Gut microbiota has a wide variety of metabolic activities. I would like to rephrase that, more than activities, they are responsibilities. Nowadays, we know that the gut microbiota metabolizes what we used to believe to be "undigestible," creating microflora-derived metabolites. Consequently, these metabolites promote the growth of beneficial bacteria leading to healthier wellbeing. Nevertheless, the central mediator to this phenomenon… Read More
Although many soccer injuries involve the legs and lower extremities, other body areas are susceptible to injury/s as well. Acute or cumulative is how soccer injuries are generally described. Acute injuries are traumatic. They are usually caused by a slip, trip, and fall, getting hit, and crashing into other players. Cumulative injuries involve repetitive stress on a muscle, joint, or… Read More
The cytokine storm present in COVID-19 in obese patients (and normal-weight patients) develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This syndrome is characterized by a severe hypoxic respiratory failure due to an exacerbated inflammatory reaction and can lead to multi-organ dysfunction. Indeed, this is the battle we fight every day in the hospitals. Unfortunately, up to date, there are no effective… Read More
APT is short for anterior pelvic tilt. APT is when the pelvis tilts more down than forward, which can cause strain on the surrounding muscles and the spine to hold the torso up. It can be the body's own anatomical structure causing the condition and/or part of a bad habit that an individual has grown accustomed to. This can be… Read More
Re-energize from a lack of energy and fatigue with Bio-chiropractic. Millions of individuals struggle to get through the day or night depending on work/school schedules because of deficient energy levels that result in fatigue. Unfortunately, many begin taking over-the-counter or prescription medication, drinking coffee or highly caffeinated/energy beverages, or taking days off to catch up on rest. A wide range… Read More
Tissues The human body is composed of many tissues. Each organ in the body can be broken down into tissues. Tissues are sorted based on their basic functions. These include: Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Muscle Tissue Nerves Tissue Muscle Tissue Out of these tissue types, the only tissue that contracts is muscle. Muscle tissue is further broken down into skeletal,… Read More
I threw my back out. Most of us have heard and possibly experienced throwing our backs out. But, what does throwing out your back really mean? Find out from our experts. When talking about throwing one's back out, it’s usually a result of twisting, turning, coughing, sneezing, or lifting incorrectly. The medical equivalent to this injury is an ankle sprain. It… Read More
Immunonutrition therapy application is varied, ranging from severely ill patients, perioperative immunonutrition, athletic enhancement, and more recently in the COVID- 19 patients. However, the underlying factor of immunonutrition effectiveness is its capacity to downregulate inflammatory responses and improve immune reactions using pharmaconutrients. Furthermore, immunonutrition seeks to counteract, reverse and repair barrier function, reduce inflammation, improve immune response related to COVID-19,… Read More
Living with sciatica can be debilitating and exhausting. Find out how different individuals reduced their pain from this condition. Sciatica has different treatment options. It is often a matter of trial and error to find a treatment/therapy that works for the individual. These include: Physical therapy Medication Chiropractic Injections Acupuncture Surgery Different individuals with sciatica share what works for them. Here… Read More
Individuals that go through severe low back pain caused by degeneration, herniated discs, vehicle, personal, work, and sports injuries, surgery, or spinal fusion is usually a last resort if non-invasive treatments fail to provide relief or not enough relief. Patients try to avoid spinal fusion because it can be an intense experience and requires a year-long recovery period. Unfortunately, individuals… Read More
This current year, we are still dealing with two global pandemics: obesity and, despite the new hope that vaccination brings, COVID-19. Previous literature has reported that obesity, characterized by elevated fat mass, can negatively impact immune system functionality. Consequently, this factor increases the risk of infection and complicates the recovery due to the high amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines secreted by… Read More
Many doctors/surgeons rely on the widely adopted lumbar spinal fusion. However, experts have asserted that lumbar total disc replacement or TDR should be made available and increased for treating degenerative disc disease and other spinal conditions. Individuals interested in total disc replacement, the ability to have it done, and if insurance will pay? What to know about TDR and fusion… Read More
Physical exercise has a powerful effect on our bodies. Most of the exercise benefits can be measurable such as body composition modification and physical endurance. However, it is common to hear athletes talk about how exercise influences their immune responses. Indeed, nutrition and exercise immunology go hand in hand to modify immune function. Immunonutrition combines the anti-inflammatory components of orthomolecular… Read More