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As winter is upon us, along with the cold and flu season, I thought I would write about a common ailment that results from either a bacteria or a virus, the common ear infection. Otitis media is [...]

At last, the nice warm weather is here. As the temperature heats up we tend to be more and more active; walking, jogging, biking, playing sports, and, hopefully soon, swimming. This extra [...]

One of the things acupuncture is best known for, besides treating back pain and sciatica, is its ability to lower inflammation. In my clinic, I often receive referrals from chiropractors and [...]

Of all the common names of diseases, shingles must rank up there as being one of the strangest and worst sounding diseases to have. I wanted to write about this disease to help people better [...]

The sole and heel of the foot can be an extremely irritating and bothersome area to be hurt because we use our feet so often. Each step can be a constant reminder that our body is not completely [...]

Pain in the knees most frequently affects people who are active and participate in sports because of the repetitive motion necessary for biking, running, or jumping. In fact, a third of all [...]

Compared to other joints, the muscles that support the shoulder are fairly thin and stretched. Therefore, they are much more susceptible to tearing and dislocation. Shoulder pain is usually [...]