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20 Crazy Food Chemicals to Stay Away From
We all know that processed foods are not a part of a healthy, nutritional diet. However, they tend to be the tastiest, probably due to the high sugar or salt contents and the trans fats. But these aren’t the only unhealthy things hiding in your
Vitamin C has a Wide Array of Health Benefits
As far as necessary vitamins go, vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) is involved in dozens of bodily systems and functions. It’s a lot. Vitamin C: is an antioxidant that prevents damage from toxic chemicals and free radicals. helps the body grow, repair and maintain
“Think Positive” is More than Just an Anecdote – it’s a Wellness Behavior!
When we were little, sitting in a waiting room or a car, we’d whine to our parents, “Mom, this is so boring.” And Mom would usually respond with some form of, “This isn’t boring, you’re bored because of your attitude.” You’d roll your eyes and
How Do I Get Rid of a Headache Naturally? 9 Remedies
In our stressful world, headaches are a common condition. If you get them often, they can be quite the nuisance, even debilitating. It can be difficult to function or even enjoy life. There are several types of headaches, and they can range in severity. Tension
Easy Does It! 7 Exercises to Ease the Strain of Fibromyalgia
People with fibromyalgia face a frustrating conundrum: Exercising can significantly improve their pain management and lessen their symptoms yet the pain of the illness makes exercise difficult if not exacerbating. Even simple stretches can seem to set your limbs on fire. But regular exercise helps
Reasons to Switch from Pharmaceuticals to Medical Marijuana
Dr. Blatman wrote the following piece which was originally published in the Alternative Patient Treatment Directory website. — For many people medical marijuana may be a much better alternative for pain relief than opioids or other pharmaceuticals. Marijuana has fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals used to treat
Dr. Blatman on podcast
Dr. Blatman was recently interviewed on a podcast discussing information about living a pain free life. — La Dolce Vita With Virginia Rose Episode Description On this ground breaking episode I interview Dr. Hal Blatman. He is an expert in myofascia injury and shares that
Dr. Blatman’s “Your Pain Can Go Away” Live Event – February 6, 2021
Due to concerns about the current state of COVID infections and the more infectious strains now in our country, we have determined that our Your Pain Can Go Away workshop on February 6th should not proceed as planned. There is no way we can appropriately shield those in our
All About The Thyroid – Discussion with Dr. Blatman
Dr. Hal Blatman and Clint Cornell PA discuss thyroid issues. How do you know if your thyroid is low? If your thyroid medicine is working? How to test, when to test, what medicine to take, how thyroid hormones T3 and T4 work in your body
Dr. Blatman Quoted In AARP Magazine Regarding Food and Inflammation
Dr. Blatman was quoted in the most recent edition of the AARP magazine, within an article about eating healthy. “If you eliminate all inflammatory foods, half your pain will go away in two to 12 weeks.” You can read the article here.
6 Easy Methods for Carpal Tunnel Relief
The saddest thing about carpal tunnel syndrome is that it can prevent us from doing the things we love — crocheting or knitting, playing an instrument, gardening or crafting. But the good news is that natural treatment can provide lasting benefits. There are exercises, lifestyle
7 Self Help Techniques to Alleviate Musician Injuries
If you’re a musician, your health is just as important as your instrument; both must be in tune and properly functioning to play well. However, with the practice that is required to become great at playing any instrument comes repetitive movements that can cause injuries.
The Truth About Pain – A Different Paradigm
This article was originally published in Townsend Letter (November 2018) – https://www.townsendletter.com/. I played golf with sharp and disabling lower back pain for twenty-five years before I learned how to make it go away. Trigger point injections and myofascial work always helped; but when I
5 Ways Our Fibromyalgia Patients Can Stay Active & Engaged During COVID-19
Fibromyalgia is a difficult disease to live with — even before COVID-19. It’s understandable if life during this difficult time feels difficult, nearly impossible. Being active and social was hard enough without a pandemic to worry about. In March, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a
Dr. Blatman on The IronRoad Way Talking About Myofascial Pain (Video)
Dr. Hal Blatman joins The IronRoad Way to talk about myofascial pain, and how pain isn’t really what we think it is. Pain doesn’t come from where you think it does. Check out this terrific interview and demonstration.