LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults) is an autoimmune disease that has the characteristics of type 1 and type 2 diabetes that are in adults. There is still more research being done to treat LADA. Read More
Tailbone pain begins in the coccyx,� which is located at the bottom of the spine's sacrum. Coccydynia (k?k?s?-d?n??-?) �is the term for pain in the coccyx, or tailbone. Sitting and leaning back could be very uncomfortable. However, pretty much everybody responds well to conservative treatment. Spinal Anatomy of the Coccyx The coccyx, or tailbone, is the lowest area of the… Read More
Microbes have multicellular hosts and can have many effects on the host�s health and well-being. One of the most important but understudied mechanisms that microbes have is that they can involve hormones. Read More
According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Moreover, approximately 30 percent to 60 percent of patients don't respond to the currently available antidepressant treatments. That means that about 40 percent to 70 percent of patients aren't being helped by existing antidepressant treatments. One region of research studies can ultimately shed some… Read More
A look at what a stinger or burner injury is and what they can do to the neck and shoulders. We will look at: Symptoms Treatment Prevention Contact sports, like: Football Hockey Soccer Basketball This is a very common cervical injury that affects the neck and upper body. This is known as a stinger. A stinger can also be called… Read More
EDC can cause significant risks to humans by targeting different organs and systems in the body. The interactions and the mechanisms of toxicity created by EDC and environmental factors can be concerning a person's general health problems. Read More
Plantar Fasciitis means that there is inflammation of the tissue in the foot/feet and around 2 million Americans have it. Many think that it only affects the heel, but it can affect any part of the bottom of the foot as all of the tissue is at risk for inflammation. Early morning pain/stiffness is a good indication that plantar fasciitis… Read More
The liver is the one that takes these toxins and transformed them into suitable compounds to excrete out of the body as biotransformation. Read More
When there is a high level of prostaglandins in the body due to the natural healing process from injuries and inflammation, it can contribute to several diseases from the unwanted inflammation. Read More
Dr. John Coppola and Dr. Valerie Monteiro understand the symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy. While many healthcare professionals describe peripheral neuropathy as an irreversible and permanent health issue which can only be managed through the utilization of drugs/medications, Dr. John Coppola and Dr. Valerie Monteiro can help treat peripheral neuropathy symptoms by treating the source of the health issue. Low-level… Read More
Of all of the wide array of health issues that healthcare professionals talk to their patients about, there is one which is tremendously overlooked and not taken seriously: brain fog. Many people suffer from brain fog and fatigue and unfortunately, many people are left to fend for themselves when it comes to this health issue. Patients describe feeling as if… Read More
Inflammation is the human body's natural response to injury, infection, or illness. However, too much inflammation can affect your overall health and wellness, especially when you have inflammation in the brain. Brain inflammation can even affect your mental and emotional well-being. Understanding the causes and symptoms of inflammation in the brain can help determine the best treatment option. Dr. Santosh… Read More
Trouble concentrating, mood swings, headaches, and fatigue could be a common occurrence in one's day to day life.� These symptoms are commonly brushed off as lack of sleep but did you know these symptoms are also side effects of hormone imbalance?� Read More
Essential fatty acids are involved in various biological processes, producing omega-3 and omega-6. In the body, EFAs are synthesized into prostaglandins, which are necessary for proper hormone signaling. Read More
Inflammatory reactions in the central nervous system (CNS) are currently known to be associated with many neurological disorders. In neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), there is considerable penetration of different leukocyte subsets into the CNS or there is severe activation of microglial cells which increases many inflammatory mediators in the CNS. In acute CNS… Read More