Covid-19 has impacted everyone in so many ways. There is a possible connection between Covid-19 and a rare spinal disorder known as transverse myelitis. There have been three known cases of acute transverse myelitis brought on from covid-19. Although these case reports are not enough to prove that covid is the cause for transverse myelitis, researchers are delving into the… Read More
One of the most common metabolic and endocrine conditions in women is PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS affects 5-15% of women of reproductive age and is widely associated with anovulatory infertility. Rotterdam criteria diagnoses PCOS once 2 of the following conditions are present in the patient: Hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical). Menstrual irregularity. Polycystic ovary morphology. Also, it is common that… Read More
One of the most likely causes of foot/heel pain is inflamed plantar fascia, which causes plantar fasciitis. It can be a painful and common injury from overuse of the ligaments in the foot. When this pain presents, it can make an individual not want to walk or place any type of pressure on the feet, as the pain worsens with… Read More
Chronic stress is a continued and constant feeling of stress that negatively affects the body's health if left untreated. It is caused by everyday pressures from work, family, or trauma, but instead of calming down and going back to a neutral demeanor, the worry and anxiety keep going. Chronic stress happens when the body experiences stressors to an intense degree,… Read More
Dietary changes, physical activity, and overall lifestyle modification have become cornerstone interventions to improve cardiometabolic disease outcomes. Despite the outstanding diffusion of treatment guidelines to stop or reduce cardiometabolic disease, there is so much to be done. Furthermore, an endless number of metanalysis is dedicated to studying the effects of lifestyle changes like modifying dietary patterns or shifting to a… Read More
The body's inflammatory response is a chemical one. It happens when the body's tissues are damaged/injured from: Bacteria Trauma Toxins Heat The damaged cells release different chemicals that include: Histamine Bradykinin Prostaglandins These chemicals cause the blood vessels to leak out into the tissues and cause swelling. Redness, swelling, and warmth/heat connected to an inflammatory response are secondary… Read More
Lifestyle modifications have shown to be an effective aid in treating chronic diseases, improving weight loss, reducing low-grade inflammation, and lowering blood pressure. Indeed, as studies show how effective these interventions are, health care providers had to introduce these lifestyle modifications to their treatment. Therefore, changing the previous structure in health promotion guidelines. Nevertheless, modifications, changes in structure, and a… Read More
The science behind lifestyle changes. The number of research studies that link beneficial health effects and lifestyle changes is high, and they can’t be wrong. The analyzed lifestyle changes are varied. Some studies focus on mindfulness or nutrition and exercise, and some of these studies merge lifestyle changes and measure the contribution to different health goals and reverse disease. Conversely,… Read More
Bulging discs usually present in the lower back. Chiropractic studies have shown that the L4 and L5 segments are more susceptible to stressors that enable and cause the discs to bulge. These vertebrae shift and become compressed with stress and time. The bulge eventually reaches a point that causes symptoms that include: Pain Limited range of motion Mobility… Read More
The global death rate of cardiac diseases is 30%, despite all the medical advances and treatments. The main factors involved in these conditions are high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, tobacco use, family antecedents, limited physical activity. Recent studies have shown that psychological factors can contribute to the pathophysiology of cardiac disease. Therefore, the inclusion of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)… Read More
Remote working and learning have changed the way we operate, but too much sitting and no physical activity is the perfect set up for back pain. Here are a few tips for spine friendly remote working and learning. Spine-health is just as important working or learning remotely, if not more so because it is easy to fall into bad posture… Read More
Inflammation is something we are all familiar with. We know the precursors and how to measure it. Besides, we know that is needed for the body to heal and that if there are uncontrolled pro-inflammatory cytokines, we will react. Most important, in the presence of inflammation, there is an illness. But what can we do to fight inflammation?… Read More
Metabolic syndrome is the term for a group of risk factors like heart disease, diabetes, along with other health issues. The number of individuals dealing with the condition could be as high as 1 in 4. An individual can have one risk factor but most have several in combination. When there are three of these risk factors it becomes metabolic… Read More
Increased intestinal permeability is the gateway to autoimmune diseases. It has become well-known that intestinal permeability is the third element leading to autoimmune pathogenesis along with genetic factors and environmental triggers. Environmental triggers that lead to autoimmune disease. Infection Toxic molecules Allergenic foods (or diet, for example, wheat.) Nevertheless, these factors interplay with the neuroendocrine network, gut-associated lymphoid tissue, intestinal… Read More
Gluten related diseases are a global phenomenon. The numbers are outstanding; 10% of the global population reports having wheat sensitivity, and 1% is diagnosed with celiac disease. Research studies suggest that celiac disease and wheat sensitivity patients develop autoimmune disorders. Hence the necessity for an accurate way of testing for wheat sensitivities. A proper wheat sensitivities tests can allow health… Read More