With Pneumonia making headlines these days, there may be misconceptions as to the severity of the disease and how debilitating it can be. NBC News Ch12 had Arrowhead Health Centers’ Medical Director Dr. Janice Johnston on recently to discuss what you need to know about Pneumonia and what you should do if you are feeling ill and want to get examined. [Read more…]
Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment (Infographic)
Most people don’t struggle with walking upstairs or staying awake because of a tingling pain, but those with peripheral neuropathy know the feeling all too well. Lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is a disorder in which you experience weakness, numbness, and a painful sensation in your thighs and feet. According to statistics, nearly 3 million people are diagnosed with this disorder in the US every year. Unfortunately, there is no cure and is known to be chronic to its carrier, causing them discomfort for many years to come. Luckily, centers like Arrowhead Health offer pain management treatments to help control and lessen this discomfort to their best ability. Through a unique nerve therapy treatment, you can regain normalcy in your everyday activities once more. [Read more…]
Ways to Reduce Inflammation and Minimize Pain
Pain is a lifestyle killer. It sucks the fun out of your life by limiting your experiences and interrupting your daily routine. It causes your to miss out on events and just makes you crazy with its constant presence. When it comes to managing that pain, where do you start? Is there something out there that can help alleviate the pain or get rid of it altogether? Very often a strong factor in the pain game is the amount of inflammation in your body. Inflammation occurs as a reaction to injury or infection whereby the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful. So we must ask, are there ways to reduce inflammation in order to reduce pain or possibly ways to eliminate it altogether? [Read more…]
Injury Prevention Methods of NFL Trainers
Sports medicine is a fast growing field. The opportunity to work for a professional sports team and not only interact, but care for sports stars is pretty enticing. Although the life of an NFL trainer is rough, there are many that love their jobs. Trainers are responsible for educating athletes on injury prevention, advising athletes on proper recovery techniques, and how to maintain a healthy body for the long haul. We’ve got the inside scoop on all of these and more. [Read more…]
Scottsdale Chiropractor Wants You to Stretch More
Scottsdale Chiropractor Dr. Charles Clark tells all about the reasons for, benefits of, as well as the best do’s and don’ts for stretching.
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3TV Interviews Dr. Janice Johnston About Bug Bites
Lina De Florias of 3TV joined Dr. Janice Johnston, Medical Director at Arrowhead Health Centers, to discuss bug bites and how you can tell if a bug bite is serious. During the Arizona summers, there’s an abundance of mosquitoes and scorpions that may be of threat to you or someone you know. Most people get small swelling bumps when they are bitten by a mosquito, spider, or ant. This is due to a small allergic reaction to a bug’s saliva that is non-threatening but a nuisance nonetheless. You should start to worry about your bug bite if your small bump transgresses into welts or hives. If you experience a shortness of breath or a racing heartbeat, these are also signs of a dangerous bug bite reaction. [Read more…]
Signs You Might Need a Gluten Allergy Test
Ever had that foggy feeling in your brain? Or that constant wrench in your stomach? Chances are you could have a gluten intolerance. It’s no secret that diagnoses of gluten-related issues are growing in number, and lucky, so are the selections of gluten-free foods. But before you fill your shopping cart with those expensive items, find out if you need a gluten allergy test. [Read more…]
The Mental Health Referral Process: Starting Your Journey Towards Mental Health
Mental Health is often seen as a taboo topic, but it need not be. In fact, approximately 42.5 million Americans – nearly 1 out of every 5 adults – struggles with a mental illness. It is important to understand that just as there are a variety of physical ailments, the breath of mental health is wide. Everything from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), to anxiety and depression, falls under the umbrella of mental health. Regardless of where the mental condition lies, the journey towards mental health can be made easy by following this mental health referral process. [Read more…]
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