By Parveen Vahora, M.D. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes hormonal changes. The ovaries gradually produce fewer hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting fertility. As a result, menstruation becomes irregular and eventually ceases altogether. Atrophy, in a medical context, refers to the shrinking …
Read More »Failure is a Part of Growth
By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune The Apostle Peter was a bold man. He stepped up when others stepped back. He was often the first to speak in a group setting. Because of his faith, he was able to walk on water. And, like most risk takers, he experienced his share …
Read More »Beware Sickcare: Shift to Optimal Health in Our Modern “Healthcare” System
[This post was originally published on neupttech.com and is republished with permission] Today, in the arena of health and wellness, a seismic shift is underway. Our prevailing model of healthcare—or rather, “sick-care”— is beginning to give way to a more forward-thinking approach: optimal health. So, what is this shift all …
Read More »The Most Common Causes of Cartilage Loss
By: Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Oftentimes, patients ask us what they can do to improve their joint cartilage and prevent arthritis. Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones to protect our joints by absorbing shock. The visual evidence of arthritis seen on imaging studies can be due to …
Read More »Boosting Dad’s Health & Happiness: Celebrating Father’s Day with GAINSWave
By DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Do you have erectile dysfunction? Most standard medical practitioners will start a man on the “little blue pill,” but this only masks the symptoms of ED and it definitely doesn’t treat the cause. This year, instead of traditional Father’s Day gifts, why not consider something …
Read More »Do You Need to Have a Lung Cancer Screening this Year?
By Jonathan Waxman, MD Lung cancer accounts for 27 percent of all cancer deaths each year in the U.S., making it the deadliest cancer among both men and women. In fact, 1 in 15 Americans will be diagnosed with the disease. Sadly, lung cancer also has the lowest five-year survival …
Read More »Alzheimer’s & Dementia: A Growing Epidemic
It may seem unbelievable that the statistics for Alzheimer’s and Dementia are skyrocketing to upwards of 6 million in the US, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Have you or a loved one already been diagnosed with this devastating disease? Forgetfulness, agitation and frustration, social withdrawal, difficulty …
Read More »Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer typically affects older adults and is very rare in children. About 90 percent of all bladder cancer is diagnosed in people over 55; the average age at diagnosis is 73. There are some definite gender differences as well. In the U.S., bladder cancer is among the most common …
Read More »Meet the Innovative Tech Unlocking An Athlete’s True Recovery and Performance Potential
Get a Complete Baseline Assessment and Injury Prevention with Force Decks Technology and Heart Rate Variability Screening Are you an athlete looking to gain a competitive edge? Do you want to prevent injuries before they happen? More importantly, when an injury occurs, do you want to get back in the …
Read More »PROLOTHERAPY AND CHRONIC BACK PAIN
By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics What is Prolotherapy? Prolotherapy is a cutting edge form of medical technology also termed “Regenerative Medicine.” These types of procedures are designed to improve acute or chronic injuries ranging from: ankle sprains, knee osteoarthritis, hip pain, low back pain, radicular disc pain in the …
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