The summer season brings lots of outdoor opportunities. Whether it’s hiking through the forest, relaxing by the water, or enjoying a barbecue with friends and family it is a season full of activity. In addition to a weekly acupuncture protocol to keep you running at full capacity, there are a variety of herbal remedies that […]
IMS Summer Newsletter 2016 “Dare Yourself To Find Your Inner Summer” Good health to you this brand new summer. After a true spring in the Northeast, where days could rollercoaster from sun to rain and warmth to cold, summer has finally stepped out of the shadows. Cool coat-less breezes with a hint of heat […]
When the spring season arrives you want to utilize as much energy as you can to take advantage of the warming weather and extended daylight. Unfortunately, coming out of the winter doldrums or staying stuck in old habits could stifle your potential for tapping into important energy reserves. By combining acupuncture and clinical nutrition for optimal […]
Foot pain is a common presentation that can be due to a variety of causes. These may include work related fatigue, diet, trauma, age, or a genetic anomaly such as flat feet. According to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, the North West Adelaide health study concluded that, “Foot pain affects nearly one in […]
Spring Newsletter 2016 “In this month the vapors of heaven descend and those of earth ascend. Heaven and earth are in harmonious co-operation.” – Liji, Yueling: 6 (The Book of Rites) Now, the old and the stale can dissipate. Spring is the season of renewal. Just like at the start how the humble slithers of […]
When winters are mild, in place of ice and snow comes rain along with unseasonably warm temperatures. This mix can spawn slow bacterial growth causing release of pollen, mold and oth er potential toxins that could cause allergic reactions. Dr. Clifford Bassett, founder and medical director at Allergy and Asthma Care of New York comments […]
There are many types of hearing conditions that could create a daily struggle difficult to overcome. According to The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), About 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears […]
Nerve tension is pain that occurs because a nerve is being compressed or stuck in its surrounding tissue which prevents it from moving within its tract like it normally does. This can happen for a variety of reasons. If a joint has been immobile for a period of time it increases the risk that a […]
Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.
Physical therapists do a lot more than just stretch or strengthen weak muscles after an injury or surgery. They are skilled at evaluating and diagnosing potential problems before they lead to more-serious injuries or disabling conditions from carpal tunnel syndrome or a frozen shoulder to chronic headaches or lower-back