Recently, a friend told me that he no longer felt comfortable skiing because of a meniscus tear that had happened three months earlier. His plan consisted of limiting activity, taking ibuprofen intermittently, and “living with it” because he did not know what else to do. … Learn More » “Meniscus Tear Treatment Without Surgery: What the Evidence Says About PRP”
Donna had never even heard of PRP eye drops for severe dry eye. She only knew that she had to do something. “My eyes are so dry they feel like sandpaper,” said Donna (name changed to protect patient privacy). “I’ve tried every kind of eye … Learn More » “PRP Eye Drops for Severe Dry Eye: “They Gave Me Back My Life””
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM, Updated August 2026 Elbow pain, most commonly caused by “tennis elbow” (lateral elbow tendinopathy) or “golfer’s elbow” (medial elbow tendinopathy), can be much more than a low-level, nagging pain. Many people avoid addressing it until it is severe. But … Learn More » “Elbow Out Elbow Pain: PRP for Tennis Elbow Without Steroids or Surgery”
Seeking Patients with Shoulder Arthritis for an Innovative Regenerative Medicine Study Shoulder osteoarthritis can significantly impact quality of life, making everyday activities such as reaching overhead, lifting objects, exercising, and even sleeping uncomfortable. While conventional treatments often focus on symptom management through medications, corticosteroid injections, … Learn More » “New Clinical Study at Oregon Regenerative Medicine: Exploring PRP and A2M Protein Concentrate Injections for Shoulder Osteoarthritis”
Knee pain can make everyday life harder. Walking upstairs, exercising, gardening, or even getting out of a chair may become uncomfortable when the knee joint is inflamed, unstable, or worn down. At Oregon Regenerative Medicine, chronic knee pain and knee osteoarthritis are among the most … Learn More » “Knee Pain Treatment Without Surgery: Regenerative Options in Oregon”
New clinical facility will expand integrative medicine training, patient care, and community wellness at NUNM’s new downtown Portland campus Key Takeaways PORTLAND, Ore. — The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has announced that its future clinical facility will be named the Peterson-Shelley Center for … Learn More » “NUNM Announces New Peterson-Shelley Center for Integrative Medicine”
Menopause and Joint Pain Musculoskeletal collagen is a fundamental structural component of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia, muscle extracellular matrix, and bone. Although both men and women rely on collagen for movement and structural integrity, significant biological differences exist in collagen metabolism, connective tissue architecture, and … Learn More » “How Menopause Affects Collagen, Tendons, Joints, and Musculoskeletal Health”
Recent research published in Nature Medicine has found that the average human brain now contains enough accumulated plastic to equal roughly the weight of a credit card. Even more concerning, researchers found that concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in brain tissue were significantly higher than … Learn More » “Microplastics in the Brain: Can a credit card of accumulated plastic be removed?”
Musculoskeletal pain, whether from osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or soft tissue injury affects millions, limiting daily activity and diminishing quality of life. Traditional treatments like NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections, and surgery have their place but often come with side effects or inconsistent outcomes. In recent years, regenerative medicine … Learn More » “Unlocking Relief: How A2M Offers a New Frontier for Musculoskeletal Pain”
As a back pain specialist in the Spine Program at Kaiser Permanente, I frequently discuss treatment options like the PRP epidural injection with my patients. I also remind them that there are two types of people in the world—those with issues at L4/L5 and those … Learn More » “PRP Epidural Injection for Herniated Disc: A Powerful Long-Term Solution for Back and Leg Pain”
Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Kristian Flores & Dr. Terrance Manning empower patients to create healthy longevity through education and natural therapy.
