by Ffjorren Zolfaghar |
Have you ever experienced the tingling, pins and needles kind of feeling in your extremities? Is it a numb feeling that will not go away? Maybe your arm simply “fell asleep,” or maybe it’s something a little more serious: Carpal tunnel Syndrome.
When it is simply a situation of a limb “falling asleep,” [...]
by Ffjorren Zolfagar |
The month of February offers cool, crisp winter days. Temperatures remain low and the air is quite dry. As we head outdoors, our skin becomes vulnerable to the harsh winter elements sometimes causing a rash.
The common skin rash is, simply put, any eruption of the skin. It is also referred to as [...]
by Ffjorren Zolfaghar |
Your medical terminology lesson of the day: Otitis Media, commonly known as an ear infection. This occurs when fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear, welcoming germs and bacteria to grow and brew a nasty infection.
It can happen to the oldest and youngest ears alike, however, it tends to occur more often [...]
by Heather Lara |
Natural Solutions for Anxiety
You were late to work this morning, the house is a mess and the credit card bill just came in the mail. Your heart starts racing. You’re short of breath, your hands are clammy and you have the cold sweats. What you are feeling may be anxiety. Did you [...]
by Marie Harger |
Tis the season to overeat! In October the stores you shop have officially entered into the holiday swing of things; our eyes are constantly bombarded by over abundance. Your work, home, school, neighbors and friends and family are displaying lots of treats and delicious foods for you to eat and [...]
by Talia Henderson |
Rev-up your immune system for summertime! Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that, unlike other mammals, the human body cannot produce on its own. It is important to get your daily intake to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle.
A little bit of history: Vitamin C was used to treat skin conditions and [...]
Summer has come and gone. In the midst of fall we find ourselves frantically rushing about getting ready for work and/or school to pick up again at the steady pace that once left us yearning for the vacation time we enjoyed only weeks before. During this time it is likely we may pick up a [...]
by Cheryl Kiraly, LMT|
There are many different types of body-work available, the most well known being massage. Serious and sometimes debilitating diseases can be alleviated through massage. What most people do not realize is that there are a variety of specific massage treatments designed for different health issues.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (symptoms include pain, tingling, burning [...]
by Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD |
Prolozon is a wonderful treatment that involves the injection of procaine, vitamins, minerals, anti-inflammatory homeopathic medication and ozone into painful areas in the body including painful joints, necks, feet and backs. It has worked for many physicians in almost every case regardless of how serious or chronic the condition is. [...]
by Sara Piccola |
An estimated 20 percent of Americans experience heartburn/GERD at least once a week and unfortunately, many people buy over the counter medications. According to the Nielsen Consumer Panel, one in two households in the United States use antacids. On average, each household spends $11.75 a year on these products. If there’s over [...]
It is commonly thought that there are no fleas in northern Nevada. While there are very few problems with fleas associated with dogs and cats, there definitely are flea species found locally. Specifically, Washoe County has flea species hosted by ground burrowing rodents. Plague, which is transmitted primarily via the bite of infected fleas, is [...]
by Talia Henderson |
In the midst of summertime, along with enjoying the many activities that refresh and rejuvenate us, we are also conveniently reminded of the joyful presence of mosquitoes. With the late summer storms having increased our water supply, it is likely these beastly bugs will be especially frequent this year. The chemicals found [...]
