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You’ve got aches and pains, swollen joints, impingements, and limited range of motion. What will a surgeon tell you? Surgeons will say that you need surgery, you need a joint replacement, bunion surgery, back surgery, and list goes on and on. The problem is that many times, these surgeries are …

Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. Disabling hearing loss, when left untreated, exacts a cost in lost quality of life and lost wages, according to an article published in The Hearing Review. The article, “Untreated Disabling Hearing Loss Costs Billions — in the U.S. and the Rest of the World,” suggests that …

Appropriate & Adequate Treatment is Essentail The medical term for an ingrown toenail is Paronychia. Toenails that curl in on the sides can penetrate through the toe’s skin causing a great deal of discomfort and even infection. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know that the pain coming …

As the famous quote by writer Miguel de Cervantes tells us, “being prepared is half the battle.” This motto has always been a key driver for Reliance Medical Centers, who’s operational philosophy is driven by preparation and planning. The only way to provide patients the care they deserve when they …

When it comes to choosing a healthy diet, the amount of contradictory information and programs can be overwhelming. Is vegan, paleo, pescatarian, or keto the answer for optimal health? The answer is not so cut and dry. The confusion lies in the fact that all people have different needs and …

A New Generation of Super Nutraceuticals For decades, the medical community has been focusing on a natural compound in our bodies called “hyaluronic acid”, or HA, and collagen, both of which are chief components of healthy connective tissue throughout the body. HA and collagen are especially important to knees, elbows, …

Reliance Medical Centers continues to re-invent healthcare delivery for older adults with the addition of the Wellbeing Adviser Program. Adding a Wellbeing Adviser (a Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to a Primary Care clinic is a vital move in improving patient care, but when you understand why, it makes perfect sense. …

You’ve known about inserts for years (hello Dr. Scholl). These inserts are available at the local drug store, big box stores, online and even at most grocery stores. It turns out that inserts, insoles and arch supports are all generally the same item, just called different terms. They are off-the-shelf …

Pamper yourself and your follicles with new science-based trichology treatments Let’s start by getting right to the point. Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. Period. But, unfortunately, because it hides out of sight, we often forget to take care of our scalp – until concerns become noticeable – and …

Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. Regular exercise provides a wealth of benefits: more energy, longer life expectancy, stronger bones and muscles, and lower risk for obesity and diabetes, to name a few. A recent study has added a new benefit to the list: delay of age-related hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss …