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
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IV 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 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 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
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Losing Weight
Weight loss is an uphill battle, and many people tend to jump ship halfway through, either because they don’t see their desired results or fail to keep them. If you have decided to embark on a weight-loss journey and want to make sure you will achieve real and sustainable results, follow this guide to losing
Read MoreMost Common Men’s Health Issues
While there are many health conditions that impact both men and women, there are some health problems that affect men more often than women. Here are the most common men’s health issues that you should be aware of. Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often triggered by the thickening of the lining of arteries and
Read MoreA Guide to Neuropathy Treatment and Relief
Neuropathy is an umbrella term used to refer to conditions that cause damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system—the division of the nervous system outside of the brain and the spinal cord. Neuropathy causes stabbing pain, muscle weakness, gradual onset of numbness or tingling sensation in the feet or hands that radiates up
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider IV Therapy
An intravenous (IV) line carrying sugar, electrolytes, and other beneficial ingredients can be linked directly to your bloodstream when you need rejuvenation, such as when you are dehydrated or suffering from physical exhaustion. But did you know that an IV drip can also be used as a supplement for your general health? Your body can
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