Endocrine disorders are on the rise in the United States. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome (hyperthyroid and hypothyroid) and osteoporosis being the most prevalent. 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with Diabetes (800,000 new cases diagnosed each year), 20 million with thyroid disorders. Endocrine disorders are a common...
Chronic degenerative disease is a major health concern in the modern developed world. According to the Center for Disease Control, “7 out of 10 deaths among Americans are due to chronic illness. More than 133 million Americans have at least one chronic illness. Heart disease,...
Degenerative conditions often seem mysterious and confusing to the Western medical mind. Inflammation is usually seen as the cause of skeletal disc degeneration, neuropathy, muscle atrophy and breakdown of the joints (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Where the inflammation comes from, many doctors cannot confidently say....
Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis can be very annoying. We can hide conditions occurring inside the body. But the skin puts it all out into the open. The skin is an organ through which we interface with the world. It is our crust. Our...
A benefit to living in modern America is the amount of choice we possess. This is becoming increasingly true in healthcare. “Alternative” therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy and various forms of bodywork are increasingly accepted as compliments to conventional Western medical treatment. What separates...
