July 11, 2019 alternative medicine | meditation | mental health | pain | visualization Jamie Fletcher

Meditation and Surgery: Does The Mind Really Matter?

We’ve all heard it: “It just comes down to mind over matter.” But what if the “matter” is something as serious as a surgery? In those cases, maybe a better phrase would be “does the mind really matter?” Today, we’re looking into whether or not meditation and surgery could be the answer to a better […]

April 18, 2019 acupuncture | alternative medicine | anxiety | circulation | integrative medicine | pain Jamie Fletcher

Acupuncture and Surgery: Can It Help You?

When it comes to surgery, you’re immediately promoted to ‘manager’: you’ll likely have to manage pain, mobility limitations, digestive issues, poor sleep, inflammation, and other unfortunate side effects. Not exactly the “promotion” you were looking for? We don’t blame you. Your physician will be your “assistant manager,” providing you with the medical support you need […]

March 14, 2019 opioid | pain | painkillers Gillian Griffith

Opioids for Pain Management: An Addiction Crisis

From back pain to lingering knee issues to sports injuries, more than one in three Americans deal with chronic or severe pain (ouch!). It makes sense, then, that patients often turn to physicians for prescription help when over-the-counter pain relievers don’t quite do the trick. But, with a slew of physicians prescribing opioids for pain […]

October 19, 2018 circulation | detox | health | pain | weight loss Gillian Griffith

The Benefits of Infrared Saunas vs Traditional Saunas: Why Health Gurus are Hopping on This New Trend

Infrared sauna use is one of the latest health trends making a wave in the world of wellness. These saunas use infrared light rays to heat your body directly, rather than heating the air around you to bring your core temperature up. Fans of infrared saunas claim a wide range of health benefits, many of […]