Traditional medical approaches to back pain and herniated discs include exercise, physical therapy, pain and anti-inflammatory medications, and therapeutic injections such as PRP therapy. For severe back pain, some doctors even prescribe invasive surgeries such as spinal fusion. These surgeries require general anesthesia, rehabilitation, and
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Experience Pain in Your Hips? A Guide to Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
Do you suffer from fibromyalgia and experience pain in your hips? Join the club! Unfortunately, hip flexor issues are a fairly common problem with people with fibromyalgia. The good news is there are things you can do to find relief, improve your mobility, and continue
Consume CBD Oil? Why You Might Fail a Drug Test
Can taking CBD oil cause you to test positive for marijuana? It’s possible — and certainly a legal conundrum since taking CBD oils, tinctures, and other products ranging from gum to teas have become legal in the State of Ohio. Since these CBD products are
Could Fruit Fly Enzyme Wake Up Brain Stem Cells? New Study
Could an active enzyme in fruit fly larvae play a critical role in stem cell research? A new study has revealed some surprisingly encouraging results. Singapore researchers found that an enzyme in fruit fly larvae plays an important role in waking up brain stem cells
Do You Suffer from Urinary Stress Incontinence? 6 Natural Treatments You Can Try
Urinary incontinence is a lack of bladder control. Women are affected by two different types of urinary stress incontinence — stress incontinence and urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder. Women are twice as affected by the condition as men. Risks of the condition increase in
Are Stem Cell Doctors Happy About the Passage of California’s Prop 14?
In the election last November, California voters approved $5.5 billion in funding for stem-cell and other medical research — granting a lifeline to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Is this good news for stem cell research and regenerative medicine? Stem cell doctors are split
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
Could Medical Marijuana Have Saved John Belushi?
Can medical marijuana help in the healing process? Is it effective pain management? Can it be used to treat chronic pain, fibromyalgia, serious knee and joint pain? I certainly think so. I’ve personally seen its benefits in my Cincinnati patients. But don’t just take my
Yes, Most Medical Marijuana Patients Use It to Treat Pain
Can medical marijuana be used to treat chronic pain? Absolutely! “Pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable” is one of the 23 conditions recognized by the State of Ohio as being treatable with medical cannabis. In fact, most people who use medical cannabis
The Juhi Ash Center in NYC Welcomes Dr. Blatman To Their Practice
Dr. Blatman is pleased to officially announce that he has joined the integrative medical team at Juhi Ash Center in New York City where he will be practicing on Thursdays and Fridays. Dr. Blatman continues to see patients out of the Cincinnati office Monday through
Is Stem Cell Treatments for MS Effective? The Research is Encouraging
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks your central nervous system. The resulting damage disrupts your brain’s communication with the rest of your body. Symptoms include weakness, tingling or numbness in your limbs, trouble speaking, chronic pain, depression, and vision loss. The disease
Can Stem Cells Help Treat COPD? New Studies Are Encouraging
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people in the US. Over 16.4 million people in the US have been diagnosed with this disease — another 18 million people likely have it and don’t even know it. People
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Recommendation (Prescription) in 4 Easy Steps
How do you get a medical marijuana prescription in the State of Ohio? You don’t — technically. But what you can get is the next best thing — a medical marijuana recommendation from a medical marijuana doctor certified by the state to make such recommendations.
Considering Medical Marijuana? Why CBD Strains Work Best for Pain
Are you one of the 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain symptoms? Pain can range from minor to debilitating. In extreme cases, it can significantly limit your ability to enjoy life and even function normally. Traditional medicine treats severe pain symptoms with opiates
Is Your Back Pain Serious Enough to See a Doctor?
Every case of back pain is unique — but ignoring serious back pain will only make it worse. How can you tell if your back pain is serious? Can you tough through it or do you need a doctor? The answer depends not only on
How Long Does Stem Cell Therapy Last?
At our health and wellness clinics in Cincinnati and New York, we offer stem cell therapy for knees, backs, necks, and other areas of injury. One question we’re frequently asked is this: How long do stem cell injections last? That’s a difficult question to answer,