PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma) therapy is an emerging treatment for individuals suffering from degenerative or arthritic joint conditions. Professional athletes have had access to this type of cutting-edge treatment for years, but more and more physicians are beginning incorporate it into their offerings for joint pain, arthritis, injuries and even cosmetic enhancements.
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Fluoride toothpaste: Necessary for Healthy Teeth?
I've always believed that true health comes from within. This still holds true for dental health. It's interesting, for example, that there are isolated non-industrialized populations around the world in which brushing does not exist and dental health is superior to that in western countries.
read moreComplications if you don’t reverse Diabetes
The obvious problem with Diabetes is that the excess sugars will build up OUTSIDE the cells (in our blood) and cause damage to our vessels. This is where most of health problems Diabetics face actually occur… in the blood vessels.
read moreThyroid got you down?
Are you feeling the effects of a low or thyroid? You're not alone! Thyroid disease is an increasingly common cause of fatigue and weight gain.
read moreTrial and Error
The well established approach to mental health in our country is one of 'trial and error.' While millions suffer from depression and anxiety, it may not be the best approach.
read moreEverything to Gain and Nothing to Lose?
If you’re in OKC, you’ve probably been peppered with men’s health commercials, many of which even take an antagonistic tone on the subject of male erectile dysfunction (ED).
read moreThe Cause of Diabetes: Type I vs. Type II
When I sit down with new patients, I am always surprised to hear how little they know about the underlying cause of their condition. When we hold seminars, I even ask the audience, "What is the underlying problem with Diabetes?"
read moreIs High Intensity Exercise (HIT) a good idea?
Pain is… well, PAINFUL, even if it's for a good cause. So when considering what type of exercise to do, instinctively many of us would choose the least painful option. Would you sprint up a steep hill or take a leisurely walk down a windy road? Would you do a few repetitions with low-resistance exercise bands while watching an episode of NCIS or curl a 35 pound dumbbell until your arms felt like two fried eggs hanging on a nail?
read moreAre You at Risk for a Sudden Heart Attack?
Each year, around half a million people in the US die suddenly from a heart attack. The truly troubling thing is that around half of them had no previous symptoms of a heart problem. What a tragedy for those individuals and their families!
read moreBiochemical Individuality
The term biochemical individuality has been used to describe what most scientist know (and even what non-scientist instinctively know) which is that each one of us has our own unique chemistry making us wonderfully and perfectly different, not just in appearance, but down to the manner in which our bodies function. As science advances, this is becoming even more true.
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