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 Multiple Sclerosis by Kathleen R. Madison, MRC, CRC, LPCI
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is an autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system that affects more than 400,000 Americans; MS may affect 2.5 million individuals, worldwide. Two to three times as many women as men have Multiple Sclerosis...
Drug Interactions, by Thomas C. Field, D.O.
It is important to realize that there can be negative and dangerous interactions between different drugs. Each of these medications by themselves could prove to be beneficial, but in combination they essentially become a completely new medication, in other words an unknown drug...
When to Obtain a Second Opinion, by Deborah Stengel R.N.
The guidelines in determining the importance of getting a second opinion for health care issues from a physician or other health care professional are the comfort level with the initial diagnosis given, overall confidence with the initial health care provider, the satisfactory progress of the medical treatment in general to date, and, where applicable, the requirements of the health insurance policy, which the client or patient currently has...
How to Help a Sprain, by Dr. Mark Force, Chiropractor
A sprain is an acute medical injury to a ligament. The immediate standard of medical care in this situation can best be described by the acronym R.I.C.E.: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation...
Traditional Medicine vs. Alternative Medicine, by Thomas C. Field, D.O.
This is a subject that has many different facets as to the appropriateness of seeking one style of medicine as compared to the other. Most people will seek a doctor or therapist practicing in accordance with their own particular healing beliefs. What is of most importance is that the client or patient finds a doctor or other health care professional that they like and trust...
How to Talk with your Physician, by Deborah Stengel R.N.
Be honest with your physician. Many times a patient gets embarrassed about their health care situation. Your situation is probably not unique to the doctor, so don't think he or she will make any type of personality judgment calls...
Choosing an Appropriate Health Care Professional, by Thomas C. Field, D.O.
The list of the different types of physicians seems endless. These are a few helpful hints on how to find the right physician for the medical or health condition that you are suffering from...
High Protein, High Complex Carbs, Which Diet Is Best?, by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Recently, there have been a number of diets that promote a high protein, low carbohydrate diet to help people lose weight and lower their cholesterol. These books include the Atkin’s Diet, the South Beach Diet, Protein Power, Sugar Buster’s food plan, etc. Other diets such as “The Zone” suggest a balance of protein and carbohydrates...
Revolutionary, Safe, and Clinically Proven Natural Weight Loss, by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
America is in a health care crisis. More than 60 percent of US adults are overweight and 25% are considered obese. One in four children are overweight and probably headed for a lifetime of chronic illness...
What is Neurotransmitter Deficiency Disorder and how can it cause depression, anxiety, and many other common conditions?, by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Neurotransmitters (NTs) are essential chemical messengers that regulate brain, muscle, nerve and organ function. The most common NTs are serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine...
Hypothyroidism – What your doctor may not tell you but you need to know, by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Hypothyroidism is a common health condition affecting millions of women that is frequently overlooked in our health care system. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) estimates that 10% of Americans - more than the number of Americans with diabetes and cancer combined - suffer from thyroid disease...
Fibromyalgia: New hope for chronic sufferers, by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from a condition known as fibromyalgia syndrome. Fibromyalgia longed severe emotional stress; and (4) immune system trauma from unresolved viral or undiagnosed illness...
New Approach Prevents Skin Cancer, by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. One in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. 90% of skin cancers are caused by excessive sun exposure, yet fewer than 33 percent of adults, adolescents, and children routinely use sun protection...
Controlling Your Hunger, by Dr. Nancy Tice
Learning to manage your hunger is a very important key to staying on a weight loss plan long enough to lose the desired weight. Hunger is a natural by-product of limiting your food intake, and it’s very important to learn the difference between true hunger and a psychological desire to eat....
When is Exercising to Much of a Good Thing?, by Dr. Nancy Tice
Too much exercise can be just as bad as overeating. It can actually become a very serious health concern. What are some of the signs that you are going overboard when it comes to exercise? ...
Top 10 Foods That Fight Off Cancer, by Dr. Nancy Tice
Any one of us could be just a doctor's visit away from cancer. It's a scary thought. But the sinister prevalence of this disease -- and our inability to find a foolproof way to escape it -- is tough to deny. ...
Triglycerides: What You Need to Know, by Dr. Nancy Tice
If you've ever had the cholesterol levels in your blood checked, you probably had another type of blood fat measured right along with them: your triglycerides. ...
Not Getting Enough Sleep? by Dr. Nancy Tice
Sleep deprivation has measurable negative effects on performance and physical and mental health. If you haven't had a good night's sleep, you're likely to pay for it. ...
Halt The Hurt. Coping With Pain, by Dr. Nancy Tice
At least 34 million Americans suffer from chronic pain caused by conditions including arthritis, lower back problems, neuralgia, or migraine headaches. Some 15 million working Americans have pain on a chronic basis. ...
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