Platelet-rich-plasma therapy is proving useful in injection form for painful joint conditions and chronic soft tissue injuries. And because it is a natural, safe and effective way to treat conditions we previously treated with surgery and opioid regiments, research and development is always underway. The
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Archive: March 2023
What Implications does Biden’s Pardon Have for the Future of Marijuana Legalization?
In early October, President Biden announced that he is issuing a blanket pardon for every person who has been convicted of “simple possession,” a legal term, under federal and DC law. The Justice Department is currently working on the administrative process that will make this
Dr. Blatman Interview with Dr. Allen Lycka
Thursday February 23, 2023 at 7:00 am ET: You can find it easily with this app: TuneIn: (PC or Mac Computer) https://tunein.com/ Apple iOS phones, tablets Download App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tunein-radio-music-sports/id418987775 Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tunein.player&hl=en_US&gl=US ONCE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE APP, PLEASE SEARCH FOR: AMFM247 You can also listen live on the
Healing Your Pudendal Neuralgia at Home
When your pudendal nerve or pelvic fascia becomes damaged, compressed, seized, or otherwise inflamed, it can cause a host of issues that affect your quality of life. Pain, numbness and tingling in the buttocks and genitals might not even be the worst of it, as
How Daily Exercise Benefits the Body & Mind
When we think about getting regular exercise, our focus tends to be on the number on the scale and how many plates we can put on that bench press bar. Occupational and physical therapy might be in there, too, but especially in the age of
8 Super Foods that Boost Immunity
Food is the fuel that either keeps our body running like a fine-tuned machine, or turns our insides into a rusty bucket of parts that don’t run. Just like some foods are toxic to bodily systems and organs, other foods strengthen your body. In the
Integrative, Holistic Medicine: All About Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting hair-thin needles into acupressure points on the body and then stimulating them. It’s often used for pain relief and stress management, but is proving to be an effective part of integrative treatment regimens for a variety of conditions. Acupuncture has been an
The Shortcomings of Cortisone Treatments for Pain
Cortisone injections are used for a host of things, perhaps most notably, really bad bouts of poison ivy. As an emergency intervention for allergic reactions, it has its uses. But cortisone shots are also standard treatment practice in degenerated joints, partially because it has expedient
The Implications of Biotechnology for Medical Research & Healthcare
As medical research speeds ahead with advances in disease and injury treatment, biomanufacturing is becoming more common. In fact, in medicine, biotechnology is the future. Biomanufacturing is creating a biologic from living cells, and is being researched in food production and other industrial purposes –
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Can Stem Cell Therapy Heal Damaged Shoulders?
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles, tendons and fascia that cover the top of your humerus and cap your shoulder. As the name implies, the rotator cuff is what allows you to raise, lower and rotate your arms. Your shoulders are arguably the
The Health Advantages of Getting Your Daily Dose of Sun
It’s summer, and that means bright, sunny days, mornings on the front porch, kids’ outdoor sporting events, and trips to the beach. Much of the time, when we talk about the summer sun, we’re talking about how to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Wear
Marijuana Regulation in the US
It seems like it’s been a long time since the first state passed legislation about marijuana – probably a lot longer than you think. During the Victorian era you could get marijuana tinctures in any drug store, and marijuana was used medicinally in different solutions.
Platelet-Rich-Plasma Therapy: What it is & How it Works
In the field of regenerative medicine, two of the most promising new therapies that might prove “cure-alls” for a variety of ailments are stem cell therapy and PRP therapy. Both are meant to use endemic material to spur your body to heal itself, but only
Medical Marijuana Helps Your Body & Mind
More than two-thirds of US states agree that medical marijuana is useful for helping a variety of chronic ailments, from cancer to joint pain to cachexia and more. But as we venture farther into research on the medicinal benefits of marijuana, the medical community is
Let’s Talk About Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive subject. It affects you in the most intimate way possible, and if you have a partner, it affects them, too. But it can’t be a taboo subject if we want to develop effective treatments that prevent its recurrence on a
Latest News in Medical Research on Stem Cell Therapy
We are over 3 decades into stem cell research in medicine. Stem cell treatments, historically, have been proven to be an effective regenerative therapy for macular degeneration, a degenerative condition of the eye that eventually results in blindness. The benefits of stem cells in bone