by John Panopoulos | Sep 22, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, functional-medicine
Overactive bladder (incontinence) is a common health complaint. It’s also a health issue many people are embarrassed of, so they don’t openly discuss it. If frequent trips to the bathroom and accidents are interfering with your quality of life, it’s time to do...
by John Panopoulos | Sep 20, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, functional-medicine, pain-relief
MS is an autoimmune disease that targets the nervous system. It affects the coverings to nerve cells that can diminish nerve and brain function resulting in symptoms such as vision problems, tingling in extremities, weakness and pain. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a...
by John Panopoulos | Sep 17, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, diet, functional-medicine
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that results in chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, usually in the large intestine (colon) and the rectum. The practitioners at Active Health can help alleviate the symptoms and reduce the amount flare-ups...
by John Panopoulos | Sep 15, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, diet
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland found near the base of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate vital metabolic processes throughout the body. Hypothyroidism or sluggish thyroid is becoming a common reason for low energy and weight gain that cannot...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Sep 12, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, functional-medicine, pain-relief
A migraine headache is a complex condition with a wide variety of symptoms. For most women, the main symptom is a painful headache. Other indications can include disturbed vision, sensitivity to light, sound and smells, feeling sick and vomiting. The hormones estrogen...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Sep 9, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, pain-relief
Unfortunately, people who suffer from chronic pain due to injury, disease or aging are also at a high risk of developing stomach ulcers – small holes or sores in the gastrointestinal tract. These people may be taking ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin on a regular basis,...
