Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back to sleep? If so, you are not alone. Insomnia consists of difficulty falling asleep at bedtime (sleep-onset insomnia) and waking up in the middle […]
Fibromyalgia
See PDF Version Here. Diagnosis & Integrative Approach to Treatment Dr. Stephanie Karozos 10/17/19 Fibromyalgia ❖ Chronic pain syndrome ❖ Widespread muscle aches ❖ Fatigue ❖ Pain and stiffness ❖ Soft tissue tenderness ❖ Sleep disturbances ❖ Unknown etiology ❖ 8:1 female to male ratio* ❖ Symptoms overlap with other conditions A few points ❖ […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture to Japanese Acupuncture
Sushi Versus Stir-Fry: My Move from TCM Acupuncture to Japanese Acupuncture Originally published in North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, July 1995 Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD Why have I turned to Japanese style? I can compare Japanese and Chinese styles by referring to cooking, looking at Japanese sushi versus a Chinese stir-fried rice dish. Both […]
Lowest Risk Of Death Among Those Exercising More
AHA Newsroom research highlights: An analysis of physical activity and medical records for more than 100,000 people over 30 years found that individuals who performed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ currently recommended range of duration of moderate (150-300 minutes/week) or vigorous physical activity (75-150 minutes/week), respectively, had an observed 20-21% and 19% […]
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Liver Damage
Artificial sweeteners — specifically acesulfame potassium and sucralose — may interfere with your liver’s delicate detoxification process. Acesulfame potassium and sucralose — brand name Splenda — inhibited the activity of P-glycoprotein (PGP), a “defense protein” that’s important for protecting organisms against environmental toxins. The artificial sweeteners may bind to PGP, thereby inhibiting the transport of […]
Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Energy Metabolism & Well-Being
By E HUSKISSON, S MAGGINI, AND M RUF Physicians are frequently confronted with patients complaining of fatigue, tiredness and low energy levels. In the absence of underlying disease, these symptoms could be caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals. Certain risk groups like the elderly and pregnant women are well-recognized. Our aim was, therefore, […]
12 Cilantro Benefits, Nutrition & Recipes
Cilantro is a popular herb popular around the globe that resembles flat leaf parsley at first glance, but at first sniff, transports you to the Mediterranean, Mexico, Asia, and India. Cilantro gives a fresh boost of flavor, without the addition of sea salt or other seasonings. This versatile herb is used in everything from guacamole and salsa, […]
Mesenchymal stem cells prevent progressive experimental renal failure but maldifferentiate into glomerular adipocytes
Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a major cause of renal failure. This study sought to determine whether intrarenal injection of rat mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) can preserve renal function in a progressive rat model of GN. Early in GN (day 10), fluorescently labeled rat MSC localized to more than 70% of glomeruli, ameliorated acute renal failure, and […]
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Ultrasound Guided Injectional Treatment of Scar Tissue, Bone Spurs, and Neuromas
Ultrasound Guided Injectional Treatment of Scar Tissue, Bone Spurs, and Neuromas from Megan Haines 1. Ultrasound Guided Injectional Treatment of Scar Tissue, Bone Spurs, and Neuromas Dr. John C. Hughes, D.O. February 17-18, 2012 AAOT Conference (Dallas, Texas) 2. Ultrasound Guided Injectional Treatment of Scar Tissue, Bone Spurs, and Neuromas Injection Treatment Background: US […]