Getting dizzy can happen, usually after standing up too fast or staring at an optical illusion then looking away. The unsteadiness can be troubling but is minimal when compared to vertigo symptoms. Vertigo is a symptom rather than a condition that causes dizziness combined with a spinning sensation, even when an individual stands completely still. Vertigo can make everyday life… Read More
Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound without an external acoustic stimulus. It is a prevalent complaint in ENT offices, but the etiology of this condition has not yet been elucidated fully. However, it is believed that the root cause of the sound is perceived without any external stimulation is due to abnormal neural activity along the hearing path… Read More
Chiropractors and spine specialists utilize spinal imaging through X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans to figure out what is causing back problems and pain. Imaging is common. Whether chiropractic or spinal surgery, they help immensely discover back issues and allow the individual to see what is happening. Types of cases include back pain that: Comes from trauma Has lingered for four… Read More
When back pain presents for a prolonged period, the back muscles reduce in mass but increase fat content, resulting in more stiffness. This leads to chronic muscle fatigue and results in chronic pain symptoms. Adding resistance to a workout routine in weight machines, free weights, and/or resistance bands helps reduce back pain. Studies have shown that specific therapeutic back muscle… Read More
Balance is the state of equilibrium; it means to have an equal distribution, and it relates to the optimal state of health. Nowadays, managing our health could seem like a juggling act and not necessarily balance. Indeed, as most modern chronic diseases are multifactorial, their treatment has a multi-faceted approach. However, treating every ill with a pill must be exhausting,… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCs9h7oKe_k Welcome to our newest functional Medicine presentation, in this episode we will talk Testosterone Deficiency in Men. An expert will help us describe testosterone deficiency, its prevalence in the male population, and relationship to aging. He will also list etiologies of diminished testosterone levels, and physiological impact of low testosterone levels. We will Identify signs, symptoms, and conditions associated… Read More
Many individuals do not realize the importance of the type of pillow they use for sleep. Sleeping on the wrong pillow is the perfect set-up for neck, shoulder, and back pain. Here are a few chiropractic tips on what to know about picking the best pillow. Knowing which is the right pillow for you can be the key to proper… Read More
Low-back, neck, shoulder, hip, leg, and foot pain are all causes of everyday discomfort and a bad mood. Chronic pain exacerbates the discomfort and bad mood times 10. Chiropractic treatment can help realign the spine and alleviate the pain. However, to maintain pain relief, individuals need to make healthy lifestyle adjustments. One of the most important adjustments is eating habits.… Read More
After learning the intricacies between neuronal signaling and gastrointestinal hormonal stimulation, we now understand how they influence each other. However, we need to take into account the environment in which these processes are taking place. Is the patient overweight or obese? Is there a chance that adipose-induced inflammation influences reproductive health? The neuroinflammation promoted by a high-fat diet is strongly… Read More
More individuals are reporting extreme levels of stress. Studies indicate that an increasing number of individuals are feeling worried, anxious, or depressed regularly from various stressors. Maintaining the body's health includes: Following a balanced diet Getting enough exercise Taking vitamins or supplements to ensure the body gets what it needs for optimal function. However, research has found that a sudden… Read More
What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress represents an imbalance in the body. This imbalance is between reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and our body's natural ability to detoxify these species, resulting in damage. It is essential to note that free radicals are a normal byproduct of biochemical pathways in the body, an example being the body's energy-generating process, specifically the… Read More
The crosstalk between the gastrointestinal hormones that promote metabolic cues is integrated by the anorexigenic proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and orexigenic neuropeptide Y (NPY) neurons localized in the hypothalamus. Furthermore, these metabolic cues determine orexin synthesis and secretion by the hypothalamus, regulating food intake or satiety. In addition, these neurons controlling capacities depend on the sensory levels of hormones like leptin and… Read More
Hormones are the mediators of multiple metabolic, reproductive and developmental processes in our body. In addition, hormonal secretion depends on an intricate feedback loop that includes the participation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. The interaction between the HPG axis hormones is crucial for reproductive health. Any disturbance in this process might result in reproductive dysfunction. Nowadays, obesity contributes to the… Read More