Anticonvulsants (Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Topiramate) Found Ineffective and to have a High Risk of Side Effects for Lumbar Pain and Lumbar Radicular Pain Into The Legs. A recent paper “Anticonvulsants in the Treatment of Low Back Pain and Lumbar Radicular Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Enke et. al. published in the Canadian Medical Association […]
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A Basic Prescription for Health. :)
Healthcare, Pain, Injuries, and Disease. A quick question, when you go see your doctor are you going in for HEALTHcare or to manage symptoms and diseases? It’s an important question because there is a big difference. What we often mistakenly called HEALTHcare isn’t really about health if you’re seeing a doctor who helps with disease […]
Common Medications and Your Brain, Anti-Cholinergics
Many people are unaware that even common over the counter medicines come with very significant risks. You may very likely be taking some of these right now… especially if you have allergies or other common symptoms. “Scientists have linked anticholinergic drugs cognitive problems among older adults for at least 10 years. A 2013, study by […]
Stress Increases Susceptibility To Viral Infections
One of the biggest threats to our health in the modern world is stress. Stress has been associated with so many chronic and deadly diseases. Minimizing your stress is important through lifestyle management including getting enough sleep, exercising daily, spending time with people you enjoy, doing things you love doing, laughing, in addition to things […]
COVID-19 Risks and You
Modifiable COVID-19 Risks People are concerned about getting covid-19 and are spending a huge amount of time washing hands, using hand sanitizer, wearing masks, and avoiding everyone. UK cardiologist, Aseem Malhotra, talks about what he calls the elephant in the room with COVID 19, your metabolic health (link below). All the things above may provide […]
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