Joint pain affects over 350 million people worldwide that includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The symptoms range from mild to severe and can become debilitating over time if not treated or managed carefully. Here are some things you can do to help minimize or manage the pain associated with your joints. Physical activity-…
Do you have gut issues? We were fortunate to sit down with Dr. Ken Brown, Functional Gastroenterologist, from Plano, Texas. As a functional doctor, he focuses on preventing disease as opposed to treating disease. He’s dedicated over 20 years of his practice to specializing in inflammatory bowl disease and irritable bowl syndrome. He also developed…
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with loved ones and celebrate. We often indulge and consume more than we’re accustomed to eating on a daily basis. It can be an opportunity to make healthier choices both physically and mentally while still ejoying this special holiday. Here are some tips for a healthier Thanksgiving: Before…
There’s a lot of talk about alternative therapy these days, and you may have heard the term, “cellular health”. If you haven’t tried Red Light Therapy, it might worth looking into for improving your overall health. Some benefits include: Improving skin health– As we age, we produce less collagen. RLT stimulates fibroblasts, which are responsible…
Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
Low-Dose Naltrexone has been shown to benefit patients with a wide range of conditions with chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and central nervous system disorders. Evolving research has continued to show its use for improvement in dermatologic conditions including Hailey-Hailey disease, psoriasis, vitiligo, sclerosis, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, pruritus and more. As there is an increase in…
Gratitude. It can be expressed in two little words, “Thank you”, or even one word, “Thanks”. The benefits of gratitude have been an on-going topic of research, and many positive benefits have continually been found. As we approach the holidays, it can be tough for those of us dealing with depression, or who may not…
“We don’t treat patients. We work with health participants,” David Y. Wong, M.D., tells me, a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine and the owner of the Health Integration Center, that opened in Torrance in 1978. His approach to health care is of no surprise, as their center offers a wide range of wellness…
