CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) masks are used for individuals that have been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and have been prescribed a CPAP machine. In order to see if you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and need a CPAP machine, see a physician that specializes in sleep medicine so that they can have you do […]

The Paleo diet is a dietary plan that is based on foods that might have been eaten during the Paleolithic time, which dates from approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. Other names that the Paleo Diet has are, Paleolithic Diet, Hunter-Gatherer diet and Caveman Diet. The purpose of the Paleo diet is to help […]

Medifast and Optifast are two of the markets leading brands of meal replacements for weight loss. They both have the same purpose of losing weight, but are different in some ways. So what sets them apart? Are they the same? And, which is better? In this article, we will discuss the benefits, the differences and […]

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that the body needs for normal bodily functions. Vitamin B12 helps your body produce more protein and helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy. But the problem with Vitamin B12 is that, it is not produced by the body and the body doesn’t store Vitamin B12 for […]

When we don’t get enough sleep, we sometimes wake up with headaches, migraines, lightheadedness, and exhaustion. But what we don’t realize is the effects that lack of sleep can have on us physically and physiologically. One of those physiological effects that can affect us physically is weight gain. In this article we will dive into […]

Shoulder pain can be a real nagging issue that can ultimately prevent us from doing basic every day living activities such as brushing our teeth, changing clothes and even sleeping in some cases. The problem with shoulder injuries is that they can go untreated or misdiagnosed as tight muscles. In order to assure that you […]

Diet shakes, also known as meal replacement shakes are used to help further assist a weight loss program. Before starting any weight loss program, you should see your primary care provider to assure the safety of your health, or a physician that specializes in bariatrics and weight management so that they can evaluate your health/weight […]

Many people suffer from joint knee pain and have been told that they need to have surgery to relieve the pain, do physical therapy or to simply deal with the pain if they are opposed to doing surgery, which causes individuals to live off pain medications and a lot of over the counter medications. Many […]

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections is a relatively new alternative treatment method to help heal and prevent or prolong the need of surgeries for injuries and can help with acute and chronic pain. Platelet Rich Plasma Injections are now being used worldwide to help with shoulder injuries, knee injuries, and in some cases in hair restoration. […]

The Achilles Tendon is an important structure in your foot that connects the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) and the heel of your foot together. It is the strongest and largest tendon in the body and its primary role is to help with the action of plantar flexion (pointing your toes). The Achilles tendon is […]