Knee meniscus tears are a conundrum for conventional medicine. That’s because surgery actually does not repair the meniscus, surgery just means removing a portion of the meniscus. And removing the damaged meniscus means removing the cushion that protects the cartilage covering the femur and the … Learn More » “Triple your risk of knee replacement with meniscus surgery”
Long touted as the hormone of pregnancy, the neurosteroid progesterone has a calming effect for both women and men. This article examines progesterone production in males and females through the different stages of life. The cycling female To understand progesterone production, we need to explore … Learn More » “The Life Cycle of Progesterone: Unveiling Its Tranquil Influence”
With warmer weather on its way, the eminent shedding of layers is upon us and, with that, the question of how much weight you put on over the colder months! More importantly, what KIND of gain…or loss. Brown fat? White fat? Muscle? What is the … Learn More » “Brown Fat vs White fat: Get the skinny!”
Sonographically-navigated frozen shoulder release with PRP What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common and painfully debilitating conditions affecting the shoulder. In adhesive capsulitis, the shoulder joint is frozen in position by shoulder adhesions within the … Learn More » “Can frozen shoulder be thawed out in one treatment?”
John came to our clinic after having been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis a year previously. He had been taking ibuprofen to manage his pain and discomfort, and while the ibuprofen was helping alleviate his hip pain on “bad” days, he progressively developed severe low back … Learn More » “Hip and low back pain: Can they be related?”
Microneedling with PRP is a research-proven solution for hair health, hair thinning and hair loss. There are an increasing number of recent studies that support this research about hair loss along with new findings for hair health and growth. The current top three treatments for … Learn More » “Hair Regrowth: Get the facts on how to maximize your hair health!”
Recently, a friend told me that he didn’t feel comfortable going skiing anymore because of a meniscus tear that happened three months ago. His current management of his knee consists of limiting most of his activity, intermittently taking ibuprofen and “living with it“ because he … Learn More » “Meniscus Repairs: The powerful benefits of regenerative injection therapies”
What is the second most common chronic pain condition affecting the North American population (after back pain)? Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). TMJD causes pain, difficulty in chewing, clicking or popping sounds, and limited jaw movement. TMJD pain affects around 12% of the population, with a … Learn More » “Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: The Revolutionary Ultrasound-Guided Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection”
Should we abolish Daylight Saving Time altogether and follow the moon and stars instead? Are you like me and have always dreaded the Spring forward sleep deprivation that occurs every March? Just when the sunrise begins to naturally sooth me out of slumber, Daylight Saving … Learn More » “Daylight Saving Time – When it’s time to spring forward, be prepared”
by Dr. Kristian Flores, MD, ND Why do some patients have virtually no COVID symptoms, why do some have significant symptoms, and why do some people get the complex version of COVID known as “Long COVID”? The answer is likely due to a variety of … Learn More » “Long COVID & the Stellate Ganglion Block”
Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Stacey Guggino & Dr. Kristian Flores empower patients to create healthy longevity through education and natural therapy.
