepsy and Obesity
The ketogenic (keto) diet replaces your body’s carbohydrate intake with fat to promote fast weight loss. Does it work? For some people, yes –but only in the short term. And with some caveats.
Read More
Kidney Infection
Kidney Inflammation Driven by UTI Infection
A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria or a virus that initially infect the urethra or bladder and then spread to one or both of your kidneys. While easily treated when diagnosed early, a kidney infection can cause serious damage and lead to a deadly systemic infection if left untreated.
Read More
Laryngopharyngeal (Silent) Reflux
Counteract Throat Discomfort Caused by LPR
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), or silent reflux, is a condition where the upper esophageal sphincter fails to prevent stomach acid from entering the throat and larynx. Though similar to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), LPR has different symptoms and thus requires specific treatment to prevent damage and worsening of these symptoms.
Read More
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Intestinal and Bowel Permeability
Leaky gut syndrome is the common name for intestinal and bowel permeability. This condition can cause a number of frustrating symptoms that make your life difficult. Leaky gut is relatively unique in that it can both cause and result from other conditions. Any condition that inflames or damages the intestines, such as Crohn's disease, carries a risk of causing leaky gut syndrome.
Read More
Leptin Resistance & Weight Gain
Your Satiety Hormone May Hold the Key to Achieving Weight Loss Goals
When functioning properly, leptin (the satiety hormone produced by fat cells) signals your body to stop eating. For many overweight people with a malfunctioning metabolism and endocrine problems, a resistance to leptin instead signals starvation and triggers the body's mechanisms to increase fat store - leading to out of control cravings and weight gain.
Read More
Levator Spasm
Levator Syndrome Treatment
The levator ani muscle is located near the anus. When this muscle seizes up, it can cause intense pain. This is known as a levator spasm. Most people who experience a levator spasm will suffer from them chronically. Chronic levator spasms are also known as levator syndrome. This condition can make everyday tasks seem insurmountable.
Read More
Libido Enhancement
Medication to Boost Your Sex Drive
Low libido is commonly linked to low levels of testosterone, the hormone for sexual desire, and can affect both men and women. Libido enhancement products aim to increase your sexual desire through a number of ways including the increase of sex hormone production, or by increasing sensitivity to the genitalia.
Read More
Lipid Profiles
Testing for High Cholesterol Levels, Blood Disorders & More
Lipid profiles measure the amount of fatty substances traveling in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are examples of lipids. The human body needs lipids to function properly, but poor diet and some medical conditions can cause these fats to increase and could put you at risk for serious health risks.
Read More
Lipotropic Injections
Learn About the Risks and Benefits of Lipotropic Injections
The term "lipotropics" refers to the compounds used to breakdown and remove fats in the liver. Bile can trap fat, preventing it from being burned off. When this fat is locked in, it can slow down the metabolism. A buildup of fat in the liver can cause cirrhosis.
Read More
Liver
Mindful Lifestyle Practices Can Help Prevent Liver Diseases Like Hepatitis.
Your liver is an abdominal organ that plays almost 500 roles in your body, chief among them being to detoxify your blood. Viruses, genetics, diets, and cancers can harm your liver—causing symptoms like yellowing skin and abdominal swelling—and eventually leading to liver scarring (cirrhosis) and liver failure. Diet changes, medication, and surgery can help heal your liver.
Read More
Liver Abscess
Antibiotics and Minor Surgery Can Treat A Liver Abscess.
A liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites. A liver abscess may be a single sack or multiple lesions of various shapes and sizes. Although uncommon, liver abscesses can be fatal unless the infection is treated with antibiotics or the abscess’s pus is surgically drained.
Read More
Liver Disease
Problems with Your Liver? Prevent Scaring and Tissue Damage
Weight loss, lack of appetite, nausea or vomiting could all be signs of liver disease. There are more than 100 different types of liver disease, and chronic damage can lead to liver failure – which many treatments can prevent.
Read More
Low Blood Pressure
Under Pressure: The Health Stressing Effects of Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure-also known as hypotension-may not be as well-known as its sister disease, high blood pressure, but it's still a condition to take seriously. With symptoms like fainting, dizziness, depression, fatigue and vision trouble, low blood pressure could be a real threat to your health.
Read More
Low Libido
Boost Your Sex Drive
A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.
Read More
Low Testosterone
Fix Your Low-T Problem
Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for developing the testes during puberty. It contributes to male attributes such as facial hair and a deepened voice, while affecting a man's libido and even his mood.
Read More
Low-dose Naltrexone
Low-dose Naltrexone Could Be the Long Awaited Chronic Pain Cure
Originally approved in the mid-eighties to treat opioid addiction, naltrexone, a "glial cell modulator" called "low-dose naltrexone" has been found to reduce the symptoms of chronic pain conditions. Those with fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and complex regional pain syndrome have claimed a reduction in pain thanks to LDN.
Read More
Lower Back Pain
Treatments, Causes and Risks
The lower back is defined as the area that begins below the ribs and ends just above the legs. Pain can occur in this region in a number of ways. It can be dull or sharp, local or spread over a large muscle group. Lower back pain can be experienced as muscle spasms or numbness in the leg that extends below the knee.
Read More
Lupus
Lupus Symptoms, Treatments and Prognosis
Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions globally, occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. The cause is unknown but genetic predisposition is believed to be a major factor. While the disease can be diagnosed at any age, most lupus patients are diagnosed between ages 15 and 40.
Read More
Lyme Disease
Identifying Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatment Options
This article explores the cause of Lyme Disease, the animals most likely to carry Lyme Disease, the prevention of Lyme Disease, the symptoms of Lyme Disease, the appearance of Lyme Disease, the medical treatment protocol for Lyme Disease, and the likelihood of full recovery from Lyme Disease.
Read More
Lymphedema
Lymphatic Fluid Buildup Can Set the Stage for Infection and Delay Wound Healing
Lymphedema, also referred to as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition in which an abnormal amount of high-protein lymphatic fluid collects just beneath the skin and causes swelling, or edema. Typically occurring in the arms or legs, there is no cure for lymphedema. Treatment focuses on reducing pain and swelling to prevent further complications.
Read More
Magnesium Deficiency Treatment
Combat Your Critical Nutritional Deficiency to Achieve Optimal Health
Magnesium, a key mineral involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body, is often overlooked as a beneficial nutrient for our bodies. Yet, more than 50 percent of people are magnesium deficient, leading to a slew of troubling health conditions. Fortunately, through proper diet and supplementation, a magnesium deficiency can be effectively addressed.
Read More
Medical Weight Loss Programs
A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Loss
A professionally supervised medical weight loss program is the key to your success. With the aid of a structured, holistic, medical approach, weight loss is no longer an insurmountable challenge. Shedding excessive pounds now becomes an achievable goal that can be realized relatively quickly, and most importantly, safely for your health.
Read More
Memory Loss
Stay Sharp with Age
Occasionally forgetting things is just a normal fact of life. It's even somewhat expected that we'll lose portions of our memory as we age. Aside from these natural phenomena, a significant loss of memory could be a serious condition that should not be ignored.
Read More
Meniere's Disease Treatment
An Inner Ear Disorder Causing Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Ear Pressure
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo (the feeling of spinning) and tinnitus (ringing in the ear), as well as fluctuating hearing loss (and ultimately permanent hearing loss) and sometimes a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ear.
Read More
Mercury Poisoning
Understand the Danger of Common Metal Mercury
Mercury poses a serious risk to our health, capable of causing immense harm to our brain, digestive system, and our kidneys. The most dangerous type of mercury-by far-is an organic form called methylmercury, a compound often found in fish, regardless of how it's cooked.
Read More
Metabolic Syndrome
Multiple Debilitating Conditions
Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe a number of disorders that happen all at the same time. If you suffer from metabolic syndrome, it could be due to the genetic makeup you inherited from your parents, problems associated with being overweight, or the result of leading an inactive lifestyle.
Read More
Metabolic Testing
Understand Your Metabolism & Long-Term Health
Metabolic testing (also called a comprehensive metabolic panel or CMP) is a set of blood tests that provides information about your body's metabolism, or ability to convert and use energy. This energy is responsible for all of your body's functions including breathing, digesting food, circulating blood, eliminating wastes from the body and much more.
Read More
Methylation Testing & Treatment
Correct Your Methylation for Optimal Wellness
Methylation is a biochemical process intricately tied to our bodies' overall functioning including DNA repair, immune function and detoxification. When the methylation process is malfunctioning, disease can manifest. It is important to receive methylation testing to identify issues and to receive treatment in order to restore optimal health.
Read More
Micronutrient Testing
Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals and Your Health
Vitamins and nutrients play a large role in both diet and overall wellness. Without proper levels of these substances, sometimes referred to micronutrients, you may be putting your health at risk. Micronutrient testing is a diagnostic process created to test levels of key vitamins, minerals and more.
Read More
Migraines
The Pain, Nausea and Sensitivity of Migraines Needn't Control You
A migraine is a severe, debilitating form of headache where sufferers typically experience sensitivity to light, sounds and experience nausea. The intense pain can last for a few hours or a few days, leaving you incapacitated until the attack runs its course.
Read More
Mitochondrial Disease
Symptoms and Functional Treatment for Mitochondrial Disease
In your body, each and every cell works in unison - from the largest organ systems to the tiniest individual cells. But even the slightest change in the function of one component can cause this system to change dramatically. Mitochondria are a perfect example of this.
Read More
Mold Toxicity
Detoxification & Alternative Treatments to Reverse Mold Poisoning Symptoms
Mold poisoning occurs when the human body is exposed to toxic mold. Mold toxicity symptoms ranging from fatigue and metallic taste, to tremors and blurred vision, occur as mold poisoning disrupts the proper functioning of your body's systems. Detoxification techniques, nutritional supplements and dietary changes can reverse toxic mold symptoms.
Read More
Motion Sickness
Don't Let the Motion of Planes, Trains & Automobiles Disrupt Your Travel Plans
Motion sickness, also commonly referred to as travel sickness, car sickness, or sea sickness, is a type of balance disorder which results from a disturbance in the inner ear due to accelerated or repetitive motion. Medication, home remedies, and medical treatments can help you prevent motion sickness from disrupting your travel plans.
Read More
Multiple System Atrophy Treatment
Parkinson’s Disease Medication Can Treat Symptoms of Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple system atrophy is a rare degenerative neurological disorder that affects your body’s blood pressure, breathing, and bladder function. Causes of MSA are unknown, though genetic or environmental factors may be to blame. While there is no permanent cure, medication can help you manage the symptoms.
Read More
Myers' Cocktail Injections
Intravenous Vitamin Injections
The Myers' cocktail is a specially formulated intravenous (IV) infusion of B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C. It has been safely used for decades to treat patients with a variety of chronic health conditions and is now popularly utilized by integrative healthcare practitioners to help healthy individuals maintain their overall wellness, boost energy levels, and prevent illness.
Read More
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment
End Chronic Muscle Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome, also known as chronic myofascial pain, is a chronic medical condition that affects both the muscles and the fascia (connective tissue that covers muscles). It is characterized by tight and tender trigger points which can refer pain to various areas of the body, causing much discomfort. Fortunately, treatment is available to provide relief.
Read More
Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy Symptoms Can Be Treated with Medication and Behavioral Changes
Narcolepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized primarily by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). There are two types of narcolepsy, and symptoms of both can include blurred vision and sleep paralysis. Narcolepsy is not curable, but it is treatable with medication and lifestyle accommodations, including planned naps and regular exercise.
Read More
Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
The Safer, Natural Alternative to Synthetic Hormones
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a way to supplement low hormone levels which result in conditions such as depression, menopause, andropause, perimenopause, hot-flashes, low libido and many others. Bioidentical hormones offer a safer alternative to synthetic hormones by using naturally occurring hormones as the bases of their treatment.
Read More
Neck Pain
Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Neck pain can be local, or in the case of a compressed nerve caused by a herniated disc or bone spurs, the sensation can shoot down your arm resulting in a loss of strength or even numbness.
Read More
Neuralgia Treatment
Relieve your neuralgia pain by visiting a neuralgia pain specialist
Neuralgia is a stabbing or burning pain, often severe, caused by a damaged or irritated nerve. Neuralgia may occur anywhere in the body, though postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and occipital neuralgia are the most common.
Read More
Neurocognitive Disorder
Losing Your Mind: Neurocognitive Disorders Impair Cognitive Ability
As we age, there is an expected decline in mental acuity. This impairment in cognitive function is the core symptom of a group of conditions known as neurocognitive disorders (NCD). From Alzheimer's to Huntington's disease, each NCD has its own unique characteristics, symptoms and cause.
Read More
Neuropathy
Brain and Spinal Cord Damage
Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe damage to any part of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord. When a nerve becomes damaged, it restricts the information that passes between the brain and other parts of the body.
Read More
Neurotoxins & Neurotoxicity
Neurotoxicity Can Have Many Different Causes and Treatments
There are many different neurotoxins that can cause cognitive deficits or diseases. Many neurotoxins are industrial pollutants, while others are made in the body due to mutations. Neurotoxicity treatment is often aimed at eliminating the toxin from the body, though treatment can differ depending on the neurotoxin causing the symptoms.
Read More
Night Sweats
Eliminate Excessive Sweating to Restore Your Sleep
Night sweats, also known as nocturnal hyperhidrosis, is a condition characterized by excessive sweating during the night. They can significantly impair one's ability to obtain restful sleep, due to a constant state of discomfort and restlessness. Fortunately, there are lifestyle changes and remedies to alleviate the condition and prevent future events.
Read More
Nutrition and Hormone Balance
Restore Hormonal Balance with a Healthy Diet
Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate body function - when imbalanced, your hormones often cause unrest in your body leading to a variety of health complications. By adhering to a healthy, well-balanced diet, you can not only maintain proper hormone levels, but you can also reverse a current hormone imbalance affecting your overall health.
Read More
Nutritional and Supplemental Treatments for Hepatitis
Manage Hepatitis Symptoms like Inflammation with Nutritional and Supplement Therapies
Hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by a virus, autoimmune response, medication, dietary toxin, illegal drug or alcohol abuse. Evidence-based, professionally managed nutritional and supplemental therapy may resolve this inflammation.
Read More
Nutritional Counseling
A Complete Lifestyle Plan
It's often overlooked, but food plays a major role in your health and wellness. Making the correct choices on what to eat can improve your overall physical and mental fitness, and can even help mitigate certain illnesses.
Read More
Nutritional Deficiency
Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies in B12, D & More
Nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not absorb the necessary amount of nutrients it requires. Also known as malnutrition, nutritional deficiency can influence just about every system in your body, as well as your mental health. It may seem impossible, but many Americans suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to poor food choices
Read More
Obesity
Understand Weight Gain and Learn How to Lose It
Obesity is a major challenge for people from all walks of life. While this condition can sometimes seem insurmountable, we can help you overcome obesity and feel great about your weight.
Read More
Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements
Essential Fatty Acids to Support Overall Health
Omega-3 fish oil supplements are generally sourced from areas where freshwater fish reside. Omega-3 fish oil supports cardiovascular health, and helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure range and proper cholesterol levels. It can also benefit other areas of health, including supporting the immune system and providing better circulation for enhanced cognitive health.
Read More
Oral Thrush
Eliminate Candida Overgrowth in the Mouth
Oral thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth. Treatment with topical or oral antifungals is used, but lifestyle and dietary modifications can help prevent recurrence. Thrush can also signal the presence of an underlying illness or systemic candida, making prompt treatment important.
Read More
Osteoarthritis
Protect Your Aging Joints from the Perils of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common type of arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones degrades over time. Osteoarthritis pain results from excessive strain on your bones due to overuse. Preventing OA from taking effect, or managing your symptoms if you already have it, can be accomplished with the help of your healthcare provider.
Read More
Osteopenia
Learn about the Little Known Precursor of Osteoporosis
Osteopenia is the sister condition of osteoporosis. Characterized by a loss in bone density and an increased risk of fracture, osteopenia is typically the precursor of osteoporosis. Resulting from a wide variety of causes, genetics to bad habits, this osteoporosis precursor is largely preventable.
Read More
Osteoporosis
Slow & Prevent Bone Loss
The weakening of bones known as osteoporosis is a frightening prospect. Many face osteoporosis as they age, and with it see an increased risk of fractures and a decrease in strength. If you're aging, feeling weaker or think you may have osteoporosis you should get help immediately.
Read More
Overactive Bladder
Understand OAB Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a collection of symptoms that affect the bladder and urinary system. Overactive bladder can lead to embarrassment, frustration and difficulty with enjoying everyday life. In most cases, overactive bladder is treatable.
Read More
Overweight
Understand the Health Risks of Excess Weight
Carrying too much body fat can increase your risk for a variety of health complications. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and many other conditions can be directly linked to being overweight.
Read More
Pain Management
Mitigating Your Strife
In addition to physical manipulation, doctors have discovered advanced methods to combat chronic pain. Now more than ever, doctors have a greater understanding of the nervous system, the spinal cord, and how they interact with the brain. These studies have opened the door to a plethora of new pain management treatments.
Read More
Pancreatic Pseudocysts and Cysts
Pancreas Cysts Require Medical Care to Rule Out or Diagnosis Cancer
While usually not cancerous, pancreatic cysts can cause painful symptoms and can even rupture, causing an emergency medical situation. Common imaging tests and lab analysis can determine whether the cysts are benign of cancerous. Getting them checked early is key to removing them or beginning cancer treatment for the best survival chances.
Read More
Pancreatitis
Quell Pancreatic Inflammation to Prevent Disease & Alleviate Pain
Pancreatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas, and is linked with long-term alcohol consumption, gallbladder disease or a combination of the two. Making lifestyle changes, like giving up alcohol, cigarettes and fatty foods, can slow damage to your pancreas; however, additional medical therapies may be necessary.
Read More
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis Is a Painful Inflammation of Your Pancreas and Requires Immediate Medical Attention
Pancreatitis is inflammation of your pancreas that happens when your digestive enzymes get trapped inside your pancreas. While not immediately life-threatening, this condition is serious and usually requires a hospital stay. Chronic pancreatitis can result from several occurrences of acute pancreatitis and is typically caused by long-term alcohol use.
Read More
Pancreatitis Medication Treatment
Medication and Enzyme Therapy Can Help Reduce or Relieve Your Pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is an acute or chronic condition of the pancreas occurring when one or more pancreatic duct is blocked. While many treatment options exist, medications are a common way of managing this condition and reducing or eliminating pain.
Read More
Paresthesia
Shake Off Those Pins and Needles with These Paresthesia Treatments
Paresthesia is a prickling, burning, or numbing sensation that usually occurs in your extremities, such as your hands or feet. While acute paresthesia is very common and typically harmless, chronic paresthesia could be a sign of a more serious condition. Treatment for chronic paresthesia involves treating its underlying condition.
Read More
Pellagra Treatment
Pellagra Is A Deadly Vitamin Deficiency That Can Be Treated
Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin, also called vitamin B3. This deficiency causes large patches of itchy, flaky, red, and peeling skin, as well as nausea, appetite loss, and mouth sores. It can also cause depression, anxiety, and mood swings. Though it’s treatable, pellagra can be fatal in severe cases.
Read More
Pellet Therapy
Bioidentical Hormones, Delivered Consistently and Easily
Bioidentical hormone therapy, also known as BHRT, is quickly becoming a very popular treatment for a variety of hormonal imbalances. BHRT is itself a specialized form of hormone replacement therapy that uses only biologically identical hormones, it has many different delivery methods.
Read More
Pemphigus Treatment
Pemphigus Causes Itchy Or Painful Blisters That Need Medical Attention
Pemphigus is a group of rare chronic skin disorders that causes sores and blisters on the skin or on the mucous membranes.
Read More
Peptic (Stomach) Ulcer Treatment
Calm Your Upset Stomach with These Peptic Ulcer Treatments
Peptic (stomach) ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside of your esophagus, stomach wall or small intestine. They can cause intense pain, nausea and vomiting and, if not treated, these stomach ulcers can lead to serious infections. Thankfully, there are many medical treatments available to treat alleviate your painful symptoms.
Read More
Perimenopause
Hormonal Imbalance and Early Menopause
As women hit middle age, they become infertile and no longer menstruate. This is known as menopause. Perimenopause refers to the time before menopause begins - it literally translates to "around menopause." Due to fluctuating hormones, perimenopause causes significant symptoms that can affect quality of life. Today, there are more treatments than ever to mitigate the side effects and symptoms of perimenopause.
Read More
Peripheral Neuropathy
Find Relief from Your Troubling Nerve Damage
Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder which occurs due to damage to the peripheral nerves and is characterized by weakness, tingling, and burning pain that primarily affects the hands and feet. Treatment for peripheral neuropathy is available and often begins with addressing the specific underlying cause and pain levels.
Read More
Peritonitis
Treating Peritonitis Immediately Can Prevent Complications Like Sepsis
Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, a layer of tissue that covers the inside of the abdomen. Usually caused by infections or injuries, common symptoms of peritonitis include abdominal pain and swelling, fever, and nausea. Peritonitis is a serious medical emergency that can be treated with antibiotics and surgery.
Read More
Pernicious Anemia Treatment
Your Dysfunctional Intestines Could Be Causing Decreased Red Blood Cells
Anemia occurs when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to provide oxygen to your body tissues. There are different causes of anemia--when anemia is caused by your intestines improperly functioning, resulting in insufficient absorption of vitamin B12, you suffer a specific condition called pernicious anemia.
Read More
Pharmaceutical Treatment for Diabetes
Medication Can Help Manage Your Diabetes Symptoms and Prevent Complications.
Diabetes develops when your cells become resistant to insulin, causing sugar overload in your bloodstream. Medical treatment and lifestyle adjustments are key to managing your symptoms and protecting yourself from serious health complications.
Read More
Pinched Nerve
Learn about the Pain, Tingling and Burning of Pinched Nerves
A pinched nerve (compressed nerve) is a painful experience, regardless of the cause, playing a sport, injury, or sleeping in a weird position, it can be a pain in the ass... literally. Pain and other symptoms are a result of bone or connective tissue placing too much pressure on a nerve.
Read More
Pneumonia
Learn how the Common Cold Can Become Pneumonia
At its core, pneumonia is an inflammatory infection affecting the lungs. Stemming from a number of causes, viral, bacterial and fungal, pneumonia symptoms can range from barely noticeable to very severe. It can even mimic the common cold. If you've had an unusually long cold or flu, read about pneumonia.
Read More
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Treatment
Treat Neck, Shoulder, and Hip Pain and Stiffness with Corticosteroids
If you’re over the age of 50 and suffering from inflammation in your neck, shoulders, and hip joints you may want to get checked for Polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR), an autoimmune disease. The good news is – it can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
Read More
Post-Hysterectomy Menopause
Post-Surgical and Early Menopause
The cessation of the female monthly cycle, or menopause, typically occurs in women entering their late 40s or early 50s. Surgical menopause, which occurs after the removal of the ovaries, can occur in women of any age.
Read More
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Could Your Brain be Hardwired for PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is most commonly associated with combat veterans. However anyone who experiences -or witnesses-a traumatic event can develop PTSD. New research has shed light on the neurobiological effect PTSD has on the brain and what this may mean for sufferers and treatment of this debilitating condition.
Read More
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Get Help with Posttraumatic Stress
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects men, women and children who have witnessed or been a part of a traumatic event. Posttraumatic stress disorder is most effectively treated if identified early. Talk therapy is one of the most effective methods of treatment.
Read More
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Treatment
Dizzy? Lightheaded? Fainting? It may be Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which can be treated by lowering your blood pressure
Lightheadedness, anxiety, blurred vision, sleep disorders, poor concentration, fatigue, heart palpitations, weakness, chest pain, and headaches can all be symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. While no single treatment exists for this blood pressure condition, practitioners focus on lowering blood pressure and advising lifestyle changes.
Read More
Pre-Operative Evaluations
Prepare for Surgery with a Complete Physical Analysis
Before you have surgery, it is important for your medical team to gather specific information about your health through a pre-operative evaluation. This can help them team identify any potential problems that could cause complications before, during, or after surgery.
Read More
Primary Immunodeficiency
Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), root of constant, long lasting, severe illnesses.
Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) is a blanket term covering a wide variety of immune system and autoimmune conditions, over 200 in fact. These are conditions that affect the ability of your immune system to defend your body against viral attack, leading to increased illnesses, infections and a host of other issues.
Read More
Probiotic Supplements
Supplement Your Health with the Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics seem to be a trend in healthy living that everyone's heard of, but few know what they do. Probiotics are tiny microorganisms said to provide health benefits when ingested. The use of probiotics was first conceptualized in the early 1900's, but not popularized until the 80's.
Read More
Progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women's Health and this Vital Hormone
Hormone imbalance can cause a number of serious health issues. In particular, progesterone, which regulates many of your body's functions, can cause debilitating symptoms when levels are too low or too high. This is especially crucial for women, as progesterone plays a large part in controlling pregnancy and menopause.
Read More
Progesterone Level Testing
Progesterone Testing Is the First Step toward Treating Hormonal Imbalances
The female sex hormone progesterone is produced mainly in the ovaries following ovation each month. Imbalances can cause unwanted symptoms like infertility, mood changes, and irregular periods. Getting a progesterone level test is the first step toward diagnosing and relieving symptoms of unbalanced hormone levels.
Read More
Psoriatic Arthritis
Controlling Inflammation Can Slow Joint Damage from PsA
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a medical condition characterized by inflammation and damage to certain joints. It is linked with psoriasis, a skin disease characterized by raised red patches or white scaly eruptions. Treatment can range from surgery and splinting to medications, injections or simple lifestyle changes--like forgoing cigarettes, sugar, dairy and fatty foods.
Read More
Pulmonary Acid Aspiration Syndrome Care
Discover How Deadly Pulmonary Acid Aspiration Syndrome is Preventable
Also known as Mendelson's syndrome, pulmonary acid aspiration syndrome is a dangerous condition in which acid and other stomach contents may enter the airway and ultimately the lungs. This can result in long term issues like phenomena and short-term complications requiring emergency medical attention.
Read More
Pulmonary Edema
Remove Fluid Accumulation in Your Lungs
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which pressure from the heart's left ventricle causes fluid to fill the alveoli in the lungs. It can be an acute or chronic condition caused by injury or disease, with symptoms ranging from breathing difficulties to fatigue. Acute pulmonary edema can sometimes be fatal if not treated immediately with medication intervention.
Read More
Raynaud's Disease Treatment
The Reason Why Your Body Numbs to Cold or Stress
Raynaud's syndrome, also known as Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon, is a medical condition characterized by a numbing and cool sensation of certain areas of your body (such as your fingers and toes) typically in response to cold temperatures or stress. Raynaud's disease treatment depends on the severity of the condition.
Read More
Raynaud's Syndrome Treatment
Protect Your Extremities and Prevent Raynaud's Syndrome Symptoms
Raynaud's syndrome is a vascular disease that affects the arteries in your extremities. When exposed to cold or stress, these arteries constrict, cutting off blood supply and causing symptoms like discoloration and numbness. While there is no cure for Raynaud's syndrome, symptoms can be managed
Read More
Reactive Arthritis Treatment
Infection: The Underlying Cause of Your Joint Pain and Inflammation
Reactive arthritis is a condition presenting joint pain and swelling, which is triggered by infection in the body, usually in the intestines, genitals or urinary tract. Treatment of reactive arthritis may include antibiotics, corticosteroids injections to reduce joint stiffness or physical therapy to increase range of motion and flexibility.
Read More
Restless Leg Syndrome
Identify the Causes and Symptoms of RLS
Restless leg syndrome, also known as RLS, is a sleep disorder that affects many people. Those who have restless leg syndrome are often unable to sleep or sit for a long time, due to an irritation or pain in the legs that is only stopped by moving.
Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An Autoimmune Disease That Causes the Painful Swelling of Joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune system disease that typically affects multiple, symmetrical joints in the body with painful swelling. While not curable, there are ways to manage the pain. In cases of chronic inflammation, RA can cause permanent joint damage and deformity.
Read More
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Limiting Your Time Outside During Tick Season Can Prevent RMSF
Rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a potentially life-threatening illnesses caused by a bite from a tick infected with Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria. Symptoms include a high fever, muscle aches, and nausea, and may cause neurological problems. Antibiotics and hospital stays can be used to treat the illness and prevent serious complications.
Read More
Running for Weight Loss
Cardio for Burning Calories & Losing Weight
Running and weight loss go hand-in-hand, but it's important to pace yourself. Experts say you will need to run more slowly and for longer-at least thirty minutes-and at least three to four times a week to see any real benefit from running.
Read More
Saliva Test for Cortisol and DHEAS Levels
Saliva test to identify cortisol and DHEAS imbalances
This article explores saliva testing to identify a patient's cortisol-or stress hormone-levels and their DHEAS levels-or steroid hormones-made in your adrenal cortex. The decline of DHEAS is associated with the aging process. High levels of cortisol and low levels of DHEAS are associated with adrenal fatigue.
Read More
Saliva Testing
Saliva Testing for Hormones, Diabetes and Allergies
Saliva testing allows doctors and other medical professionals to test your saliva (spit) for a variety of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. These results can guide a variety of treatments and tell your medical provider more about what's happening inside your body.
Read More
Sciatica
Nerve Pain Treatment
The sciatica nerve begins in the lower spine, and extends down into the back of each leg. Some of its motor functions include moving the muscles behind your knees and in your lower legs. Sciatica symptoms can show up in a number of ways. Sufferers may experience pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling.
Read More
Scoliosis
Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine curves resembling the letter S or letter C instead of a straight line. There's no known cause of scoliosis for most people. A few others may have developed scoliosis after an injury, disease or birth defect.
Read More
Sexual Dysfunction Treatment
Fight Back Against Your Lackluster Sex Life
Sexual dysfunction, which affects both men and women, broadly refers to any problem which occurs at any phase of the sexual response cycle to prevent the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity, which may be tied to both physical and psychological factors.
Read More
Shingles
Eliminate Your Painful Shingles Rash
Shingles, known as herpes zoster or chickenpox reactivation, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and leads to the development of a painful skin rash and fluid-filled blisters. Age and compromised immunity are the two major risk factors. Shingles treatment involves antivirals, which can shorten your recovery and alleviate painful symptoms.
Read More
Shoulder Cuff Tears
Torn Rotator Cuffs and You
The labrum and the rotator cuff are the two likeliest places where a shoulder tear will occur. If you've hurt your shoulder, there's a possibility that there might be a tear. That's why it's extremely important to see a doctor when an injury occurs.
Read More
Silicosis
Your Shortness of Breath Could Be Due to Silica Inhalation
Silica is a crystal-like mineral commonly found in sand, rock, and quartz. If someone inhales too much silica dust over a certain period of time, they can develop a progressive condition known as silicosis disease. There are several different types of silicosis, and each can cause breathing difficulties that can lead to serious repertory diseases.
Read More
Sleep Apnea
CPAP, Surgery and Other Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts many times over the course of a night. Sleep apnea can lead to many major health problems, and in some cases, fatality. In many cases, the person suffering from sleep apnea does not notice symptoms; instead they appear to a partner or as a part of sleep study.
Read More
Sleep Medicine
Treatment & Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders
Whether they're dealing with a serious medical condition or just can't seem to fall asleep at night, sleep medicine is designed to address these problems. Sleep medicine providers focus on helping patients achieve healthy sleep.
Read More
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth may be Responsible for Your Digestive Troubles
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which abnormal amounts of bacteria are found in the small intestine. The small intestine manages the absorption of nutrients into the body and transfers waste into the colon. The abundance of bacteria in the small intestine can cause some serious symptoms.
Read More
SmartLipo
Easy, Effective Fat Reduction
When there's two possible treatment options, and one is safer, less-invasive and more effective, that will be the treatment that patients choose. That's why SmartLipo is the best solution for fat reduction and body sculpting: It takes the liposuction process and improves on it in nearly every way.
Read More
Spasticity
Alleviate Chronic Muscle Pain & Spasms
Spasticity is a condition which causes continuous muscle contraction. It is characterized by uncontrollable muscle spasms and body movements, tight or stiff muscles, and chronic pain. A side effect of many diseases, muscle spasticity can affect your ability to move and otherwise properly function unless treated with physical therapy, medicine, or surgery.
Read More
Speed Up Metabolism
Speed Up Your Metabolism Safely
Metabolism is the complex process your body uses to change the food and drink you take in into energy. Most of the processes that make up your body's metabolism are natural and happening inside your body without any effort-they are not something you can control.
Read More
Strep Throat Treatment
The Bacterial Infection Causing Your Scratchy Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial infection causing a scratchy sore throat. Most commonly affecting children between the ages of 5 and 15, strep throat is highly contagious and should be treated promptly so as not to allow symptoms to worsen or cause more serious complications. Treatment involves an antibiotic to fight the spread of the infection.
Read More
Synthetic vs Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Harnessing the Power of Mother Nature with Bioidentical Hormones
The main differences between synthetic or synthesized and bioidentical hormones are accuracy and side effects. Bioidentical hormones are said to replicate the molecular structure of naturally-produced hormones identically, resulting in a hormone which the body can more readily use without harmful long-term side effects.
Read More
Tapeworm Treatment
Tapeworm Infection Can Cause Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, or Organ Complications
Tapeworms are small worms that contaminate food, soil, and water. Infections occur when people consume food or interact with animals contaminated by larvae or eggs. While most infections cause mild or no symptoms, tape worm infection can be serious or even fatal. A variety of treatments are used eliminate tapeworms, but in extreme cases surgery may be required.
Read More
Temporal Arteritis
Reduce Inflammation in Your Temporal Arteries
Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis (GCA), is the inflammation of the arteries in the head, neck, and upper body. It specifically affects the temporal artery in the head, causing symptoms that include headaches and jaw pain, and can lead to blindness or stroke if left untreated.
Read More
Testosterone Level Testing
Hormone Testing Can Diagnose Conditions Caused by Testosterone Imbalances
Testosterone is a sex hormone that regulates puberty, fertility, and sex drive (libido). Unbalanced levels of testosterone can cause low libido and irregular periods, emotional instability, and many other symptoms. Testosterone levels can be measured to determine whether treatment is necessary.
Read More
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Beat Low-T & Andropause
As men age, they notice a change in their physical and mental states. This change stems from the body's lowered testosterone production. Decreased libido, depression and many more side-effects can be caused by low testosterone. The symptoms of low testosterone are sometimes referred to as andropause. Andropause can seem like a dead end, a condition with no solution. Due to today's advanced medical technology, that isn't the case. Testosterone replacement therapy can provide relief.
Read More
Text Neck
Eliminate Pain & Headaches Caused by Your Poor Posture
Text neck is the term used to describe an overuse syndrome or repetitive stress injury that develops due to improper posture from bending your neck forward to view your phone. Fortunately, there are many habits you can develop to avoid straining your neck when you text, as well as options to relieve your pain once text neck begins to impact your life.
Read More
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Imbalance
Understand this Crucial Hormone
Your endocrine system generates a multitude of hormones that serve crucial functions in your body. One of the most important is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Created in the pituitary gland, TSH is a precursor hormone. This means TSH is essential for the thyroid gland to release its hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Read More
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Avoid the Dangerous Complications of TSS
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening medical condition that most often occurs when the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus enters the bloodstream and produces toxins. The body responds to the poisons that are released with an immediate drop in blood pressure. If left untreated, toxic shock syndrome can cause major organ damage or even death.
Read More
Toxoplasmosis
A Parasitic Infection Can Jeopardize Your Health
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. In healthy individuals, toxoplasmosis is typically asymptomatic, as the immune system prevents the parasite from causing illness. However, toxoplasmosis can be a serious health concern for people with compromised immune systems and for pregnant women.
Read More
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation a Noninvasive Treatment for Stubborn Depression
Treatments for depression and migraine headaches usually revolve around a combination of medications, some of which carry distasteful side effects. In 2007 the FDA approved transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a new non-invasive treatment option which has been growing in popularity.
Read More
Ulcerative Colitis
Extensive Digestive Health Treatment & Support
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one branch of several types of digestive disorders known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis affects only the large intestine and causes the lining to become inflamed and irritated-creating ulcers that produce mucus, pus and persistent diarrhea.
Read More
Understanding HIV/AIDS
Understanding the Treatment and History of HIV/AIDS
HIV stands for "human immunodeficiency virus". Early flu-like symptoms (often classified as "acute HIV") typically develop within the first two months of infection. Symptoms may last for a few weeks. The next stage of development is called "chronic HIV" and can persist for over a decade if left untreated.
Read More
Urethral Stricture Treatment
Urethral Stricture Can Cause Urinary Pain And Difficulty Urinating
Urethral stricture is the narrowing of the male urethra—the tube that allows urine drainage from the bladder. Caused by trauma to the bladder or urethra, prostate cancer, long-term catheter use, and many other factors, this condition can be treated using a wide variety of methods.
Read More
Urinalysis
Urine Testing for Kidney Disorder & More
A urinalysis is a simple test that helps medical providers identify infection, irritation or other illnesses through compounds or components of your urine. If your provider is looking for a specific compound, the urine may be sent to a lab for testing. More general tests can be completed in the office in just a few minutes.
Read More
Urinary Incontinence
Don't let Urinary Incontinence Control You
Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and make enjoying your life difficult. There are many reasons you may be suffering from an over-active bladder (OAB).
Read More
Venous Insufficiency Treatment
The Result of Your Poor Vein Wall and Valve Function
Venous insufficiency refers to improper vein walls and/or valve function which restricts blood flow from the heart to the legs. In venous insufficiency, restricted blood flow causes "pooling" of blood in the veins, a process called stasis, which may cause varicose veins or venous ulcers.
Read More
Vitamin B Complex Injections
Replenish Your System with Vitamin B Complex Injections
Vitamin B complex is a grouping of all B vitamins. The vitamins in vitamin B complex are essential for growth, development, and a variety of other bodily functions. B complex injections are perfect for people with dietary restrictions, for those who have had trouble losing weight, or for anyone experiencing digestion issues.
Read More
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Restore Your Body's Natural Levels
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to depression, paranoia and delusions, memory loss, incontinence, loss of taste and smell and more. The body needs B12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA and carry out other functions. Vitamin B12 is not produced by the body, it only consumed in animal products.
Read More
Vitamin B12 Injections
Keep the Body's Nerves & Blood Cells Healthy
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutrient that keeps the body's nerves and blood cells healthy. B12 shots are prescribed when patients exhibit symptoms of fatigue, depression and poor memory. These injections are delivered directly to the bloodstream and typically contain 500 times more vitamin B12 than the recommended daily dose.
Read More
Vitamin C Deficiency Treatment
Optimize Ascorbic Acid Levels to Optimize Immune Function
Your body relies on an essential nutrient, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), to grow and repair tissues and produce collagen. When you become deficient in vitamin C, a number of health problems may follow. Known colloquially as scurvy, severe vitamin C deficiency derives from a dearth of vitamin C in the diet.
Read More
Vitamin D Deficiency
Avoiding Rickets through Treatment
Vitamin D helps boost bone and muscle growth - vitamin D deficiency has been linked to health conditions including prostate cancer and a number of other illnesses. If you are vitamin D deficient, your physician may recommend a combination of diet changes and supplements to bring levels back to normal.
Read More
Weight Gain
Lose Weight Now
Weight gain can sometimes happen for no apparent reason, even to seemingly healthy adults who maintain regular exercise. There are a number of weight gain causes that contribute to this increase including stress, poor sleep, aging and pregnancy. The most effective weight gain treatment is a medical weight loss program.
Read More
Weight Loss Clinic
Lose Weight With the Help of a Weight Loss Expert
Diet and exercise just not cutting it? It might be time for a visit to a weight loss clinic. Weight loss clinics employ healthcare professionals dedicated to helping you reach your target weight safely, providing such services as nutritional counseling, appetite suppressants and diet and exercise programs.
Read More
Weight Loss Motivation
The Secrets of Healthy Weight Loss & Fitness
Staying motivated to lose weight can be difficult thanks to daily temptations and busy schedules. If you are struggle with weight loss motivation, there are plenty of options to help. Personal motivation can be improved by focusing on the good, setting goals and rewarding yourself are all very helpful.
Read More
Weight Loss Plateau Solutions
Break Through to a New, Healthy You
Patients often reach their weight loss plateau after long periods of eating right and exercising. Weight loss plateau is a normal part of losing weight, though it can be frustrating. To lose more weight patients will often have to decrease calories, increase activity and change your habits.
Read More
What Are Bioidentical Hormones
Discover the Difference Bioidentical Hormones Can Make
Traditional hormone therapy may lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Arguments have been made for the increased safety and effectiveness of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). This is because bioidenticals are designed to imitate the structure of your body's hormones.
Read More
White Tongue Treatment
White Coated Tongue Can Be a Sign of Serious Illness
A white coated tongue is usually harmless, but it can be a symptom of something more serious, like tongue cancer, oral lichen planus, oral thrush, or syphilis. Getting medical attention is advised to diagnose or rule out any medical conditions giving your tongue a sticky white coating.
Read More
Wilson's Disease Treatment
Wilson’s Disease Treatment Can Help You Enjoy A Healthier Life
Your liver, brain, eyes, and other organs can be damaged by an overabundance of copper in your system. Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic condition caused by an overabundance of copper. It affects about 1 in 30,000 people, and, if left untreated, Wilson’s disease can be fatal.
Read More
Zika Virus
Virus from Uganda's Zika Forest Can Cause Life-Threatening Birth Defects
Named after Uganda's Zika Forest, where it was first discovered in 1947, the Zika virus is most commonly spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The Zika virus can be sexually-transmitted or spread by blood transfusions. The virus can have a catastrophic impact on pregnant women, causing severe Zika Virus birth defects, including microcephaly.
Read More
Zinc Deficiency Treatment
Revitalize the Immune System with Zinc
While often considered a global issue, particularly in developing countries, a zinc deficiency can create troubling health conditions, even when the deficiency is considered mild. To combat a zinc deficiency, meet with your healthcare provider who can evaluate your symptoms and recommend effective treatment like zinc supplements and dietary changes.
Read More