There are several different types of medically induced PTSD, which range from life-threatening medical emergencies/illnesses to extensive surgeries but also include negative experiences with healthcare providers. It is the last
Several young patients have come to see me lately because of insomnia. Initially, most of their problems with insomnia revolved around this small handheld communication device commonly known as a
I don’t know why I started getting sick. I was relatively young—mid-forties—living what most would consider a clean lifestyle: no drugs, no alcohol, a positive attitude, and a daily meditation
Recently, I had two female patients report having chronic UTIs. In the first instance, it was a twenty-eight-year-old woman who had an eighteen-month history of UTIs. What was most notable
By July of this year, the human population will be greater than 8.2 billion people, thanks in large part to improved medical care. Amazingly, we have more than quadrupled the
As pollen season arrived here in Atlanta, it seemed as if there were more than the usual number of respiratory illnesses that I see involving those with chronic sinusitis and
Over the past decade, we have seen an increase in the number of fungal infections worldwide. Of course, this leads to the question, why? As always, the answer is multifactorial.
Recently, I saw an advertisement for Fat Con 2025. The first conference was held in Seattle, with a follow-up conference occurring in Philadelphia in October of this year. The objective
A condition called sleep apnea affects millions around the world. It disrupts the sleep cycle by repeated pauses during the night when the person fails to breathe. If older treatment
An Overlooked and Underrated Part of Women’s Health I write this today as a woman enjoying renewed health and a lifelong appreciation for the importance of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy.