Long Term Effects of Untreated Chronic Pain

Long Term Effects of Untreated Chronic Pain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Being in pain is quite uncomfortable for most people. Even minor pain, such as a stubbed toe or a paper cut, is unpleasant but that pain fades relatively quickly. Imagine being in pain that never fades, or that fades only to...
Ice and Heat for Low Back Pain

Ice and Heat for Low Back Pain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Heat to relieve low back pain There is some evidence that heat will help decrease low back pain. There is little proof that cold will help. But some people do find that heat or cold help them. Follow these suggestions if you would...
Important Sleep for Stem Cells too

Important Sleep for Stem Cells too

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sleep is important for our body. With modest sleep deprivation it can be a struggle to function at our highest level and long term sleep deprivation, or disruption, can have significant health effects. It turns out that your sleep...
BIOLOGY – An Ongoing Series – Part 1

BIOLOGY – An Ongoing Series – Part 1

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What Is Bone Marrow? Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found in the center of bones. Its main job is to make blood cells that circulate in your body, which include immune cells that recognize foreign invaders and fight infection. Bone...
BIOLOGY – An Ongoing Series – Part 2

BIOLOGY – An Ongoing Series – Part 2

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)? PRP is plasma with a higher concentration of platelets than what is typically found in blood. Although blood is mainly a liquid (plasma), it also contains small solid components: red blood cells...
BIOLOGY – An Ongoing Series – Part 3

BIOLOGY – An Ongoing Series – Part 3

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What Is Adipose Tissue? Adipose tissue, or fat, is an anatomical term for loose connective tissue composed of fat cells (adipocytes). Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat; it also cushions and insulates your body....