Fibromyalgia Overview Fibromyalgia is a relatively common chronic disorder affecting more than 3 million people in the United States. While symptoms can range from mild to intense, the disease generally causes widespread muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue. The condition can also impact sleep, memory, or mood. Unfortunately, many patients with fibromyalgia go undiagnosed for …
What’s perfectly symmetrical, supportive, challenging, talk back without saying a word, and is a little bit of a softie? Here’s a hint… I’m not talking about a person. 😀 I’m talking about an exercise ball. The exercise ball (aka yoga ball, Pilates ball, stability ball, or physioball) can be everything you need in your life. …
Lyme disease is a common bacterial infection in humans caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a tick-borne parasite. In the United States, B. burgdorferi is the only pathogen causing the disease, while the Eu and Asia have a few other related bacterial species which cause Lyme disease as well, including Borrelia afzelii or Borrelia garinii. Importantly, Lyme …
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As training intensity for competitive sports has increased over the past decade, so too has the incidence of injury in athletes, including broken bones and strains or tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As a result of this, numerous protocols aimed at optimizing diet, training and conditioning strategies, and intensity levels have been proposed as …
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Acupuncture is a treatment method utilized for more than two thousand years for many different symptoms. Being a major part of eastern medicine, acupuncture has recently become more known and available in western countries, with a significant number of qualified practitioners residing in the US. In this article, we will discuss how acupuncture can assist …
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Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot causing pain, stiffness, and changes in gait. The term “plantar fasciitis” refers to an inflammation in the fascia found along the bottom, or plantar surface, of the foot. Symptoms are often markedly worse with the first few steps of the day and tend to somewhat diminish …
An Overview of Tennis Elbow Symptoms & Treatment Tennis elbow is a painful condition of the arm that occurs when the tendons in the elbow become overloaded or inflamed. Also known as lateral epicondylitis or epicondylopathy, tennis elbow is a condition that affects many people – and is not just associated with playing tennis. Any …
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Michelle Miller and Diana Orchant host the hit Functional Medicine podcast, FUNC YOU UP! You can listen to it on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. This article is a transcript of Episode 48, IBS is BS. Enjoy! IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gut disorder. …
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The hip is a major joint in the body impacted by many forces all day long. One of the largest articulations in humans, this complex joint is a chief factor in all functional mobility. For example, walking, bending over, stepping, standing, and running are all integral motions potentially affected when a person has hip pain. …
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Why your knees hurt. When I was in medical school, the knee was probably the most uninteresting thing that I studied. Maybe second most uninteresting after having to memorize the Kreb’s cycle or studying antifungals. However, in treating chronic pain and injuries over the years, I find it to be one of the most astonishing …
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If you’ve browsed the internet regarding digestive distress or gut health, chances are you’ve run across some form of gut health information. Today, research reveals that what goes on in our gut happens to impact our entire body. As Hippocrates said, “all disease begins in the gut.” One of the conditions that is showing up …
What is Leaky Gut? 6 Leaky Gut Causes and How to Cure It. READ MORE»
Cinnamon is a delicious spice that has been a staple of cuisines from around the world for centuries. From flavoring in breakfast cereals and pastries to add-ons in teas, coffees, and ciders, cinnamon can add a flavorful punch to anyone’s diet. But, what many people don’t know is that cinnamon also boosts your immune system …
