I was recently interviewed by the Northwest News Network about safe alternatives to the opioid crisis when dealing with pain. Nonpharmacologic approaches including acupuncture, massage therapy, tai chi and yoga can help treat various types of pain.
Click here to read or listen to the full interview.
Excerpt from: Amidst Opioid Crisis, A Search […]
This is a guest post by Stacey Philpot from chronicallywhole.com
When I began experiencing the first symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, the hot swollen joints, the morning stiffness and inflammation, the fluid surrounding my joints, I attributed them to other preexisting conditions.
The pain felt unbearable at times. It was hard to focus on anything else. […]
Each and every one of us play an integral role in the quality of our own personal healthcare. Just listening to your doctor alone isn’t enough. It would be like going to the dentist twice a year, but never brushing your teeth. You need to be asking questions, educating yourself and making an effort to live a […]
Integrative Medicine combines the precision of Western medicine with approaches from complementary and alternative medicine. For example, an integrative medicine practitioner might combine stress-reduction techniques, nutritional guidance, and Western medicine to treat a chronic disease.
The largest difference is that integrative medicine […]
Even my dentist was impressed.
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil around in your mouth to remove toxins. There are many reasons to try oil pulling: less cavities, healthier gums, and brighter teeth, for example.
It takes a while to get used to the idea of putting oil in your mouth, but oil pulling has […]
Do you suffer from back pain? You’re not alone.
Many patients come to me for help with their back. In fact, back pain is the largest cause of disability across the world. The good news is you can often cure your back pain. There’s even better news as well: you don’t need prescription drugs to do it.
Do you wish your chronic pain would go away?
Doctors now realize that we haven’t done a good job treating people with chronic pain. Many of the painkillers doctors prescribe – and that you’ve likely been treated with – are risky and not very effective. The issue is not a lack of good drugs but the […]
Integrative Medicine–the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.
