June 24, 2016
Loss of bladder control, sometimes referred to as urinary stress incontinence, can impact your daily life. An unexpected cough or sneeze can trigger urine leakage, leading to discomfort and even embarrassment. Fortunately, targeted physical activity and support from a qualified integrative medical provider in Cincinnati […]
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June 21, 2016
Imagine that every step you take feels like a symphony of creaks and cracks. This is a common experience of people with osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. This condition impacts millions of people around the world. When the cartilage cushioning joints begin to […]
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May 22, 2016
Did you know that the food you eat can actually be causing the pain you are having? Has your doctor ever really touched you and provided a thorough exam? Our process to determine your pain is quite different than what you are used to. If your […]
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April 18, 2016
We at Blatman Health and Wellness Center want you to be healthy and pain-free. However, your quality of life can be compromised when you’re constantly dealing with lower back pain. We offer various treatments aimed at eliminating your pain and discomfort. Treating back pain requires […]
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March 14, 2016
While the exact mechanisms behind migraine headaches are not fully understood, we do know that specific foods, environmental factors, and even some over-the-counter headache medicines can trigger migraines. There is also an ever-increasing body of knowledge about effective ways to prevent migraines without the use of […]
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March 9, 2016
Chronic pain can be excruciating, mild, continuous, or totally incapacitating. Perhaps what makes this condition so frustrating is that the pain signals remain active in your nervous system for months, even years. The common sources of chronic pain include joint pain, headaches, backaches, muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, sinus pain, tendinitis, and […]
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March 4, 2016
Sciatica refers to lower back pain or tingling, numbness, or pain in the leg due to pressure on the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the back and runs down each leg. The pain can even reach into the feet and toes. Treating sciatica involves addressing […]
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March 1, 2016
At one time, chronic fatigue was considered psychosomatic, meaning that the source was primarily mental, emotional, or stress-related. However, we now know that chronic fatigue symptoms can have more than one cause unrelated to emotional or mental issues. It is usual for everyone to feel […]
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February 25, 2016
Throughout our bodies is fascia, the web-like network of tissues that connect our muscles, organs, and bones, holding them together. A specific type of fascia is myofascia, the fascial tissue connecting the muscle fibers. Myofascial pain is common but often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. In this […]
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February 22, 2016
What is the largest organ of the human body? The skin, of course! Our skin is a crucial part of our body that requires daily attention, and it benefits most from natural care. In contrast, if you use chemical skincare products, you incur more damage […]
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January 27, 2016
When you start to think that you don’t like the better choices and healthier foods, try to remember that the food you eat is your body’s medicine. Just like in childhood when your were sick and your mom didn’t care what your medicine tasted like, […]
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April 7, 2015
Statin medications have been prescribed for people with cholesterol problems. Since they were first introduced on the market, various reports have revealed their benefits and dangers. Most doctors who prescribe statins know to look for the potential adverse effects and warn patients about them. Common […]
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April 17, 2013
“I GAVE UP MY LIFE FOR THIS ILLNESS. I’M NOT GIVING UP MY FOOD!” Healing from pain is like healing from any other malady, and nutrition plays a significant role in that process. After all, we build our bodies in the kitchen, not the gym. […]
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Headaches are categorized into different types according to their characteristics. They can vary in severity from mild, to severe and disabling. Some seem to start in the back of the head, and others feel like they come from the sinuses. They can last from a […]
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It can be frustrating to have persistent neck, shoulder, or lower back pain and wonder if it will ever disappear. If the underlying cause is fibromyalgia, you may see a doctor who says that fibromyalgia does not exist, or they simply hand them a pamphlet […]
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Most of us intend to eat well, but daily tasks and habits steer us toward convenient, crave-worthy, and processed foods. We often eat on the run and rarely consume the nutrient-dense foods that our bodies need to thrive. The average American diet is too high in sugars, […]
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