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The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there’s no denying that holiday stress can occasionally creep…
Don't let bursitis burst your bubble
Do you have unsolved pain in or near a joint? Is that pain worse with movement or pressure? You may have bursitis. Bursitis is the irritation and swelling of a bursa, one of the many fluid filled sacs that help wit…
Enduring gifts
It is the time of year when we all head out to find the best gift for our favorite clients, friends, family and all those who help us throughout the year — from personal trainers to hair stylists. Many times our th…
Holiday stress management: Biggest causes of stress, anxiety
The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there’s no denying that holiday stress can sometimes creep up on even the most calm and organized among us. Holiday parties, family get-togethers and other holid…
Sacrificing our health
At certain times of the year, our mental and emotional stability stand out more glaringly than other times. We are now entering one of those times. As the stress of the holidays weigh on us — fervent shopping, work…
Do you have degenerative disc disease?
Degenerative disc disease, or DDD, can occur in any area of the spine, but it is most commonly found in the lumbar spine. Contrary to its name, it is not actually a disease, but rather a condition where discs “dege…
Losses
Each year as the year-end approaches various publications will write of the losses their industry endured over the last year. They do it at the Oscars and it is always one of the more touching moments in the broadc…
Acupuncture: Science-based medicine or Hokum?
Think about this for a moment: does the placebo effect exist in animals? I’m inclined to think not. It is popular to write off the benefits of acupuncture as being a placebo effect, but if that is true then why is …
Of price points and tariffs
Recently the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs on European wine that will almost certainly trickle down to the retail market place. While the effect will become clear in the coming months, not all cou…
A new approach to treating fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease causing a wide range of symptoms that can vary greatly from person to person. The onset of fibromyalgia is usually gradual and can interfere with even simple daily activities.
Thankful for the opportunity to help restore health
Whether it is the health of my patients or my own health, I am thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in the health of so many. I believe we are all given gifts. They tend to differ widely from one perso…
Thanksgiving recomendations
This past week, The Press ran a column from the Associated Press on Thanksgiving wine pairings. The column proved one theory I have written about many times: the best way to get 20 different opinions on wine is to …
What is gua sha?
Gua sha is a natural, alternative therapy that involves the light scraping of the skin with a rounded tool to improve pain, circulation and range of motion. This ancient Chinese healing technique offers a unique ap…
Take care of your prostate and it will take care of you
“Many men die with prostate cancer, but most men with the diagnosis will not die from prostate cancer.” I have heard numerous doctors and medical professionals use this line, but don’t let sayings like this diminis…
Chronic pain triggers to avoid
Debilitating, chronic pain is on the increase, and if you don’t know why you are in pain, then it is difficult to know what to do or how to cope. At Natural Spine Solutions we treat people with chronic pain every d…
Feeling the bloat
Gas and bloating can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. While there are some serious medical conditions that have side effects of bloating, most causes we can control. While the terms “bloating” and “water retentio…