Tag Archives: Conditions and Diseases

Scoliosis and Menopause: Understanding the Connection

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, which is often associated with adolescence. However, research has increasingly shown a significant link between scoliosis and menopause, particularly in older women. The hormonal changes that occur during and after menopause can directly influence spinal … Continue reading

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Scoliosis and Pregnancy: Your Guide to a Healthy Journey

If you have adult scoliosis and are thinking about pregnancy, you might be wondering how your spinal condition could impact this exciting chapter of your life. Will pregnancy affect your scoliosis? Could scoliosis complicate your pregnancy or delivery? These are … Continue reading

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Adult Scoliosis: Stay Ahead of the Curve

When you hear the word scoliosis, you might imagine teenagers wearing back braces. But here’s something you may not know: scoliosis isn’t just a condition for the young. It’s a reality for millions of adults, too. In fact, adult scoliosis … Continue reading

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How Calcium and Vitamin D Affect Adolescent Scoliosis

Can Calcium and Vitamin D Help with Scoliosis? Key Findings from New Research Often, we hear about the benefits of Vitamin D in managing osteoporosis, but did you know it also plays a crucial role in bone growth during child … Continue reading

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Spinning and Knee Pain

Recently, a patient came to me regarding knee pain. She is an avid spinner, so she asked if the knee pain could be the result.  My knowledge of spinning or cycling is limited, but one thing I know is that … Continue reading

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What to do to maximize your health and life in 2013?

So here are a few tips to help you on your way to a maximized  living: 1) Nutrition: Eat right and eat clean. We are not just what we eat. We are what we absorb. Detox and cleanse annually, semiannually … Continue reading

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Zinc Plus Antibiotic Reduces Treatment Failure in Infants

According to a randomized, double-blind study, infants with probable serious bacterial infection who received zinc in addition to standard antibiotic therapy were less likely to suffer treatment failure. The results indicated that zinc supplementation reduced the incidence of treatment failure … Continue reading

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“i” syndrome. What is it?

Everywhere you look, people are walking with their heads down and thumbs are busy using their ipad, ipod, iphone other similar devices. This is happening at work, school, home, in the car (as a passenger hopefully) and on the street. … Continue reading

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Long-Term Diabetes Triples Stroke Risk

One of the important risk factors for stroke is diabetes. Many diabetic patients control their diabetes by mean of medication and diet. However, a tight control of blood glucose may not reduce stroke risk. Philip Gorelick MD, from Hauenstein Neuroscience Institute … Continue reading

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