by ArchWell Health Exercise can become more difficult with age. Aches and pains from arthritis can make activities you once enjoyed feel like a chore. It can also feel overwhelming to decide what exercises will help reduce the joint stiffness and muscle pain associated with arthritis. But there is good …
Read More »Blood in Your Urine? Don’t Delay, Seek Out Health Care
Bladder cancer is a significant health concern in the U.S., and there are some interesting gender differences to be aware of. Bladder cancer mainly affects adults over 55, with the highest rates in those ages 65–74. It is the third most diagnosed cancer in U.S. men, who are three to …
Read More »Understanding Venous Leg Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
We’ve all experienced minor cuts, scrapes, or bruises on our legs. In most cases, these injuries begin to heal within two weeks. However, if a wound on your leg seems to be worsening, increasing in size, or producing drainage, it could be a venous leg ulcer (VLU)—a condition requiring medical …
Read More »Mirror Therapy – Hope for Pain and Stroke Sufferers
Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …
Read More »Don’t Give Up
OK. So here we are… five months into a new year. How are things working out for you? Did you set goals for making this year the best year ever? Did you have dreams and ambitions to make this year different? Did you plan on making things better? Well… how …
Read More »At the onset of a stroke: Prompt Treatment Can Save Lives and Lessen Long-Term Side Effects
T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. When you are experiencing symptoms of stroke, minutes matter! There is a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can break through a blood clot, but not everyone with stroke …
Read More »Assisted living for memory care: understanding the benefits
By Zachary Gray, Executive Director Assisted living communities are designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who need assistance with daily activities. Memory care, which is a specialized form of assisted living, is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with memory-related conditions such as dementia or …
Read More »Inner Pelvic Pulse: Transforming Arthritis and Osteoporosis Treatment
By Allen T. Stanley, Practitioner For millions of Americans living with chronic arthritis and osteoporosis, finding effective pain management can be life-changing. At Keep Young Wellness Center, an innovative approach to these debilitating conditions is offering new hope through their specialized Inner Pelvic Pulse Chair therapy. Understanding the Challenge Arthritis …
Read More »Give the Gift of Mona Lisa Laser Therapy for Mother’s Day
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. MonaLisa Touch Give the gift of comfort and confidence to all the women in your life, your wife or girlfriend, this Mother’s Day with MonaLisa Touch® Laser Therapy, thoughtfully provided by Dr. Pareen Vahora. Say goodbye to the discomfort of vaginal atrophy and embrace the joy …
Read More »Painful Nerve Damage: How One Patient’s Story Helps Another Find Relief
Treating Shoulder Pain Successfully with Radiofrequency Paula Sharper and her husband had just recently moved to Florida, and she had been dealing with ongoing shoulder pain for a long time, which seemed to be getting worse. Paula was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of the AC joint (acromioclavicular joint) in the …
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