Auto immune mechanism revealed

Auto-immune disorders have taken center stage in medical research these days. Some interesting data is surfacing that sheds some light on the mechanisms behind the body seemingly attacking itself.

Alternative treatment for ear infections

Almost 35 percent of all pediatric visits are for ear problems - about 10 million cases per year involving ear infections (otitis media). Otitis media is caused either by a bacteria or a virus, and often follows a …

Chiropractic for children

Why would a child have a spine and nerve system problem? The list is endless. Traumatic births, learning to walk, slips, falls, sports injuries, and more can be the cause of such problems. Yet, because children hav…

Race time

This weekend I was at the Race for the Cure Coeur d'Alene, where I met and saw a sea of beautiful people (mostly in pink) who are survivors, along with their devoted families and amazing friends. There were 1400 pe…

Acupuncture helps cancer sufferers

Patients undergoing traditional cancer therapies suffer immense side effects. They range from pain to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hot flashes, insomnia, depression, anxiety and other mental issues, lack of motivati…

Fall arrivals

For us and for most consumers (judging by buying patterns), wine consumption has a seasonal element: more rose and white with bracing acidity in the spring and summer, full-bodied whites and bubbly as the leaves st…

New treatment option for Restless Leg Syndrome

Sufferers from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) have often been at a loss for effective treatment of this frustrating condition. After all, RLS sufferers experience difficulty accomplishing ordinary activities, such as …

Diabetes Part II: Minding your micronutrients

Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, organic acids, and phytonutrients) are often ignored, but vitally important for healing, detoxification, energy, and metabolic regulation. Especially since Type 2 diabetes, and s…

The upsides and downsides of inversion

Inversion therapy is said to relieve back pain, let your joints decompress, allow more nutrients to reach your discs, and boost circulation. Inversions are regularly practiced in yoga for their ability to relieve s…

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Does my child have a concussion?

A concussion is an injury to the brain that may be caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. Concussions may also happen after a fall or hit that jars the brain. A blow elsewhere on the body can cause a concussi…

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Major study questions the use of muscle relaxants, pain medications and NSAIDs in whiplash

A scientific review published in 2007 casts doubt on many common whiplash treatments. Despite billions spent on scientific research each year, it is surprising that many common treatments lack valid scientific evid…

Two weeks

A couple of months ago, a beautiful woman came into my office, wondering why she had been referred to physical therapy after she started radiation therapy. She had a partial mastectomy with axillary lymph nodes rem…

Acupuncture for sports injuries

As the summer sports become subdued with inclement weather, it is the time to heal those sports injuries without the constant re-aggravation. Tennis elbow (shoulder or knees, too), low back pain, ankle weakness or …