What are Calcifications? When calcifications are allowed to build up in the joints and tendons in the body, the painful inflammation can be treated by both traditional and alternative methods. When excess calcium deposits are able to build up in the body, they are known as calcifications. They can be found in a number of places, including the arteries, the breasts, kidneys, in the form of … [Read more...]
Treating Adhesions
What are Adhesions? Scar-like adhesions may require various types of treatments, from medical to chiropractic and massage. Internal body parts are normally slippery, and this is because they need to be able to move around each other easily. Adhesions are tissues which are “scar-like”, and they form between two surfaces, leading the two surfaces to stick to each other. Surgery, injury, or … [Read more...]
Torticollis and Chiropractic
What is Torticollis? Torticollis is a twisted neck condition that can be successfully treated with the help of a practitioner of chiropractic care. Torticollis, sometimes called “twisted neck”, “wry neck”, or “loxia” can be caused by many things, including muscular fibrosis, brain injury, or spine abnormalities. In this condition, the head and neck can be rotated or tilted in a few different … [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...]
Tingling in the Extremities
Causes of Tingling Sensation Tingling sensations which arise in the hands and feet may be a symptom of causes which are temporary or benign. However, it can also potentially be the sign of the presence of a more serious condition within the patient that requires a more serious type of treatment. Some of the common causes of tingling feelings in the hands and feet are temporary, such as when a … [Read more...]
Thyroid Problems
Signs of Thyroid Problems The small, butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the neck, known as the thyroid, is responsible for regulating the metabolism, and it can have a big effect on mood, energy, weight, and more. There are many medical and surgical options used to treat thyroid problems, but alternative care may also hold safer, more natural answers. There are many signs that a person … [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...]
The Benefits of Pilates
History of Pilates Pilates is a series of exercise techniques that can help patients with the goal of developing their strength and flexibility, while also providing musculoskeletal and overall health benefits. Joseph Pilates this exercise system in early half of the 20th century. Another name for Pilates is “Contrology”. Joseph took a holistic approach to developing his system. He believed … [Read more...]
The Benefits of B12
What is B12? Vitamin B12 can be found in both food and supplemental form. It is a very important nutrient necessary to prevent disorders and to promote overall health. Both the nervous system and the brain need Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) to assist in better functioning. It helps in blood production, and it is involved in cell metabolism, energy production, and fatty acid synthesis. It is a … [Read more...]