Holistic Medicine Wellness Center Blog

In some situations, pain is a good thing. It lets you know that something is wrong, and it prompts you to take action to make the situation better. However, when pain becomes chronic, it is a very bad thing. It can interfere with your quality of life, rob you of much-needed sleep, and be a major risk factor for depression and other mental health conditions. What causes chronic pain? How is it treated? Continue reading this blog post to discover useful information.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a widely misunderstood condition. Many people do not know exactly what it is, so even if they have some of its primary signs and symptoms, they may not recognize what is going on. Do you have fibromyalgia? What exactly is this condition, and how can you tell if you should see your doctor about it? This blog post shares important information.

Adding supplements into your wellness routine has the potential to increase your health and boost your quality of life. However, you should not simply head to the nearest store and pick up whatever popular supplements are displayed on the shelf. Instead, you should take time to learn how to navigate around the three major concerns with supplements. What are those concerns, and how can you deal with them successfully? This blog post explains.

Would you like to lose weight? Many people would. Unfortunately, countless individuals get sucked into fad diet culture and end up disappointed. In fact, they often lose weight initially and then gain it all back — plus some! Fortunately, there is a better way to shed excess pounds: holistic weight loss. What is the holistic approach to losing weight? This blog post provides the answer.

Have you heard of the Muscle Energy Technique (MET)? This form of osteopathic manipulative treatment has helped countless patients since it was first invented in the late 1940s. It might be able to help you as well. But what exactly is MET? Read this introduction to the five types of muscle energy stretches to gain an overview of MET and how it works.

Do you suffer from back pain, muscle pain, and similar symptoms? Medication and rest may be able to provide a degree of relief, but in many cases, further intervention is necessary. You might be thinking about visiting a massage therapist or a care provider who offers myofascial release. What’s the difference between these two treatments? Read on to learn some details about myofascial release vs. massage.

If you are struggling with headaches, bodily aches and pains, or other symptoms, you may be searching for a care provider who can help you find relief. Both chiropractors and osteopaths offer treatments that might help. But which should you visit? This blog post provides a brief comparison of chiropractors vs. osteopaths.

Aches and pains may seem like an inevitable part of daily life. You might use pain relievers to cope, or you may just “tough it out.” But did you know there is a treatment that might be able to help you find long-term relief? It is called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). What exactly is OMT, and how does it work? Read on below to discover the answers.

To many people, acupuncture might seem like an unconventional and somewhat intimidating treatment. In reality, though, it has a well-established track record of helping patients find relief from a range of problems, including anxiety, chronic pain, and more. How does it work within the body to produce such remarkable results? Read on below to learn the answer.

Medical acupuncture is truly a remarkable treatment. It stimulates the body’s nervous system, thereby encouraging the release of chemicals that dull pain, encourage healing, and more. But what specific conditions can it be used to treat? Read on below to see some specific examples.