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
They are secreted through the endocrine glands and travel through the bloodstream to different organs in the body. Hormones are a chemical substance that is made from the pituitary gland. Read More
The discs that cushion the vertebrae are made up of a tough outer layer and a softer inner layer. When the outer layer is damaged and the inner layer comes out into the spine, it is referred to as�disc herniation. Often the symptoms of a herniated disc include back pain, as the inner layer of the disc puts pressure on… Read More
There is plenty of controversies associated with MSG. Researchers believe that the excess consumption of monosodium glutamate can cause asthma, headaches, and even brain health issues. On the other hand, the majority of official sources, including the FDA, claim that MSG is a safe food ingredient. The following article discusses what is monosodium glutamate, or MSG, and its effects on… Read More
When the weather begins to change and that cold feeling starts to creep into the bones, especially down the back. That's when sciatica symptoms can flare-up in the worst way. Cold weather really make sciatica worse Of the many patients that I've treated, those with sciatica firmly state that cold weather makes it worse. There are bonafide reasons why sciatica… Read More
The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that sends out hormones to the body. When the system is being disrupted it can cause the body to malfunction and develop chronic illnesses. Read More
MSG is a food additive which is found in the majority of the industrial foods. It boosts the taste of the food hence attracting customers. There is no value in terms of nutrition and it really does nothing to the eater, however, it can have many effects on foods. MSG is known as an "excitotoxin" or neurotoxin. Research studies have… Read More
There are those that can predict approaching storms, and weather change based on the way, their joints behave. Similarly, individuals with chronic back pain can at times sense a change in how they feel when the weather shifts. The connection between weather and back pain is not fully understood but here are a few beliefs on why people feel pain… Read More
Since food matters to people�s health, it�s vital to give the body the nourishment it needs for the cold and flu season.Here are the 5 remedies to battle the cold and flu season. Read More
Aging affects the entire body, which includes the spine, neck and shoulders, upper back, and arms. It does not mean that everyone will develop neck pain, but the wear and tear put the spine can lead to degenerative spinal conditions. Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Alexander Jimenez discusses: Cervical spine anatomy Degenerative spinal disorders that cause Neck pain Diagnosis Treatment of… Read More
When compared to other central nervous system (CNS) health issues, chronic neurodegenerative diseases can be far more complicated. Foremostly, because the compromised mitochondrial function has been demonstrated in many neurodegenerative diseases, the resulting problems in energy sources are not as severe as the energy collapse in ischemic stroke. Therefore, if excitotoxicity contributes to neurodegeneration, a different time of chronic excitotoxicity… Read More
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the anterior neck producing T3 and T4 hormones. When there are complications to the thyroid, it can develop diseases in the body. Read More