During the recent December 2020 annual American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM) conference, concerns were voiced over the use of corticosteroids. For many years, steroids and NSAIDs have been a mainstay in pain management. They remain the “community standard of…
As of 12-31-2020, we have seen the introduction of a nationwide vaccination program utilizing mRNA vaccines to begin the process of creating 'herd immunity.' What are the challenges posed, the factors being taken into consideration by the Oregon Health Authority?…
Grief expert David Kessler recently weighed in on our collective grieving during Coronavirus in the Harvard Business Review. He argued that we are experiencing a variety of different types of grief at once; including a general loss of a sense…
Excerpt from a recent article in The Washington Post: "In the past several months, a bevy of studies have added to a growing literature on the mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors. That includes recent research showing that…
I offer this article in response to a question asking about scientific proof that acupuncture works, despite a wealth of evidence based studies showing clear benefit. My colleague, Dr. Robert Schulman, MD, PM&R and Pain Management physician forwarded this very…
How true the old saying continues to ring true, even in the modern world of integrative medicine. As more research and clinical applications of nutritional-based therapies gain the public's attention, it has become obvious the foods we eat are playing…
The following is an excerpt from an article I found of interest. I've had many patients asking "What sugar source is safe to eat?" Most agree that plant-based stevia is the least problematic, but many forms of sweeteners can be…
It’s that time of year, when many of us feel like targets for colds and the flu. While there may be no sure fire way of staying clear of viral infections, also known as “Wind Invasions” in Chinese medicine, there…
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. I work with a number of patients struggling with symptoms that may be related to an underlying thyroid problem. While the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend screening all adults for thyroid problems,…
I wanted to share a past article about scar deactivation work I include in my practice, something many clients find extremely helpful. No matter how old the scars are, they may be candidates for scar deactivation therapies. These may include…