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The Wahls Diet for Autoimmune Disorders: 3 Recipes to Try
Dietary choices play a crucial part in supporting our health. For those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), diet becomes especially important for managing the variety of symptoms tied to this autoimmune condition. The Wahls Protocol diet is widely embraced within the MS community, and it’s not hard to see why. Developed by Terry Wahls, MD, this approach highlights how food influences the course and symptom control of MS. Following her…
Causes and Treatment of Overlapping Toes in Adults and Newborns
An overlapping toe on one or both feet is relatively common. It can be inherited or develop from wearing shoes that are too tight, or from an underlying foot problem. (img by CLS Health) The small toe is most often involved, though the big toe or second toe can also overlap. People of all ages may be affected, including infants. Here, we’ll examine what causes an overlapping toe and review…
How Long Does Leftover Sushi Last?
Sushi is a classic form of Japanese fare that enjoys worldwide popularity (1). While many people picture raw fish when they think of sushi, it can also be prepared with various cooked seafood. Other common components include vegetables and vinegared rice rolled in dried seaweed (nori). Whether you made sushi at home or ordered it at a restaurant, you might end up with leftovers. But how should you store sushi…
Does Fascia Blasting Work and Is It Safe?
Fascia blasting is a practice intended to massage and loosen tight fascial tissue. It employs a device known as the FasciaBlaster, created by Ashley Black. Over the past few years, interest in treating the fascia has surged. The central idea is that tight myofascial tissue may contribute to pain and the appearance of cellulite. Consequently, fascial manipulation — a hands-on approach aimed at releasing the fascia through targeted pressure and…
Black Toenail
Toenails can become black due to nutritional shortfalls, infections, or physical injury. In many cases this will resolve by itself. If it persists, consult your physician to exclude a more serious origin. Below we explore the reasons behind black toenails and the treatment choices. What leads to black toenails? A toenail may darken for several reasons, including: An underlying medical condition: Conditions such as anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or kidney…
Benefits of Hammer Toe Orthotics
Overview Hammer toe is a condition in which the middle joint of a toe bends upward. This bend forces the tip of the toe to point downward, producing a hammer-like appearance. Friction and pressure from footwear can lead to ulcers on the top of the bent middle joint. If you have hammer toe affecting your second, third, or fourth toe — or multiple toes — there are several styles of…
Medicated Eye Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy: What To Know
Intravitreal injections are the only medications currently used to treat retinopathy caused by diabetes. Contemporary eye injections are generally not painful and have relatively few adverse effects. Diabetic retinopathy affects more than one in three people with diabetes and is a major contributor to vision loss in this population. Once your diabetic retinopathy reaches a stage that requires intervention, medicated eye injections may be recommended to help prevent further deterioration…
Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects
Black, green, oolong, and white teas all originate from the Camellia sinensis plant — commonly called the tea plant. The extract derived from its leaves is essentially the concentrated oil or phytochemical extract of those leaves (1). Camellia sinensis leaf extract has become increasingly popular because of the broad health effects associated with tea, particularly green tea. (img by Procoal) The extract provides the plant’s active constituents in a denser…
What is Gyrotonic?
Gyrotonic is a mind-body movement system that guides the body through circular sequences and patterned motion. It’s more than a deep stretch — the practice delivers a range of additional advantages. Gyrotonic® — not to be confused with a sandwich or beverage — is a distinctive fitness method that dates back to the early 1980s. “Gyro” derives from the Greek for “circle” or “spiral,” and “tonic” denotes “promoting healthy muscular…
What Is a HIDA Scan?
A hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan, commonly called a HIDA scan, is an imaging exam used to visualize organs such as the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and portions of the small intestine. A HIDA, or hepatobiliary, scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure. It’s used to obtain pictures of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and small intestine to help identify medical issues affecting those organs. Bile is a fluid that aids in…
