Sometimes it's hard to understand how people become addicted to drugs. In fact, we automatically associated these people as “addicts” who lack willpower. Addiction is considered a chronic relapsing disease caused by changes in the brain’s neurocircuitry.
Similar to other chronic illnesses, addiction is a highly treatable and curable disease, especially when combining addiction treatment medication with behavioral therapies. In...
One of the most common reasons that patients come to see me for is an upper respiratory infection. These infections are often viral, at least to start out. Patients will go to the doctor for a quicker end to their symptoms. Also, they often wonder if their infection is bacterial and needs antibiotics. This can only be evaluated in...
“It’s my arthritis. It makes me hurt all over!”
Remember hearing your grandparents, or someone of that generation complains about arthritis aches? They may have said, “this is what happens when you get older,” or “getting old is not for sissies!”
Most people are unaware that there are several different types of arthritis. Each type of arthritis has different symptoms and...
Of all the foods available in the modern American diet, the soybean may stand supreme for its versatile application in different dishes. Almost everyone, from the strictest vegan to the meat-loving omnivore, finds use and delight in this little plant product packed with protein. Despite its popularity, several myths have risen surrounding its effect on the human body. In...
Joint protection is a type of training for anyone with arthritis and other conditions which cause painful and swollen joints. Those with arthritis should be trained on joint protection strategies to lessen the pressure and burden on painful and weak joints.
While joint protection does not entail placing yourself in a cocoon of bubble wrap, it is not a...
When someone hears the term chronic pain, they often immediately think of pain medication. Prescription pain medications, also known as opiates, are one of the most controversial healthcare topics affecting society. Large amounts of opiates are prescribed each year, leaving society with little to no answers regarding how to avoid addiction. Now more than ever, individuals need effective treatments...
Retirement is an exciting time. The last thing you want is to start off on the wrong foot. Avoiding one of the biggest retirement mistakes could help you transition smoothly into retirement.
The mistake we are referring to is not having enough money saved up specifically for healthcare in retirement. Although many finance experts say you don’t need a million...
The rotator cuff is a term that a lot of people have heard of. What the rotator cuff does, most people can figure out, is it rotates the shoulder. However, what the rotator cuff is remains a widespread mystery.
Of all of the shoulder pain patients that I have seen, by far their most common injuries are to the...
We all know the toll traumatic, catastrophic events have on life. Trauma also comes in the form of recurring and persistent experiences. This includes living in areas with high crime, chronic illness, homelessness, bullying, neglect, abuse, and more. Because trauma has many forms and looks different in each person, it is hard to describe a specific presentation.
Some people come...
Have you made an effort to establish genuine personal relationships with family, friends, and colleagues? Are you involved in your community or local organizations? Do you take time out of the day to put away your phone and spend one on one time with the ones you love? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're well on...
