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Energy flows constantly between cells in the human body. When minute amounts of electrical energy are delivered to the cell, ATP (which helps the cell maintain its normal conductivity) increases and the healing process is accelerated. Acuscope Myopulse Therapy (AMT) is a micro-current electrical stimulation modality that has an input/output mechanism …

The nonprofit 21st Century C.A.R.E. foundation is proud to announce that cookbooks to benefit cancer patients are now available for purchase. Proceeds from the cookbook will be used to provide financial assistance to cancer patients in need. The cookbook is titled “Caring Recipes for the 21st Century Volume II” and …

By Alyssa Parker – Many people may experience complications after an operation due to the significant amount of trauma your body endures. Whether it’s cancer related, non-cancer related, or a minor surgery, patients may develop post-operative symptoms such as swelling in a limb or a particular area of the body. …

Big news in the realm of lung cancer treatment: Low Dose Computed Tomography, or LDCT, can dramatically reduce the chance of lung cancer death among heavy smokers. The landmark finding is the result of a randomized clinical trial of more than 53,000 current and former heavy tobacco smokers ages 55 …

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in a different …

By Rachel Robertson, Staff Writer Thanksgiving brings the beginning of the holiday season and with it comes more than just visions of turkey dinners and sugar plums. For many of us, visions of stress, fatigue, and anxiety are at the forefront of the season. Here are some tips to help you …

Its that time of year again: holiday season has officially begun. Let the parties, celebrations, and and traditions begin. Does the thought of trying to fit in that dress make you uncomfortable? Want to make a change but don’t want to step near the scale? What does the number on the …

By Jessica DiLeo, PharmD Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Overview Diabetes mellitus is a lifelong health issue. In fact, by 2030, it is estimated that the worldwide prevalence of diabetes will reach an alarming 366 million (1). With the incidence of diabetes mellitus climbing each year, the complications associated with this …

By Bo Martinsen, MD More than 76 million Americans live with pain every day. That’s more than the number of people who have heart disease, diabetes, and cancers combined, according to a survey by the American Osteopathic Association. But what’s worse is that one-third of these people believe that medical treatment …

What Is Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession whose goal is to help you achieve optimum performance of your daily life tasks. After a comprehensive evaluation, an occupational therapist develops an individualized treatment plan aimed to remediate or restore function or compensate for deficits after an illness, …