Did you know that osteoarthritis in the knee affects one in every four people over the age of 60, as well as many younger people? Arthritic pain in a knee joint can not only cause considerable discomfort, but it can also limit your mobility. Fortunately, there are ways to manage arthritis of the knee without
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Strengthening Your Immune System With IV Infusions
Did you know you can effectively boost your immune system, so you feel better, play your sport better, recover from a hangover, or fight off the flu more easily? Many patients receive IV infusion therapy in Jacksonville, FL, and across the United States. Let’s look at this simple, yet effective, physiological boost and what it
Read MoreWhat to Expect From Cryotherapy Treatments
Cryotherapy is a type of cold treatment that athletes have been using to speed up the healing and recovery of their bodies. The effects of very low temperatures on the blood vessels and soft tissues cause the person to experience decreased inflammation and relief from pain. When exposed to extremely cold temperatures, the blood vessels
Read MoreHow Is PRP Treatment for Hair Loss Performed?
Bothered by thinning hair or receding hairline? You’re not alone. It’s an ordeal you share with millions of Americans. Fortunately, here at NIVA Health, we take a unique, all-natural approach to hair regrowth treatment. Through platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, we have helped countless men and women across the United States restore their crowning glory and
Read MoreTop 7 Benefits of Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, which is delivered either via injections or through sublingual drops (placed under the tongue), involves a physician repeatedly administering small but increasing doses of a specific allergen to essentially retrain the immune system to gradually build a tolerance to it. Immunotherapy is good news to people in search of a highly effective and sustainable
Read MoreWays to Avoid Knee Pain
Being the largest joint in your body, your knee takes the brunt of the movements you make every day. It stands to reason that your knee is highly susceptible to conditions and injuries, which can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help minimize your risk of developing
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are currently more than 32.5 million American adults suffering from osteoarthritis. Additionally, the condition is the top cause of disability in the country. If you are on this page either because you are a statistic and in search of an effective solution, or you
Read More7 Foods that Help Fight Neuropathy
Neuropathy is damage to the nerves that can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness. Researchers and doctors have long held the connection between neuropathy and diet, in that a healthy diet can prevent or slow down the progression of neuropathy. Neuropathy is most often associated with diabetes, but it can also be due
Read MoreViscosupplementation Therapy for Knee Arthritis
Dogged by knee pain due to arthritis? If medications, cortisone shots, and other types of conservative interventions haven’t brought you any relief, don’t give up hope just yet—try viscosupplementation. It is a safe and highly effective alternative to both medications and cortisone shots, which have potential side effects, especially with repeated use. Read on to
Read MoreIV Therapy: All You Need to Know
Intravenous (IV) therapy, also known as infusion therapy, is a medical technique that involves administering nutrients, hydration, or medication directly into the bloodstream via an IV catheter. It is a relatively painless and quick outpatient procedure that has gained traction recently for its numerous benefits. If you’ve heard about IV therapy, and want to find
Read MoreJoint Pain Relief Treatment Options
Joint pain is a chief complaint among millions of Americans. In fact, according to a national survey, approximately one-third of American adults reported experiencing joint pain within the past month. If you’re a statistic, you are most likely familiar with the misery that joint pain brings on. The good news is that there are a
Read MoreIs Viscosupplementation Therapy Right For You?
Viscosupplementation therapy is a highly effective treatment designed to help reduce pain and swelling associated with arthritis. It is most commonly used to treat osteoarthritis in the knee and involves injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the affected joint. Viscosupplementation aims to improve and manage symptoms, without the need for invasive surgery or addictive pain medications.
Read MoreIs Erectile Dysfunction Common? ED Causes and Treatment
According to statistics, erectile dysfunction (ED) affects roughly 30 million men in the United States: approximately 1 percent in their 40s, 17 percent in their 60s, and 50 percent 75 years and older experience the inability to achieve or keep an erection. Most men experience difficulty getting an erection from time to time, and it
Read MoreRemote Weight Loss: Is it Right For Me? Benefits and Membership Program
Weight loss is one of the most challenging things to succeed at without the help of a medical professional. Doctors can play an important role in weight loss success, which of course does not stop once you’ve reached your target weight. You need to maintain the weight loss, and this is made easier with a
Read MoreHow Much Do You Know About PRP and Hair Loss?
If you have been experiencing a mild state of anxiety due to noticeable hair loss, there is a solution that might be able to restore your confidence and eliminate that anxiety: PRP. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is an emerging hair loss treatment that is now being used to successfully treat dermatological issues, including hair loss. You
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a progressive condition that occurs due to damage to a single or a group of nerves outside of the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). Neuropathy has various potential causes and risk factors, including diabetes, exposure to toxins, kidney failure, and vitamin deficiencies. It typically affects the extremities— the arms,
Read MoreHow To Treat And Avoid Knee Problems
Knee problems are some of the most common ailments among adults of all ages. As you get older, the likelihood of developing knee issues increases. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to protect the integrity of your knees. Here are some treatments for knee pain, as well as avoidance techniques to protect your
Read MoreNeuropathy Symptoms and Warning Signs
The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that connect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body. It encompasses different types of nerves that have their own specific functions: Sensory nerves, which are responsible for transmitting sensations, such as pain, temperature, and vibration. Motor nerves, which are
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider PRP Injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an injection-based treatment that harnesses your own blood’s natural healing properties to heal your own injury or to relieve your pain. PRP therapy is often used to address injuries in the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and skin, and its most popular application is to treat knee pain. There are two key components
Read MoreWhat Happens During Cryotherapy?
Human beings have been treating inflammation and wounds with cold therapy for thousands of years, and it’s common knowledge to use a cold compress as first aid for swelling and injuries. Taking it a step further, today you can simply enter a cryotherapy chamber for three minutes to receive all-over body treatment – which feels
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