Types of Parasomnias Parasomnias cover a range of sleep disorders. While there are medical treatment options available, the methods which are employed in alternative care may also benefit patients through more natural means. Sleep disorders involving unnatural behaviors, movements, perceptions, emotions, and dreams are called parasomnias. These problems happen during the entire sleep … [Read more...]
Uses for Epidurals
What are Epidurals? Epidurals inject medication into the epidural space of the spine. They have been used for a variety of purposes. Epidural is a medical intervention that includes epidural anesthesia and epidural analgesia. The method of injecting substances into the epidural space, via a catheter, can have an effect where it blocks sensations and pain through the nerves around the spinal … [Read more...]
Tonsillectomy Risks and Benefits
About Tonsillitis and Tonsil Stones Though it was once a more commonly practiced surgical procedure, the tonsillectomy surgery is now reserved only for certain situations. Tonsils are a part of the mouth which reside in the back of the throat in the form of structures which are “gland-like”. They contain lymphocytes, which the body uses to help fight infection. The role of tonsils in the immune … [Read more...]
Toe Pain and Chiropractic Help
Causes of Toe Pain There are many causes of toe pain, from small injuries to serious and chronic issues, and there are many products and medications to assist with relief. Chiropractic care can also be used as a way to help people who suffer from toe pain relieve their symptoms and treat the root cause. Gout and Footwear Toe pain can come from many sources. Gout and arthritis are often … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Prednisone
What is Prednisone? Prednisone is a medication that is prescribed for a variety of conditions. There are serious side effects and risks, however, and it should be used with caution. Prednisone is one of the corticosteroid drugs prescribed by medical doctors for inflammatory diseases and allergic reactions. It works by suppressing the immune system, but it may also cause an increase in the … [Read more...]
Technology: 3D Bioprinters
How Do Bioprinters Work? 3D technology is not just something seen and used only in movie theaters and sci-fi anymore. Bioprinters could print 3-dimensional body parts and revolutionize the applications and effectiveness of medical care. The first bioprinters were just desktop printers. Thomas Boland, in 2000, used his printer with collagen instead of ink. Later, his team worked with such … [Read more...]
Spinal Tumors and Treatment
What are Spinal Tumors? Spinal tumors might either be cancerous, or they might not be considered malignant. There are various treatment options available for those tumors which are cancerous. Malignant is a common term for growths which are cancerous while benign is what not cancerous tumors are called. These malignant or benign tumors in the spine can develop either in the bones or within or … [Read more...]
What Is Osteoarthrosis and How Can You Manage It
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis Unfortunately, the most common type of arthritis is osteoarthrosis (osteoarthritis). In fact, the disorder affects millions of people all over the world. Of course, the disorder causes multiple symptoms. First, the affected joints can experience pain during or after movement. Second, the affected joints may be stiff after an extended inactivity period. Third, the … [Read more...]
Coping with Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema swelling is a long-term problem that requires daily support. This condition concerns the situation where unnatural swelling of the arms and legs occurs due to a lymphatic system blockage. When the lymph fluid is unable to drain well, the fluid able to continue to build up, which causes the swelling in the limbs. The most common cause of (secondary) lymphedema is … [Read more...]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome causes pain and numbness in the patient in a similar manner to other syndromes that put pressure on the nerves. Chiropractic and massage care can be helpful treatment options that are available for this condition. While carpal tunnel syndrome is a more well-known condition, both the radial tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes share some … [Read more...]