We are hearing about inflammation more often in health and wellness circles, but what exactly is inflammation and how can we reduce it?  Inflammation is a process by which your body’s white blood cells and the things they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. …

By Ginger Lettelleir Recently I was talking to a friend who told me that he has never had a massage. He said, “Guys don’t get massages.” This was surprising to hear considering the many benefits of regular massage therapy. Spa therapy is a way to provide a reset for your …

Low back pain is one of the most common health problems affecting an estimated 85% of the western population. The sacroiliac joint is a common source of low back pain, accounting for about 30% of all cases. Latest evidence shows sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is seen in 1 in 3 …

Tis the Season to Rejuvenate, Renew, and Regrow by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Spring is in the air. And what defines spring? Rejuvenation, renewal, and regrowth. Sounds exactly like what we do here at Bauman Medical where spring is in the (h)air all year long. While winters aren’t too …

By Greg Pascucci March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrate the World of Flavors.” Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the campaign serves as a reminder to all of us to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. For …

We can feel happy, energetic and full of enthusiasm and have our eyes convey a message of haggardness, exhaustion and severity. Time and gravity can pull upper eyelids downward or create pouchy lower lids, creating a look of tiredness, confusion or even anger. Certainly that’s not how we want to …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery May Thurner Syndrome affects mostly females, and it can lead to dangerous outcomes like impinged blood flow and DVTs (deep vein thrombosis). What is May Thurner Syndrome? The right iliac artery and the left iliac vein intersect within the pelvis. With May Thurner Syndrome, the …

Food brings us together—whether sharing an intimate meal with a friend or celebrating a special occasion with family. And what better time to satisfy your appetite for connection with others, and for the most delicious food, than National Nutrition Month? Living well means seizing opportunities to connect with others, explore …

Both men and women are growing more aware of their skin health and wellness. Much of this is due to increased knowledge and scientific advances. Among numerous elements of any skincare regimen, here at Total Nutrition & Therapeutics, we’re particularly interested in the enormous benefits of microneedling. Advances in aesthetic …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD “I don’t need melatonin – I sleep like a log.” That’s the knee-jerk reaction many people have when they hear the word “melatonin.” It’s true that melatonin influences our sleep and helps regulate our circadian rhythm. But melatonin’s effects extend far beyond getting a good night’s …