Allergan recalled all of its BIOCELL textured implants late this summer because the FDA has flagged a series of reports that the implants are causing cancer in patients worldwide. This includes Natrelle saline-filled, Natrelle silicone-filled, Natrelle anatomically shaped (used post-mastectomy) as well as Tissue expanders (also used post-mastectomy). Please see [...]
There is a lot of information out there on probiotics. First, a probiotic contains beneficial bacteria and yeast. We need these bugs on board to help a multitude of functions including proper bowel function. However, probiotics reach far beyond the gut. Did you know they are also good for the brain, [...]
We end up with pain for many different reasons and everyone’s pain tolerance is different. What may register as pain for you may be completely different for another person. Weekend warrior type pains are annoying but they resolve and we move on with our lives. Chronic pain, though, is a [...]
We all get headaches from time to time, but when it becomes a frequent issue then it’s time to start trying to figure out what is causing them. One of the worst cases of headaches I had ever seen was in my hair dresser. She was constantly going to the [...]
So far there have been five deaths that are most likely related to vaping. In addition, there have been 450 possible cases of severe lung illnesses related to vaping and I’m sure more to come. The majority of the cases have used a nicotine-based product and 84% have vaped a [...]
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms I hear in my clinic. If I line 10 people up with the symptom of fatigue all 10 of them may have a different underlying cause but I can guarantee you that at least 9 of them have been told they were [...]
Everyone is unique when it comes to their bowel habits but if you aren’t having a bowel movement every three days you are most likely constipated. Constipation can make us feel bloated, full and cause unnecessary straining. Long term risk of constipation includes increased risk of polyps, diverticulitis, colon cancer, [...]
After that great rain this past weekend, I am anticipating even more mosquitos! Mosquitos can carry a plethora of illnesses including West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, and some types of encephalitis. West Nile is the predominant mosquito illness in Oklahoma and is still active in this area. I am always looking [...]
Dementia occurs when the cognitive condition of a person declines and is considered a syndrome that typically has at least two of the following alterations: ability to comprehend and verbalize language, form short-term memories and understand geographic information. Impairments may also affect daily function. There are several different causes of [...]
Introducing the Nutraeval test by Genova. When I am really diving into underlying issues sometimes just measuring a level of a nutrient is not enough. For example, I can easily measure B12 levels but it doesn’t mean you are actually able to use that nutrient. With the B12 level being [...]
