Neurological disorders are the largest cause of disability worldwide. The nervous system comprises the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (nerves), and autonomic nervous system (involuntary muscles and glands). Neurological conditions that affect these systems can be the result of trauma, infection, inflammation, or autoimmune response. Some of the most common symptoms of a neurological condition are: Changes in a person’s mood Problems in motor ... [Read More]
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Why Managed Weight Loss Is Safer for Patients
Those of us who struggle with our weight have all kinds of stories about taking sketchy diet pills, following a fad diet, or even buying a special exercise machine – and still struggling to lose weight despite our best efforts. The common thread is that these were all self-made attempts done without medical supervision of any type. If you truly desire to lose weight and keep it off in a healthy way, the best way to be successful is with the help of a doctor and a nutritionist or dietitian. ... [Read More]
What Is Involved in a Sleep Study?
Chronic sleep deficiency can lead to serious health problems, so an ongoing lack of sleep is nothing to ignore. If you have serious sleep issues, a sleep study can help a doctor determine the root cause of your issues so you can receive proper treatment. Those with sleep issues such as restless legs syndrome, chronic snoring, narcolepsy (sudden daytime sleep attacks), and insomnia are good candidates for a sleep study. There is a lot of activity going on in your brain even while you’re ... [Read More]
Talk About Diets with Your Doctor
Proper nutrition is a crucial component of any weight-loss plan, because severe or drastic diets tend to cause the body to lose weight inefficiently. A good weight-loss diet should be balanced and wholesome, and it will ideally be crafted for your own body. Your body uses the important fuel you provide it – the food you eat – to constantly regenerate new cells. Therefore, there is no denying that food is a critical part of who you are. Indeed, you are what you eat. If you want to shed some ... [Read More]
All About the CryoProbe
The CryoProbe® may sound scary, but it actually just looks like an oversized pen. Your doctor can use this device for many applications – from precisely removing skin imperfections to performing internal surgery and removing cancerous tumors. A CryoProbe delivers cryotherapy via liquid nitrogen to treat many kinds of lesions on and around the body. Its prefix is taken from the Greek word kryos, which means cold. What Is the CryoProbe? Cryotherapy treatment uses extremely cold liquid ... [Read More]
