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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 Injury
Trust me — if you’re a musician, your health is just as important as your instrument. Both must be in tune to play well. Common musician injuries include thoracic outlet syndrome, De Quervain’s syndrome, repetitive stress injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis. These ailments can
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.
Could Low Blood Sugar Be a Root to Fibromyalgia? New Study
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Scientists suspect it amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain — what the CDC calls abnormal pain processing. Yet the root cause of
In Person Examination Critical to Avoid Fibromyalgia Misdiagnosis
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition affecting over 4 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is associated with abnormal pain processing — sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. The condition is often
Treating Fibromyalgia: 6 Ways to Manage Muscle Pain from Exercise
No pain, no gain? This is not true for people with fibromyalgia. And especially not true for those with chronic fatigue. For many, exercise to pain and increased fatigue may actually be damaging to your body. A small degree of increased discomfort can be a
Scientists Found a Medical Cannabis Compound to Have Great Potential in Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic cancer is rare, but deadly. It makes up just 3% of cancer cases, yet as many as 20% of those afflicted with it will survive their first year, and only 8% survive more than 5. In fact, pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the
Dr. Blatman @ Awaken Fair 11/24/19
Dr. Blatman will be speaking at The Awaken Fair on 11/24/19 in Tarrytown, NY “PRP + Peptides + Stem Cells” Hudson Room B @ 10:15am For more information, please visit The Awaken Fair website.
Q&A EVENT: Aren’t You Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired? 11/9/19
Hal Blatman MD is inviting you to a Q & A – Aren’t You Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired? Finally some answers! Weight loss, restoring brain function, restore & increase sex drive, hair loss, heal many sports injuries non-surgically, growth hormone SAFELY & boosting
Meditate Away the Pain: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Relieve Pain & Promote Healing
On this blog, we discuss a variety of natural pain remedies in regenerative medicine — stem cells, medical marijuana, and CBD oil, massage therapy. But one of the most effective treatments for pain sits between our own 2 ears — our mind. A number of
October is Breast Health Awareness Month
Mammograms – The Gold Standard Breast cancer screening is done to detect breast cancer before a person notices any physical symptoms. Early detection can enable a person to undergo less invasive treatments with better outcomes. Health authorities and doctors recommend regular screenings with mammography for
The Science Behind Friendship: Why Socializing is Good for Health & Chronic Pain
It’s a catch-22. Study after study shows how socializing is good for you — it can actually help mitigate pain, improve health and wellness, and help manage chronic diseases like severe depression, fibromyalgia, and more. Yet these very illnesses that can benefit from face to