We have all these terms for different subfields of medicine, and especially these three: alternative, complementary and integrative, seem to be used almost interchangeably sometimes? We live in a world of buzz words and fads – even medical fads. Is this one of those cases?
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Archive: September 2023
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
What is Tissue Engineering?
Tissue engineering is exactly what it sounds like; doctors create tissues in the lab to aid the body in healing damaged areas. Tissue engineering can aid injection therapies like stem cell treatments and platelet-rich-plasma treatment. Injection treatments simply inject cells into the damaged tissue to
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 to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card and What to do Once You’ve Got it
Medical marijuana has been legal in Ohio for almost four years now, and every few months the laws open up even more. And so do more medical marijuana clinics and dispensaries. But the process of getting an Ohio MMJ card is kind of convoluted. So,
Could You Be Suffering from Endometriosis? Natural Treatment Options
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus develops outside of the uterus. About 2 to 10% of all women of child-bearing age are affected by it — about 6.5 million women in the US. Women who have a family
Chronic Pain & The Overlap of Other Medical Issues Involving Pain
Every part of your body was designed to work together in perfect harmony. When there’s an issue in one area, there tend to be problems in other areas as well. The modern practice of labeling the issue you’re experiencing and treating the symptoms doesn’t always