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Trauma Disrupts Behavioral Functions
Understanding the role of biochemistry in human behavior is critical in treating individuals affected by trauma response. Studies of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children… Continue Reading
New Technology Confirms Ancient Traditions
Acupuncture first gained attention in the U.S. during the Nixon era, when a New York Times reporter underwent an emergency appendectomy in China. Rather than… Continue Reading
Epidural Injections Pain Relieving Power
If you are suffering from acute or chronic back and/or leg pain, epidural injections may offer you substantial pain relief without surgery. This procedure, also… Continue Reading
Apps For Your Ears
In the age of stunning technology, people living with hearing loss have many options literally at their fingertips, if they have a smartphone, tablet or… Continue Reading
The Brittle Bone Disease
If the bone becomes excessively brittle and prone to fracture, the condition may be classified as osteoporosis. This bone thinning disorder is common among postmenopausal… Continue Reading
Innovations In Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has been around for at least 2,500 years. Modern cataract surgery has been influenced by a steady stream of innovation over the past… Continue Reading
Step Outside To Walk Or Run
People enjoy walking or running for a number of reasons. For many, it's a simple form of exercise. For some, it's about “the freedom of… Continue Reading
Good Customer Service
Recently, I had the experience of asking three young people, in their 20's, if they had ever heard the term, “The customer is always right”…. Continue Reading
The "Slipped" Disc
These rings of fibrous tissue have jelly-like centers that act like “ball bearings.” They separate each vertebra, permit the natural curves of the spine and… Continue Reading
Food As Fuel Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins
This month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to make healthy choices with National Nutrition Month. Understanding nutrients and the roles they play… Continue Reading
