Dr. Sunil Panchal When you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest …
Read More »Vaginal Dryness + Painful Sex Could be Signs of Endometriosis
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus is found outside the uterus, usually in the abdomen or pelvis. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes …
Read More »Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Can it Boost the Immune System?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is one of the methods used to increase oxygen throughout the tissues cells to destroy anaerobic bacteria, which cannot exist in an oxygenated area. It is also touted as having the ability to improve immune function and repair damaged tissues. Many researchers purport that HBOT can …
Read More »Oxygen Therapy for Stroke: Can it Help to Regenerate the Damaged Brain?
Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. Oxygen is …
Read More »Advanced Treatment For Vaginal Discomfort: What you should know about the MonaLisa Touch®
Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Many women carry a little secret that they dare not tell even their best friend. The truth is that many pre and postmenopausal women, and even women that have recently gone through childbirth, have vaginal disorders, pain, and issues that they often withhold and keep to …
Read More »Handling Holiday Emotions: Grief, Joy, and Everything in Between
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet for many, it’s also one of the most emotionally complicated. For people living with cancer, survivors, or caregivers, the holidays can stir up a deep mix of feelings — joy and gratitude intertwined with fatigue, …
Read More »14 Important Health Screenings for Older Adults
As you get older, your health needs change a lot. What worked when you were in your 30s might not be enough when you hit your 60s. The best way to catch new issues is through preventive screenings — so you can deal with them before they get too far …
Read More »New Year, New You: Invest in Your Wellness with Regenerative Medicine
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. As the calendar turns and resolutions take shape, there’s no better time to prioritize your health and well-being. This year, give yourself the gift of transformation through cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatments that address concerns you may have been hesitant to discuss. You deserve to feel confident, …
Read More »Why Adults Struggle Most in Restaurants and Crowded Places
by AudioNova Many adults are surprised when they first notice that conversations in restaurants, family gatherings, or busy social settings feel harder than they used to. You might be able to hear every sound around you, yet the person across the table feels distant or unclear. You may find yourself …
Read More »How Nancy Went from Excruciating Neck Pain All Day, Everyday….to No Pain!
Millions of people are suffering from chronic pain. Some resort to surgery and some may take pain medications to mask the symptoms or just suffer silently through it all, day in and day out, they are alternative treatments that are helping alleviate pain for countless individuals. One of those methods …
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